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Bushnell University’s Bachelor of Science in Finance prepares you for success in a rapidly evolving financial landscape by combining analytical training, practical skill development, and a foundation grounded in Christian leadership, ethics, and service.

This program equips you to pursue careers in corporate finance, investments, financial analysis, banking, and emerging areas of the finance industry.

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Why Choose Bushnell?

The Finance program at Bushnell University is designed to meet the demands of today’s finance profession, where employers seek graduates who are analytically proficient, technologically fluent, and strategically minded. Through a curriculum developed in partnership with Rize Education, you’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools while developing a deep understanding of financial markets, corporate finance, investments, and valuation.

As a graduate, you will be prepared to think critically, communicate effectively, and make ethical decisions in complex financial and business environments. You will create a strategic financial capstone that integrates theory, applied analysis, and professional competencies and complete 135 hours of hands-on experience through an internship.

Program Format

The Bachelor of Science in Finance consists of general education, business core, and finance major requirements. Courses are delivered through a combination of Bushnell University instruction and Rize-supported upper-division coursework, offering flexibility while maintaining strong academic expectations.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Finance, you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of core business and financial principles

  • Integrate Christian leadership, ethics, and service into financial decision-making

  • Develop financial analyses and valuation models using industry-standard methodologies

  • Evaluate investment opportunities and construct optimized portfolios using risk-return analysis

  • Assess financial markets, institutions, and regulatory frameworks affecting capital flows

  • Design strategic financial solutions for complex corporate finance challenges

  • Communicate financial insights effectively while applying emerging technologies and professional practices

Courses

For full course descriptions, visit our academic catalog.

These courses are taught by Bushnell University faculty and provide a strong foundation in business, leadership, ethics, and quantitative analysis.

  • Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship

  • Principles of Accounting I

  • Principles of Accounting II

  • Microeconomics

  • Macroeconomics

  • Applied Statistics

  • Principles of Management and Leadership

  • Management of Information Systems

  • Legal and Ethical Issues in Business & Management

  • Writing for the Workplace

Online Courses

Selected upper-division finance courses are offered online in partnership with Rize Education and emphasize real-world application.

  • Excel for Business & Finance

  • Career Navigation and Exploration in Finance

  • Financial Markets and Institutions

  • Corporate Finance

  • Investments

  • Financial Modeling and Valuation

  • Strategic Financial Analysis Capstone

Finance Electives (Choose Two):

  • Portfolio Management

  • Future of Finance

  • Advanced Corporate Finance

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Finance program are prepared for roles such as:

  • Financial Analyst

  • Investment Analyst

  • Corporate Finance Associate

  • Banking and Financial Services Professional

  • Portfolio or Wealth Management Associate

  • Financial Consulting and Advisory Roles

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