Bachelor of Science in Finance

A strong background in finance will prepare you for a decision-making role in any organization. Why? Because success for any organization depends on its ability to make good decisions in critical areas, including:

• Opening a new production facility
• Expanding the product line
• Adding employees
• Entering new markets
• Adopting new technology

In Lerner’s finance program, you will learn how to balance opportunity with risk to ensure resources are allocated to their best use. You will learn how finance influences almost every aspect of an organization, whether a bank, consulting firm, public or private corporation, governmental organization or non-profit.

The curriculum provides a strong foundation that will prepare you for all categories of finance careers including investment management, corporate finance and financial services.
Our challenging, rewarding program is one of the most popular undergraduate majors at UD.

What I love about my major

In this video, UD Lerner College students majoring in finance and financial planning and wealth management discuss why they chose their majors – why it is unique and opportunities they’ve had that will prepare them for their careers.
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Program Highlights

CFA Institute Recognition

The undergraduate finance degree at the University of Delaware has been recognized by the CFA Institute as a program that incorporates over 75% of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Exam Material into its curriculum, including the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. For more information on the CFA Institute and recognized universities, visit the CFA Institute’s website.

The finance department awards five scholarships per year for qualified students to take the CFA Exam. See myLerner for details on how to apply for an exam scholarship.

Seminar Series

You’ll hear from finance industry professionals from public and private institutions such as the SEC, the Federal Reserve Bank and JPMorgan Chase.

Research Databases

As a finance student you’ll have access to an extensive set of research databases maintained by the Department of Finance.

Student Organizations

The Blue Hen Investment Club is the University of Delaware’s student-managed investment fund with $1.8 million assets under management. It is open to students of all majors who are willing to commit to managing a portion of the university’s endowment.

Over the years, the fund has created leaders who have found careers with institutions such as Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, UBS, PwC, EY, KPMG and McKinsey & Company.
Other student organizations include:

• Association for Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting
• Financial Management Association
• Women in Business
• Minority Business Student Association
• Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity
• Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity

Honors in Finance

The honors program at UD offers a scholarly and enriching community that extends well beyond graduation. You’ll enjoy smaller, more challenging classes and the opportunity to engage in research and assume leadership roles.

The honors degree requires:

1. All requirements for the B.S. in finance
2. All of the UD requirements for the honors baccalaureate degree

The Honors credits in the major must include at least six credits in BUAD and/or FINC courses. They may include required courses from other departments in the Lerner College.

Program Requirements

Suggested Course Sequence

Career Opportunities

After graduating in 2019, 94% of Lerner’s finance graduates were employed (earning a mean starting salary of $57,721) or pursuing further education. For more information on career resources please visit the Lerner Career Services Center.

Top Employers

Some of the top employers of Lerner’s finance graduates include:

• JPMorgan Chase
• KPMG
• EY
• Vanguard
• Citi
• Deloitte
• PwC

Top Jobs

Job titles of recent graduates with a finance degree include:

• Audit Associate
• Advisory Associate
• Financial Analyst
• Investment Associate
• Risk & Compliance Consultant
• Technical Analyst

Visit the Career Outcomes of Lerner finance students to see more top employers, job titles, salaries and locations.

News

• Borrowing While Black - UD Lerner College finance alumna Tisa Silver Canady wrote Borrowing While Black, a book designed to help Black students graduate with less debt and pay that debt off faster.
• What I Love About My Major: Finance & Financial Planning and Wealth Management - In this video, University of Delaware students majoring in finance share their favorite things about their major.
• Lerner Builds Community through Nests - UD’s Lerner College Nest program helped new Blue Hens build connections and community with peers, upperclassmen and faculty virtually this semester.
• Lerner Remote Resources - The Lerner College is committed to supporting our community during this uncertain time. Please refer to this page for important resources and contact information.
• Fortune 2000: Where Are They Now? - Participants of the Fortune 2000 program at UD’s Lerner College, which provided support to students from minority racial groups, shared how the program helped them succeed in the business world.

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Phone: 302-831-1484
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Admissions Information

Learn more about undergraduate admissions requirements, deadlines, tuition and financial aid available to you.

Admissions & Financial Aid