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B.S. in Finance


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Be a leader in financial stewardship. 

By obtaining a finance degree through our four-year, ACBSP-accredited program, you will develop the knowledge and tools you need to excel on the investments, series, Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams and become an ethical and effective leader in the business world. You will benefit from excellent career preparation built on a biblical foundation, as well as abundant opportunities for internships and other real-world experience. Upon graduation, you will be well equipped to enter competitive graduate programs or immediately make an impact in your career.

Program Distinctives
  • Rigorous, Christ-centered education – The Grove City College curriculum will strengthen your understanding of a Christ-centered ethical framework and prepare you with the knowledge and desire necessary to enter your career with an understanding of how your work helps promote human flourishing.
  • Accessible faculty mentors – Highly accomplished Christian faculty will equip you with in-depth, comprehensive knowledge that will set you apart in the field.
  • Sequenced for success – Take advantage of intentionally designed curriculum, advising, and tools to help you achieve your academic and professional goals as a student and beyond.
  • Internship opportunities – Intern in a wide range of professional environments with companies such as PNC, Charles Schwab, BNY Mellon, PPG, and Northwestern Mutual.
  • Professional development opportunities – Apply your skills and grow professionally through the CSBC Community Bank Case Study Competition, the CFA Institute Research Challenge, CFA Financial Planning Competition, and more.
  • Certification opportunities – Prepare to obtain credentials to become certified as a financial analyst, registered securities professional, public accountant, or another advanced position, thanks to certification opportunities woven into our curriculum.
  • ACBSP accreditation – Ensures industry-standard quality of curriculum and program objectives.
  • CFA Institute affiliation – Widely considered the investment profession’s most rigorous credentialing program, this affiliation reflects the strength of Grove City College’s finance curriculum. The Institute’s CFA Program sets a standard for developing the skills, standards, competence, and integrity of financial analysts, portfolio managers, investment advisers, and other investment professionals worldwide. By incorporating into the curriculum at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge, our program prepares students for the Level I examination of Chartered Financial Analyst, the industry’s “gold standard.” Students are also eligible for CFA Program Student Scholarships.
  • CFP Board certified minor – Students can jump start their careers by pursuing a Financial Planning minor, which qualifies them to sit for the CFP exam upon graduation.
  • Business Advisory Group – A group of accomplished alumni and friends of the College who are eager to connect students with job opportunities and keep our program up to date on the latest industry developments, hiring practices, required skills, and technology trends to best prepare students for success.
  • Active on-campus student groups – Join extracurricular groups such as the Crimson Collegiate Investors, and the Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation.
  • Vocation-enriching humanities core classes – Deepen your critical thinking, writing, and other communication skills while cultivating empathy and a well-rounded worldview.
Career Opportunities & Outcomes
  • Career paths: certified financial analyst, registered securities professional, financial advisor, portfolio manager, securities trader, and more.
  • Outstanding career outcomes – Like 96% of Grove City College Winklevoss School of Business graduates within six months of graduation, you will be prepared to earn full-time employment or admittance into prestigious graduate or professional programs, including Grove City College’s MBA, MSBA, and MAcc graduate programs.
  • Build your career – Climb to executive positions in renowned companies like Merrill Lynch, JP Morgan, and Northwestern Mutual.
  • Stand out in your field – Become a critical thinker and effective communicator with advanced financial management skills, dependable work ethic, strong character, and passion for your vocation.
Program Specifics
  • Course requirements – 72 credit hours of rigorous undergraduate coursework balancing breadth and depth to give you a solid foundation in finance with freedom and guidance to find your passion — whether you feel called to corporate finance, investment management, financial planning, banking, insurance, or another branch of the financial sector. For detailed course descriptions, refer to the College Catalog.
  • Career-advancing option – Double major by adding a B.S. in Accounting to your finance degree.
    Student & Alumni Stories

    “Professors bring a deep knowledge of their subject areas and a genuine passion for teaching, which is reflected in their thorough preparation and thoughtful course designs. They take the responsibility of educating their students seriously, ensuring that each class is structured to build understanding and critical thinking. At the same time, they make a conscious effort to connect with students on a personal level—asking about their interests, involvement in campus activities like Greek life, clubs, and sports, and making students feel valued beyond the classroom setting. This balance of professionalism and approachability fosters a respectful, engaging, and supportive learning environment.”
    — Ryan Heckathorn, '23, '27, B.S. in Finance, M.S. in Accounting