Finance ,BS
Agent, Analyst, Banking, Entrepreneur, Fund Manager, International Finance, Management, Real Estate, Risk Manager, Stock Broker, accounting, auditing, broker, economics, investment
Turn your analytical skills into financial expertise. You'll become skilled in navigating markets, evaluating investments and making informed decisions --- and build the quantitative and strategic foundation to position yourself for a successful career in a variety of industries and sectors.
The Department of Finance has a rich tradition of educating leaders who excel in all aspects of the discipline of finance. Whether students aspire to ascend to the top ranks of the venture capital industry, execute multimillion-dollar real estate deals or become successful entrepreneurs with their own ideas and drive, the Bachelor of Science program in finance equips them to succeed.
In particular, the Investment Banking Industry Scholars program mentors students interested in working on Wall Street. The student investment management fund provides undergraduates with the opportunity to manage an actual investment portfolio worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Finance department faculty members are considered among the top researchers in the world because of their scholarly publications. The professional advisory board, comprising leading professionals from the financial services, manufacturing, energy, investment banking and real estate sectors, provides a sounding board for new ideas and is a job resource for top graduates.
- College/school:
W. P. Carey School of Business
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 210 - Brief Calculus
- Math
intensity: Moderate
This video provides an overview of the Finance degree program at ASU.
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
First-year admission requirements: 1230 SAT Reasoning or 25 ACT score, or graduated in the top 8% of high school class, or have an overall high school GPA of 3.40 in ASU competency courses (scale is 4.00 = "A").
First-year applicants should select an additional major when applying for admission. Additional choices may include any of the W. P. Carey business Bachelor of Arts programs or any other degree program outside of the W. P. Carey School of Business. Students who are not admissible to a W. P. Carey business BS major and who did not select a second major or are not admissible to their second major choice are placed in a business BA program in the W. P. Carey School of Business.
Readmission requirements: Students must meet first-year admission requirements by way of high school GPA, test score or class rank and must have a transfer GPA of 3.00 (if applicable) and a cumulative ASU GPA of 3.00.
Transfer admission requirements:
Students are required to have met ASU transfer student admission requirements, have a transfer GPA of 3.00, and have met one of the following: an SAT Reasoning score of 1160 (prior to March 2016), or an SAT Reasoning score of 1230 (after March 2016), or an ACT score of 25, or graduated in the top 8% of their high school class, or have an overall high school GPA of 3.40 in ASU competency courses (scale is 4.00 = "A"). Transfer students who do not meet the above requirements may still qualify for direct admission by meeting all of the following: ASU general transfer student admission requirements, a transfer GPA of 3.00 (and ASU GPA, if applicable), and a 3.40 cumulative GPA in the following courses or equivalents. Students must have completed at least six of the eight courses. Transfer students should select an additional major when applying for admission. Additional choices may include any of the school's BA programs or any other business or other degree program outside W. P. Carey School of Business. Students who are admissible to the university but do not meet admission requirements for this program and did not select a second major, or are not admissible to their second major choice, will be placed in a BA program in the W. P. Carey School of Business. Students not interested in the program or campus location may reach out to wpcareyug@asu.edu for assistance in selecting another degree program.
Students should visit the W. P. Carey School of Business website to determine whether they meet change of major requirements. Students who are ready to change their major should submit their request through the school's advising website.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
As globalization continues to impact the way people live and work, international experiences have become vital to success in every field of business. Through international study and internships, students gain valuable skills that employers are looking for, including communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, motivation and a global perspective on business applications worldwide.
The W. P. Carey School of Business recommends these programs for students majoring in finance.
Graduates are prepared for careers in:
- consulting
- corporate financial management
- depository institutions
- financial services
- investment banking
- investment management
- portfolio analysis
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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1.0%
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$87,930
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9.6%
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$102,140
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-4.2%
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$77,070
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-4.4%
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$80,970
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5.7%
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$101,350
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14.8%
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$161,700
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3.1%
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$80,190
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1.7%
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$74,180
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6.5%
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$106,000
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Department of Finance
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BAC 501
wpcareyfin@asu.edu
480-965-3131
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
