Finance, Bachelor of Science

Program Purpose

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Finance is designed to prepare students for careers in: finance, both at the corporate and small business level; financial planning; stock brokerage firms; and financial institutions. The program focuses on providing the student with both practical and theoretical training in the field of finance.

Program Competencies

1. The student will demonstrate oral and written communication skills, presenting financial research, analyses, and recommendations clearly and professionally, while collaborating with teams and stakeholders across financial contexts.
2. The student will demonstrate leadership qualities through mentorship, experiential learning, and self-reflection, applying these skills to influence and lead within professional financial environments, promoting ethical practices and sound decision-making.
3. The student will apply critical thinking, analytical skills, and adaptability to evaluate financial information, formulating appropriate decisions and recommendations that address real-world financial challenges across various financial institutions.
4. The student will demonstrate advanced research skills, data analysis, and proficiency in digital tools, utilizing these to effectively communicate financial information and navigate the complexities of global financial markets.
5. The student will apply ethical principles and a global perspective into financial practices, demonstrating personal integrity and professional responsibility within diverse and dynamic financial environments.

Program of Study

Course offerings focus on skills and competencies that enhance students’ knowledge of finance. The program provides a balanced array of course work in finance at the junior and senior levels. Students also have opportunities to pursue internships in various areas of finance. In addition, the general education requirements provide a well-rounded academic foundation.

Wilmington University students benefit from the training and experience of finance professionals who serve as faculty. The classroom atmosphere is conducive to information sharing, creative thinking, and the exploration of areas of personal interest.

Cooperative Learning Experiences

Cooperative learning experiences (co-op) are available in the Finance program for FIN 101 Financial Literacy and FIN 302 Financial Planning. Depending on the co-op experience available and the student’s course completion schedule, other courses such as BBM 301 Organizational Behavior may also be completed as co-ops. Elective courses may also be structured as co-ops. Each co-op experience is expected to last for two consecutive semesters and earn the student six credits toward their 120-credit degree.

Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning at Wilmington University takes a 360° approach to applied education. Whether you bring significant professional experience and pursue Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), or you complete a Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) experience such as an internship or cooperative education placement embedded within your academic program, these opportunities provide meaningful pathways toward completing your degree.

Minimum Grade Policy

The College of Business and Technology sets a required minimum grade of "C-" for program core courses. Students earning a grade lower than "C-" in a core course must repeat the course.

Curriculum - General Education Requirements (39 credits)

English Composition (12 credits)

ENG 121 English Composition I

ENG 122 English Composition II

ENG 131 Public Speaking

ENG 310 Research Writing

Humanities (6 credits)

VFP 313 Aesthetics of Film

DSN 110 Fundamentals of Drawing

TEC 215 Basic Photography

COM 245 Writing for the Media

Culinary Arts Elective

Drama Elective

Ethnic Studies Elective

Fine Arts Elective

Foreign Language Elective

History Elective

Humanities Elective

Literature Elective

Music Elective

Philosophy Elective

Religion Elective

Social Science (6 credits)

ECO 101 Economics I

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology

OR

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology

Mathematics (3 credits)

MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Mathematics

Natural Science (3 or 4 Credits)

Natural Science Elective

Computer Operations (3 credits)

CTA 326 Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

Critical Analysis (3 credits)

PHI 100 Introduction to Critical Thinking

Citizenship (3 credits)

HIS 381 Contemporary Global Issues

Business Core (30 credits)

BAC 101 Accounting I

BAC 102 Accounting II

BBA 301 Intro to Business Analytics

BBM 201 Principles of Management

BBM 301 Organizational Behavior

BBM 320 Business Communications

BBM 402 Strategic Management

BMK 305 Marketing

FIN 305 Financial Management

MAT 312 Business Statistics

BBM 301: available as a co-op

FIN 305: Upper Level finance (FIN) courses are not offered every semester. Students should plan ahead by completing all pre-requisites as soon as possible in order to take the junior and senior level finance courses when they are offered.

Finance Program Core (33 credits)

BLA 303 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

ECO 102 Economics II

FIN 302 Financial Planning

FIN 306 Corporate Finance

FIN 320 FinTech Fundamentals

FIN 399 Bad Finance: Greed & Fear

FIN 410 Financial Reporting and Analysis

FIN 302, FIN 410: Upper Level finance (FIN) courses are not offered every semester. Students should plan ahead by completing all pre-requisites as soon as possible in order to take the junior and senior level finance courses when they are offered.

FIN 306: FIN 305 is the Prerequisite to FIN 306, with the exception of the Organizational Management program, which has the Prerequisite of FIN 300.

Select one of the following two courses:

BBM 411 Operations and Systems Management

HRM 311 Human Resource Management

Select one of the following two courses:

FIN 308 Financial Economics and Instruments

FIN 309 Introduction to Global Derivatives

Select two of the following four courses:

BAC 330 Financial Fraud Examination

ECO 321 Economics of Money and Banking

FIN 411 Investments and Security Analysis

FIN 412 Financial Institution Management

FIN 411, FIN 412: Upper Level finance (FIN) courses are not offered every semester. Students should plan ahead by completing all pre-requisites as soon as possible in order to take the junior and senior level finance courses when they are offered.

Business Electives (6 credits)

Suggested electives:

BAC 201 Intermediate Accounting I

BAC 301 Cost Accounting I

Business Elective

Business Elective

Certain courses may be available as a co-op

Free Electives (12 credits)

Free Elective

Free Elective

Free Elective

Free Elective

Finance with a Concentration in Nonprofit Management

The nonprofit industry is one of the fastest growing employers. The industry is seeking out marketers, HR professionals, and managers with an interest in strategic planning within the nonprofit industry. This nonprofit concentration will focus on the following content areas: Introduction to nonprofits, fiscal management, advocacy and public policy, and one specific identified nonprofit course in the student’s program. There are four core courses in the concentration and one specific program course or an internship. Two of the courses are shared between the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the College of Business and Technology. This is a concentration for bachelor’s degrees in Business Management, Finance, Marketing, and Human Resource Management.

Core requirements (12 credits)

NFP 303 Foundations of Fiscal Management for Nonprofit

NFP 304 Advocacy and Public Policy

NFP 305 Introduction to Nonprofit Management

NFP 308 Grant Writing for Nonprofits

OR

BBM 381 Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship

Program specific requirements (3 credits)

Students can choose ONE of the following 4 courses:

FIN 331 Finance for Nonprofit

HRM 361 HRM in Public and Nonprofit Organizations

NFP 307 Fundraising for Nonprofits

SPM 309 Sport and Athletics Fundraising

Students may substitute any program specific course for an alternate NFP course of their choosing or an internship.

Total concentration courses are five courses equaling 15 credits.

Finance Completion Degree

What is a Completion Degree?

Curriculum

The College of Business and Technology sets a required minimum grade of "C-" for program core courses. Students earning a grade lower than "C-" in a core course must repeat the course.

Business Finance Program Core Courses

BLA 303 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

FIN 302 Financial Planning

FIN 306 Corporate Finance

FIN 308 Financial Economics and Instruments

FIN 399 Bad Finance: Greed & Fear

FIN 410 Financial Reporting and Analysis

Choose one of the following two courses:

BBM 411 Operations and Systems Management

HRM 311 Human Resource Management

Select two of the following four courses:

BAC 330 Financial Fraud Examination

ECO 321 Economics of Money and Banking

FIN 411 Investments and Security Analysis

FIN 412 Financial Institution Management

FIN 411, FIN 412: Upper Level finance (FIN) courses are not offered every semester. Students should plan ahead by completing all pre-requisites as soon as possible in order to take the junior and senior level finance courses when they are offered.

Completion Degree Required Courses

BBM 320 Business Communications

BBM 402 Strategic Management

FIN 305 Financial Management

FIN 320 FinTech Fundamentals

MAT 312 Business Statistics

This information applies to new students who enter this degree program during the 2026-2027 Academic Year. All enrolled students should log in to MyWilmU Degree Works to view their personalized course and program completion requirements. You may also refer to the academic catalog for the general curriculum for this program from previous academic years.