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Finance, Bachelor of Science

Prepare for a career in finance through hands-on learning, real investment experience, and industry connections.

Whether your goal is investment banking, corporate finance, FinTech, or asset management, the Finance program at Tobin combines rigorous academics with hands on experiences that prepare you for success in one of the world's most competitive industries.

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Degree Type
BS
Area of Interest
Business
Associated Colleges or Schools
Program Location
  • Queens Campus
Required Credit Hours
120

Why Study Finance at Tobin?

#45

Best Undergraduate Finance Program

Ranked by U.S. News & World Report, 2026

#18

Student Managed Investment Fund

Based on AUM, ranked by the Center for Investment Research

Learn from Industry Leaders

Connect with finance professionals through Wednesdays on Wall Street, where executives and alumni share industry insights, career advice, and emerging trends directly with students.

Wall Street Starts Here

Study in Queens or Manhattan while taking advantage of New York City's unparalleled access to leading financial institutions, investment firms, and Fortune 500 companies.

Experience Finance Before You Graduate

Manage real investment portfolios, participate in applied finance experiences, and gain practical skills through programs that bring the financial markets into the classroom.

Career Ready

Graduate with the analytical, technical, and decision making skills employers value in investment banking, corporate finance, wealth management, consulting, FinTech, and beyond.

What You'll Study

The Finance curriculum combines financial theory with practical application, preparing you to evaluate investments, analyze financial markets, and make informed business decisions.

You'll study topics including:

  • Corporate Financial Analysis
  • Investments
  • Commercial Banking
  • Capital Markets
  • International Finance
  • FinTech
  • Securities Analysis
  • Machine Learning in Finance
  • Crypto Markets
  • Climate Finance
  • Investment Fund Management


Through elective coursework, you'll customize your education around emerging areas of finance while developing the technical skills employers seek.

  • FIN 3311 Corporate Financial Analysis
  • FIN 3312 Investments
  • FIN 3315 Commercial Banking
  • FIN 3316 Capital and Money Markets
  • FIN 3318 International Banking and Finance
  • FIN 3319 FinTech in Financial Services
  • FIN 3351 Applied Finance Analysis
  • FIN 3388 Derivative Markets
  • FIN 4314 Real Estate Finance and Investments
  • FIN 4317 Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management
  • FIN 4320 Application of Machine Learning in Finance
  • FIN 4321 Crypto Trading & Trading Strategies
  • FIN 4327; 4328 Managing Investment Funds
  • FIN 4339 Fixed Income Markets and Instruments
  • FIN 4350 Seminar in Finance
  • FIN 4351 Applied Finance Research Seminar

Fast-Track programs are cost-efficient and time-saving ways to provide students the opportunity to advance to a master’s degree from their B.S. in Finance.  Students who

select a fast-track into an advanced degree must complete an online application and must meet the admission standards for that graduate program. Students should seek early program guidance from their adviser in anticipation of applying to a Fast-Track Program. Available Fast Track programs for Finance major are:

University Core Curriculum

Experience Finance in Action

Finance is best learned by doing. At Tobin, you'll move beyond the classroom through experiential learning opportunities that give you firsthand experience with financial markets, portfolio management, and investment analysis.

Experiential learning opportunities include:

$8.2M

Student Managed Investment Fund

Manage an $8.2 million investment portfolio while gaining hands on experience in equity research, portfolio management, and investment analysis.

Ranked #18 nationally among more than 500 colleges and universities with student managed investment funds, Tobin's Student Managed Investment Fund provides students with the opportunity to make real investment decisions before graduation.

Student Managed Blockchain Fund

Explore digital assets, blockchain technology, and cryptocurrency markets through one of the nation's first student managed blockchain investment funds. Working alongside faculty, you'll gain firsthand experience analyzing emerging asset classes and managing blockchain focused investments.

Financial Information Lab

Develop technical skills using Tobin's state of the art Business Analytics Lab, equipped with industry leading platforms including Bloomberg Terminal and FactSet. These professional tools provide access to real time market data, company financials, investment research, and portfolio analytics used by leading financial institutions around the world.

Wednesdays on Wall Street

Connect with finance executives, alumni, and industry leaders who share insights on market trends, career paths, and the realities of working in investment banking, asset management, corporate finance, and beyond.

Global Finance in London

Expand your perspective through a faculty led Global Destination Course in London, where you'll visit leading financial institutions such as Apollo Global Management, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, HSBC, and other global firms. Meet industry professionals, explore international financial markets, and gain firsthand insight into how business is conducted in one of the world's premier financial centers.

Applied Finance Institute

Advance your technical knowledge and professional skills through specialized workshops, career preparation, and industry engagement designed to prepare students for careers in today's financial services industry.

Additional experiential learning opportunities include:

  • Finance internships throughout New York City
  • Business competitions such as the Private Equity Pitch competitions and the Christmas Business Plan Competition
  • Student organizations
  • Dean's Honors Program where high achieving students can participate in, gaining additional opportunities for advanced coursework, leadership development, and mentorship

 


Where Can a Finance Degree Take You?

Finance graduates are prepared to succeed across the financial services industry and beyond. The program develops analytical thinking, quantitative skills, and business knowledge that translate into careers in banking, investing, consulting, corporate finance, and financial technology.

Career paths include:

  • Investment Banker
  • Financial Analyst
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Corporate Finance Analyst
  • Wealth Management Advisor
  • Private Equity Analyst
  • Risk Analyst
  • FinTech Professional
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Government Regulator

 


Accelerate Your Education

Take the next step in your education while saving both time and tuition. Finance majors can take advantage of Tobin's Fast-Track programs, which allow qualified students to begin working toward a master's degree while completing their bachelor's degree.

By planning early with a faculty advisor, you can create a seamless path to graduate study and graduate with advanced credentials that prepare you for leadership opportunities and specialized careers.

Qualified students can earn:

Success at St. John's

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A World of Opportunity: Brianna Garrison’s St. John’s Experience

Brianna Garrison, Class of 2025 The Peter J. Tobin College of Business The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies

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Featured Faculty

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  • Associate Professor

Department

Economics and Finance

Admission

For more information about admission to this and other acclaimed undergraduate programs at St. John’s University, please visit Undergraduate Admission online. Or contact us directly at the campus of your choice:

Admission Office - Queens Campus
718-990-2000
[email protected]

Program Contact

Jason P. Berkowitz, Ph.D.

Associate Academic Dean

212-284-7022

Manhattan ROOM 222

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