Finance

Learning Format

On-Campus

Types

Bachelor's, Minor
Finance

A Strategic Investment In Your Future

Finance is a crucial component of virtually every organization, from small businesses to large multinational corporations. This widespread demand for financial expertise translates into a wide range of job opportunities. Whether you're interested in banking, investment management, corporate finance, or financial consulting, a degree in finance opens doors to numerous career paths. Framingham State’s Finance Program equips you with financial analysis skills in asset valuation, capital budgeting, investment, portfolio and wealth management, as well as risk management. There are two concentrations in the major - general finance and financial planning - the latter of which will help you become a Certified Financial Planner.

Graduates work in a variety of finance related jobs, ranging from banks, mutual funds company, insurance company and finance department of firms. For instance, some current alumni work at Commonwealth Planning Group, Edelman Financial, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and TD Bank. As a Finance professional you will enjoy competitive salaries and have the potential for substantial earnings throughout your career.

The General Education Requirement 
All students must satisfy a general education requirement consisting of eleven (11) courses outside of the major department. The General Education Domain III-C (Global Competency, Ethical Reasoning, and/or Human Diversity) requirement is satisfied through the completion of major in Finance.

Course Prerequisites 
Courses may have specified conditions for enrollment, such as prior completion of less advanced courses, permission of the instructor, or appropriate placement test scores. Students should refer to course descriptions in the department listings for prerequisite requirements.

Related Minors 
Students are encouraged but not required to select a minor in another discipline that may enhance the students’ preparation for their individual employment or graduate school goals. Students should discuss these possibilities with their academic advisors.

There are two concentrations in the major, general finance concentration and financial planning concentration, the latter of which will help students become Certified Financial Planner.

General Finance Concentration: This program could prepare students for finance-related jobs, graduate study, or success in pursing highly recognized finance-related certificates, such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Financial Risk Manager (FRM).

Financial Planning Concentration: The purpose of this program is to provide a strong educational basis for persons desiring careers in the field of personal financial planning. This program is registered with the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards. Students who complete your baccalaureate-level registered program qualify for a $200 discount off exam registration if they register for the exam within 6 months of completing the program. Additional information may be obtained on the Personal Financial Planning website.

Students in Financial Planning concentration learn the skills necessary to assist clients in financially preparing for their future as an independent financial advisor or for a money management firm. The concentration is approved by the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board. Upon completion of the major and concentration requirements, students are eligible to take the CFP® Exam administered by the CFP Board, which is an integral part of the prestigious CFP® certification process. For more information about the CFP® exam, please refer to www.cfp.net.

Five (5) Concentration Core Required courses:

Plus choose two (2) elective courses from:

Career Opportunities

The following are common jobs for Finance graduates. They range from entry-level positions to jobs that require a more advanced degree, such as an MBA.

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Securities, commodities and financial services agent

Sell finance-related services to clients and advise them on investment opportunities.

Vendor Manager

Negotiate agreements between various businesses and their suppliers.

Tax Associate

Help clients comply with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations and preparation of tax returns.

Budget Analyst

Analyze budgets and evaluate the financial feasibility of the investments of the company.

Financial Officer

Track the financial dealings of a company and offer expertise when organizations makes decisions.

Loan Officer

Work for financial institutions and help clients to prepare and apply for loans.

Meet Our Faculty

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Luis Daniel Rosero

Professor, Accounting, Economics & Finance
508-215-5716
lrosero@framingham.edu
Crocker Hall
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Lori Lavigne

Professor of Economics, Accounting, Economics & Finance
508-626-4867
llavigne@framingham.edu
Crocker Hall
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Laura Lamontagne, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Economics, Accounting, Economics & Finance
508-626-4889
llamontagne@framingham.edu
Crocker Hall
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Rongbing Liu, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Finance, Accounting, Economics & Finance
508-215-5027
rliu3@framingham.edu
Crocker Hall 107
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Brooke Fenton

Brooke Fenton ’23, Finance Major

"As a finance major, I received valuable in-class experiences in areas including Money and Banking and Corporate Finance.”

Mike Fleurime

Mike Fleurime, Finance Major

"Over the past two years I have served as both the president and treasurer of the [FSU Marketing] club, which has helped me reach outside of my comfort zone to connect with other business students."

Learn More

If the Finance major sounds like a good fit but you would like to learn more, contact Admissions at admissions [at] framigham.edu (admissions[at]framingham[dot]edu) or 508-626-4500.

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