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Finance (B.S.B.A.)
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Why become a finance major at Rider University?
Elevate your understanding of financial systems and gain strategic business insights by enrolling in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Finance program.
Housed in the Norm Brodsky College of Business, our finance major helps you build a solid foundation in tried-and-true business principles and specialize your expertise by offering four distinct concentrations. Through applied problem-solving and a strong industry focus, you grow as an up-and-coming business leader equipped with critical thinking competencies and a diverse skill set.
The Rider Advantage
What you'll learn
Our 120-credit finance program supports your exploration of core business principles and strategies in a wide range of disciplines, such as accounting, marketing, business analytics and more. To round out your growth as a professional, you also study leadership techniques, embark on career planning and fine-tune your written and verbal communication.
Your specialized finance courses offer advanced concepts and more experiential learning. From interpreting the structure of financial markets to performing capital budgeting analysis, our finance major prioritizes hands-on knowledge to position you as a strategic thinker and problem solver.
Finance major concentration options
Tailor your business education to your career path of interest. We offer four highly specialized concentrations, all leading to a nationally recognized credential that helps you stand out in the job market.
Real-world experience
Get a strong career start by pursuing a finance internship or co-op and build real-world skills by working with experienced finance professionals. These hands-on experiences deepen your knowledge and help you secure a job in banking, investing or corporate finance. Rider finance alumni have gone on to work at distinguished firms, including Bloomberg, BlackRock, Dow Jones, Goldman Sachs and JP MorganChase.
Invested in your future
Rider’s Cranberry Investment represents our investment in your education. We guarantee that you’ll secure an entry-level position or acceptance into a graduate or professional program within six months of graduation. If you don’t, we’ll provide focused career coaching and, at Rider's discretion, either additional undergraduate coursework at no cost or a paid internship to get you one step closer to your professional goals.
Career opportunities with a B.S.B.A. in finance
Equipped with strategic business insights and analytical capabilities, finance majors find careers regionally and globally in business, government service and the nonprofit sector. They use their keen financial management and risk assessment skills to guide an organization’s decision-making and support long-term growth in ever-changing economic environments.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates the employment of financial managers will grow by 17% over the next 10 years, offering plenty of room for advancement. Financial managers can also expect a median annual salary of $156,100, which is more than triple the national average income of $48,060.
Common career paths include:
- Banker
- Corporate financial manager
- Credit analyst
- Financial analyst
- Financial advisor
- Financial consultant
- Portfolio manager
Financial aid resources
From generous scholarships to personalized support, we’re committed to making your education affordable. Discover our financial aid, tuition and additional information to plan your future.
Become a financial expert
Establish yourself as a front-runner in the business world by earning your B.S.B.A. in finance at Rider University. Whatever your long-term goals, our AACSB-accredited program deepens your financial knowledge and offers the hands-on experience needed to excel in today’s competitive business landscape.
Contact
Finance (B.S.B.A.)
Associate Professor, Department Chair
Department of Finance and Economics
Sweigart Hall
cchiu [at] rider.edu
609-896-5229
Academic Focus: Finance
