Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
Prepare for Your Future Finance Career
JWU Providence’s Finance bachelor of science (B.S.) degree will prepare you for careers as a certified financial planner (CFP), financial advisor (FINRA license), certified financial analyst (CFA) and more by providing you with a solid foundation in capital budgeting, investment and portfolio management, financial markets and personal finance.
Our program will immerse you in finance, from inviting you to join our Finance & Accounting Academy (FAA) student organization to maximizing networking and event participation opportunities off-campus. Coursework containing project-based learning experiences will provide you with valuable skills for your future. Since 2016, Johnson & Wales University has given our Finance degree candidates authority to oversee a student-managed investment of JWU’s actual endowment through our Wildcat Investment & Finance Initiative program, grounding you in portfolio management and reporting of results.
From engaging with top industry leaders at the world’s largest student-run conference, the Global Asset Management Education Forum, to class trips to New York City for real-world investment exposure, you’ll gain valuable portfolio knowledge. Personalized guidance from experienced faculty supports your career development, while opportunities to engage with JWU’s network of alumni and finance professionals provide valuable perspective on the field. Together, these experiences help you build the skills and professional connections for a finance career.
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In JWU’s Finance Program, the World Is Your Classroom
In our lab-based environment, you’ll have the chance to develop and apply both specialized technical skills and soft skills that are crucial for success in today’s financial industry and the constantly changing world of business, working in teams and with your faculty mentor for case discussions, spreadsheet analysis and investment projects.
Plus, you will have access to one of the world’s top financial databases used by industry professionals for over 40 years, FactSet, from anywhere from any device with internet access, without being required to be on campus to access in-person-dependent software. In addition to elevating your academic success with FactSet’s real-time market intelligence, you will earn four FactSet certificates to add to your résumé.
In this program, you will:
- Apply your free elective credit to options such as an internship, minor or study abroad program.
- Learn to use decision-support tools to solve problems and facilitate organizational processes, while understanding how to identify and analyze ethical issues in financial decisions in order to recommend ethical solutions.
- Develop critical thinking skills to address changing global financial issues as well as develop the means to communicate effectively with diverse audiences through a variety of professional methods.
What It’s Like Studying Finance at JWU
William DelVerne, Austin Withycombe, Javier Bento and Ryan Malloy share the unique ways that JWU has prepared them for a career in finance.
Networking at a Student-Run Financial Conference
“I had the amazing opportunity to represent the Wildcat Investment Value Fund at the Quinnipiac GAME Forum in NYC. We got to hear insights from some of the brightest minds in the industry. It was a blast to enter the competition, showcase our hard work and connect with so many great people!”
Alex Raposa ’24
Sample Courses
- Introduction to Business & Management
- Financial Markets & Institutions
- Experiential Education Projects in Financial Modeling & Valuation
- Finance Seminar
- Corporate Finance
- Global Strategy Capstone
In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options such as internships, minors or study abroad. You are encouraged to contact an advisor before scheduling free elective credits.
Career Possibilities
- Financial Advisor
- Financial Planner
- Corporate Credit Analyst
- Investment Analyst
- Equity Research Associate
- Account Manager
Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.
Faculty Contact
Debbie Howarth, Ed.D.
Professor and College Chair
401-598-1484
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