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Why Study Finance
Do you enjoy math, statistics, or analyzing numbers? Are you the type of person who follows the stock market or business news the way others follow sports scores? If so, a degree in finance could be the perfect fit.
Studying finance at the Zarb School of Business prepares you to understand how money moves through markets, companies, and the global economy. It’s a versatile field that allows you to apply your skills across industries and sectors, whether you’re interested in Wall Street, government, startups, or launching your own business.
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As a finance major, you will develop analytical skills to navigate a wide range of professional environments and must demonstrate ethics and integrity, which are central to the study of finance, as employers and clients will look to you to offer sound, knowledgeable guidance. In addition to the major in finance, Hofstra offers minors in finance and finance for mathematics majors.
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BBA in Finance Minor in Finance for Mathematics Majors Minor in FinanceCareer Path & Outcomes
Study finance near the industry’s capital of the world at the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, home to one of the largest and most sophisticated academic trading rooms in the nation. With close proximity to New York City, you will have access to internships at leading financial institutions, including BNY, Goldman Sachs, Fidelity Investments, JPMorgan Chase & Co, and Morgan Stanley Investment Management.
A finance degree builds strong analytical and problem-solving skills while opening the door to a wide range of career paths, including:
- Actuary
- Analyst
- Compliance Officer
- Corporate Finance Professional
- Investment Banker
- Financial Analyst
- Portfolio Manager
- Trader
- Venture Capitalist
With opportunities to work in organizations of all types and sizes, finance provides a strong foundation for a dynamic and rewarding career.
88%
Graduates who reported being employed or in graduate school within one year after graduation
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Employed graduates who secured a job offer within one year of completing their degree
$60k
Average annual salary reported by recent finance graduates
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