Financial Management
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Major in Business Administration or Minor
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Major in Business Administration or Minor
Finance is about making smart decisions in uncertain situations. It shapes how companies grow, how markets move and how communities invest in the future.
At St. Thomas, you will learn how to evaluate financial performance, manage risk and build strategies that create long-term value. Through coursework in corporate finance, investments and emerging technologies, you will develop strong analytical skills and the confidence to apply them in real-world settings.
of recent Opus graduates completed at least one internship, helping them gain experience before graduation
median starting salary reported by recent financial management graduates
of Opus graduates surveyed secured employment within 6 months of graduation
From investment analysis and corporate financial strategy to artificial intelligence and global markets, these courses build analytical skills while preparing you to make informed financial decisions in a rapidly evolving economy.
Learn how to evaluate and select investment opportunities using tools for portfolio construction, asset allocation and security analysis. You will apply quantitative methods to assess risk and return across a range of asset classes while practicing real-world investment decision making.
Explore how organizations make financial decisions about capital budgeting, valuation and capital structure. Through financial modeling and forecasting, you will analyze real corporate scenarios and strengthen your ability to guide strategic financial decisions.
Apply artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to financial decision making. Explore algorithmic trading, credit analysis, asset management and risk modeling while gaining hands-on experience using Python.
Study the structure and dynamics of emerging economies and global financial systems. Analyze monetary policy, exchange rates and investment opportunities while completing an in-depth country analysis project.
The analytical skills and financial knowledge you build at St. Thomas prepare you for high-impact careers across industries, including:
Finance students have access to competitive scholarships that provide financial support, mentorship and career development opportunities.
The O’Neill Endowed Scholars Program provides a four-year, full-tuition scholarship for students majoring in financial management. Scholars participate in specialized programming designed to prepare them for leadership roles in global finance.
The GHR Fellows Program is a competitive undergraduate scholarship experience for business students. Fellows receive a four-year, full-tuition scholarship and participate in customized leadership programming designed to strengthen their professional and personal development.
Transfer Scholarships are merit-based awards for students seeking their first undergraduate bachelor’s degree who have shown strong academic performance in prior college studies.
Apply what you learn through hands-on experiences that connect classroom theory to real financial decision making.
The Aristotle Fund is a student-managed investment fund where selected finance majors actively manage a more than $11.5 million equity portfolio. Each year, students research companies, make buy and sell decisions and present strategy recommendations to an independent Board of Advisors made up of industry professionals.
The Finance Club educates students on financial topics and cultivates a community of learning and mentorship. Guest speakers present to the club about their jobs in fields such as corporate finance, corporate development, wealth management, investments, asset management, sales and trading, private equity, investment banking and more.
In the Financial Markets Lab, you can work with real-time market data, track global financial trends and practice the same investment research techniques used in the finance industry using Bloomberg terminals.
Students develop their financial skillset through case study analysis and presentation in this off-campus course that provides an overview of the financial services industry. Senior professionals working on Wall Street act as hosts for business site visits. Corporate partners and site visits for this course have included Piper Jaffray, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo Securities, The Capital Group, Abbott Downing, The
Learn from faculty who bring research and real-world finance experience into the classroom.
Professor, Finance
Teaches corporate finance and investments, combining award-winning research with real-world financial applications.
Associate Professor
Leads the Aristotle Fund, where students gain hands-on experience managing more than $11.5 million of the St. Thomas endowment.
Professor, Finance
Brings global expertise in financial markets and emerging economies, connecting international research to finance.
Clinical Faculty
Draws on more than 30 years of investment and asset management experience to prepare students for finance careers.
All undergraduate business students are required to take liberal arts core curriculum courses, foundational and major-specific business courses, and allied courses from outside the College of Business in key areas such as economics, math, and statistics.
Financial Management Major Courses (PDF)
St. Thomas also offers a minor in Financial Management, which enables non-finance majors to develop their knowledge and skills in finance and thereby increase their employment and career prospects.
Year 1
ACCT 100 Principles of Accounting I
BUSN 100 Business for the Common Good
ENTR 100 Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Begin allied courses in economics, math, and statistics
Year 2
ACCT 200 Principles of Accounting II
BETH 300 Ethical Principles in Business
BLAW 300 Law for Business Leaders I
BUSN 200 Business Learning Through Service
CISC 200 Intro to Computer Technology and Business Application
FINC 310 Core Financial Management
MGMT 200 Working Skillfully in Organizations
MKTG 200 Introduction to Marketing
OPMT 200 Operations and Supply Chain Management
STUDY ABROAD: Your second or third years are ideal for semester-long or short-term (January) international programs.
Years 3 & 4
As a junior and senior, you'll take upper-level specialized courses specific to your chosen major, as well as business electives.
In addition to your major courses, you'll also take interdisciplinary liberal arts courses in the St. Thomas Core Curriculum throughout your four years.
Students who complete the required coursework receive a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Financial Management. Students may also receive a minor in Financial Management.
See more details for the Financial Management degree in the Undergraduate Course CatalogThere is more to learn about St. Thomas, including our ranking as a Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report, the many classroom and extracurricular activities that will be part of your student experience and so much more.
