Finance

About This Program

You’re decisive, level-headed, and focused. You have natural leadership abilities, and you’re not intimidated by complex problems. You know the importance of economics on the global scale. Finance may be the major for you.

Why Utica College

Utica College's finance program gives students a strong foundation in economics and the skills to put economic concepts and principles to work in day-to-day decision making at a managerial level. Part of UC's Business and Economics department, the finance major offers integrated, hands-on learning across a variety of disciplines within the department, with excellent facilities - including a full-featured trading room - and opportunities for internships.

Contact Information

Office of Admissions

(315) 792-3006

admiss@utica.edu

General Information

Track

Major

Degree

B.S.

Location

Utica Campus

Utica Excellence, Utica Value

Finance at Utica

"Economics is everywhere, and understanding economics can help you make better decisions and lead a happier life."

Tyler Cowen Economist

Career Opportunities

With the broad foundation laid out in the Finance program, graduates become well-suited for a multitude of careers, including, but not limited to:

Market Research
Economic Consulting
Compensation & Benefits Manager
Business Reporter
Credit, Financial or Policy Analyst
Lawyer

Strong Job Outlook

Employment of economists is projected to grow 6 percent between now and 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

ACBSP Accredited

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)'s student-centered teaching and learning approach, which is measured and analyzed for quality, ensures that students gain the right skills from their educational investment.

Moving Forward

In addition to providing an especially strong foundation for employment in business, the business economics and finance major is a great basis for graduate work in business, economics, and law.

What You'll Learn

The finance major offers a concentration in finance. The major is centered around a thorough understanding of economics and is supplemented by courses in accounting, finance, and management. Students practice in investment skills through the application of finance theory in managing portfolios funded by real dollars. Managerial economics, research methods in economics, and an internship provide the link between economic theory and business application.

Full Finance Curriculum and Learning Objectives

Finance Faculty

Richard G. Fenner, Ph.D.

Assoc. Professor ECO

Zhaodan Huang, Ph.D., CFA

Harold T. Clark, Jr., Endowed Professor of Finance

Margaret J. Morgan-Davie, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Economics

Mehmet Sencicek, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Economics

Glen A. Hansen, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Accounting

Donna M. Dolansky, M.B.A.

Professor of Practice Acct

A Degree That Works

In addition to providing an especially strong foundation for employment in business, the business economics major is also a good basis for graduate work in business, economics, and law. With the growing emphasis on economic education in the high schools, the business economics major can also help prepare students for certification in the areas of management or economics. Graduates of UC's business economics program have taken leadership positions at:

ConMed Corporation
IHTC International
Commonfund
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Business stock Ticker at Downtown Center

Tools of the Trade

The First Source Federal Credit Union Trading Room provides UC Business students with computer workstations loaded with financial software, smart boards, and a real-time stock ticker.

Student Voices: Arsadur Rahman

A brief conversation with Arsadur Rahman, a business economics major from Bangladesh, about his program and his experience as part of the Utica College community.