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.

Finance is a crucial component of virtually every organization, from small businesses to large multinational corporations.

The following concentrations are available for the Finance program:

  • Concentration in Finance - General (UFIG)
  • Concentration in Financial Planning (UFIP)

 

 

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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.

Professionals in a meeting room

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

Nick Lyrist

Visiting Lecturer, Accounting, Economics & Finance
nlyrist@framingham.edu
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Luis Daniel Rosero, Ph.D.

Professor, Accounting, Economics & Finance
508-215-5716
lrosero@framingham.edu
Crocker Hall 116
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Lori Lavigne

Professor, Accounting, Economics & Finance
508-626-4867
llavigne@framingham.edu
Crocker Hall 110
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Laura Lamontagne, Ph.D.

Chair and Professor, Accounting, Economics & Finance
508-626-4889
llamontagne@framingham.edu
Crocker Hall 112
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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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