Finance Concentration
At A Glance
Program Type
Concentration of the business administration major (BA)
Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Graduate Program
Affiliated with George Fox University’s Master in Business Administration (MBA) program
Opportunity
Compete in the CFA Research Challenge, a global financial analysis competition
The discipline of finance is at the heart of all businesses. Those that make sound financial decisions thrive. Those that don’t struggle or, worse yet, don’t stick around. It’s why knowledgeable, highly trained practitioners in finance are so valued by companies.
By studying finance, a concentration in our business administration major, you can be one of those people. You will, as we like to say, learn the “language of business” that allows you to communicate across departments toward a common goal.
Our course of study will give you the skills to analyze and execute the financial aspects of managerial decisions, covering topics that include the capital structure of corporations, short- and long-term investment decisions, financial security valuation, asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and investment performance evaluation.
You will graduate prepared for a career in any number of financial industry sectors, including corporate financial management, investments, banking, mutual funds, and financial services. You will also be prepared for graduate training in finance or other business areas. Our graduates have gone on to earn their MBAs, start their own companies, and become successful executives in all sectors of business.
Mentorship Opportunities
Students in the business program have the opportunity to engage in industry mentorship through the Ignite program. As an Ignite member, you are matched with Christians in the industry. You’ll meet monthly to discover opportunities, develop connections, address career skill gaps and ask questions.
Program Distinctives Why Study Finance at George Fox?
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Our finance professors mentor those who plan to pursue Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, the most prestigious honor in the finance and investment industry.
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You will have the opportunity to compete in the CFA Research Challenge, a global financial analysis competition among college students, and the Northwest Association for Corporate Growth Cup, a finance tournament among Northwest institutions.
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We have a successful track record. Our graduates have been hired by Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Adidas, Nike, and other renowned companies. These graduates in turn serve as contacts for our finance students for internships and potential job opportunities.
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We see business beyond the bottom line. As a Christian college, we model what it means to be an ethical businessperson, emphasizing character and integrity to accompany the finance curriculum.
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Our investment club invites financial professionals to campus to share their experience and insights on new trends in the finance world, such as artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, and more!
Courses / Curriculum What Will I Study?
Career Outlook What’s After George Fox
Employment opportunities in the financial sector are expected to grow faster than average during the next five to 10 years – especially careers in personal finance. A more complex financial environment, coupled with an increasing number of baby boomers who need to invest their retirement savings wisely, both contribute to this positive outlook.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for financial managers is expected to grow 16% between 2022 and 2032.
- VP, Product Line Manager, Nike
- Partner/Financial Consultant (CFP), Frazier Hunnicutt Financial
- Accountant, KPMG
- Consultant, Deloitte
- Finance Manager, Microsoft
- Account Manager, Standard Insurance
- Manager, Chase Bank
- Account Executive, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide
- Staff Accountant, PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Investment Banking Management & Strategy Analyst, Goldman Sachs
- Goldman Sachs
- Federal Reserve Bank (Washington, DC)
- American Family Insurance
- Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services
- Hope International
- Open Arms International
- USAID (Ghana)
- City University London
- Syracuse University
- Paris School of Business
- Ohio State University
- University of Illinois
- Oregon State University
- Northern Illinois University
- Azusa Pacific University
- Colorado State University
- Texas Tech University
- San Diego State University
Christine Wang
The finance program helped me build a solid understanding of finance concepts and explore my interests. I experienced the Be Known promise throughout my interactions with professors, tutors and fellow classmates. I took ownership to conduct financial research in a topic of my interest, and received tremendous support and mentorship from professors.
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