Finance
Become a Leader in Finance
Located 30 miles from New York City, the financial capital of the world, Molloy’s School of Business offers a finance program that blends theoretical perspectives with real-world applications. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of analytical and quantitative competencies while honing students’ communication skills. A fully-equipped trading room with Bloomberg Professional terminals allows students to utilize the technology employed by the finance industry. All finance students are required to take a course that prepares them to pass the Security Industry Essentials examination, a licensing requirement for financial services professionals.
Outside the classroom, Molloy's Student Managed Investment Fund affords students the opportunity to engage in security selection and portfolio management as they invest part of the University's endowment.
The Finance minor consists of 18 credits (6 courses) which provides a strong foundation in the discipline.
The Dual Degree Program allows students to pursue both undergraduate and graduate courses as part of their undergraduate program of study. If you choose this option, you can earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Finance and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) within five years.
Transfer students are welcome into this program. Learn more about transferring to Molloy, including transfer guidelines, articulation agreements and funding opportunities.
Focus On Your Career
The School of Business is unique in that it utilizes an executive-based learning model to prepare students for the business world. Students are instructed by faculty that come from industry to impart their knowledge within an engaging learning environment:
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Internships
Our School's Business Career Coordinator begins working with students as early as their first year to secure an internship.
Molloy's Business degrees require the completion of one internship, while many business students complete multiple internships throughout their academic journey. -
Career Prep
Students meet with our Business Career Coordinator to construct a resume and cover letter, develop networking strategies, prepare for interviews, and research potential employers within various industries.
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Careers for Finance Graduates
Graduates can pursue the following professions:
- Securities, commodities and financial services agent
- Business development officer
- Vendor manager
- Auditor
- Data analyst
- Budget analyst
- Commercial real estate agent
- Management analyst
- Compensation and benefits manager
- Actuary
- Business teacher
- Chief financial officer
- Loan officer
By providing hands-on learning experiences and helping their students land internships, Molloy prepares its students for the professional landscape after graduation.
TYLER ANNONIO '23