B.S. in Finance

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Program Distinctives

• Rigorous education – The Grove City College curriculum will form you in a Christ-centered ethical framework and prepare you to enter your career knowing your work carries purpose beyond the bottom line – contributing to the flourishing of people and communities you serve.
• Accessible faculty mentors – Accomplished Christian faculty with diverse career experience who know your name and bring real-world finance experience into the classroom, walking alongside you throughout your college journey and beyond.
• Designed for your success – Our intentionally sequenced curriculum, personalized advising, and targeted preparation tools are designed to help you pass the SIE, CFA, CFP, and other licensure exams on your first try.
• Internship opportunities – Launch your career before graduation through internships with companies such as PNC, Charles Schwab, BNY Mellon, PPG, and Northwestern Mutual.
• Professional development opportunities – Compete and distinguish yourself through prestigious competitions including the CSBC Community Bank Case Study Competition, the CFA Institute Research Challenge, and the CFA Financial Planning Competition – building the analytical skills, professional confidence, and industry visibility that set Grove City finance students apart.
• Certification opportunities – Grove City College’s finance program prepares you to pursue credentials across the full spectrum of the profession – including SIE, CFA, CFP and other licensure exams – so that you can enter your career with the qualifications employers are looking for.
• ACBSP accreditation – The Winklevoss School of Business holds ACBSP accreditation, a nationally recognized standard of academic excellence that signals to employers, graduate schools, and licensing boards that your degree reflects rigorous, industry-aligned preparation.
• CFA Institute affiliation – Widely considered the investment profession’s most rigorous credentialing program, Grove City College’s CFA Institute affiliation reflects the exceptional strength of our finance curriculum. By incorporating  at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge, our program prepares you to sit for the Level I Chartered Financial Analyst exam, the industry’s “gold standard” for financial analysts, portfolio managers, and investment professionals worldwide. This affiliation makes you eligible for CFA Program Student Scholarships, putting this prestigious credential within reach.
• CFP Board certified minor – Accelerate your career by pairing your finance degree with a CFP Board registered Financial Planning minor – completing the coursework required to sit for the CFP exam and opening the doors in wealth management and financial advisory services upon graduation.
• Business Advisory Group – Access accomplished alumni and industry leaders who are genuinely invested in your success. This network keeps our curriculum aligned with what today’s employers want – and opens doors to job opportunities, mentorship, and professional connections during your time at the college.
• On-campus student groups – Get involved beyond the classroom through the Accounting Society, Crimson Collegiate Investors, and the Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation – building community, professional skills, and lasting friendships with students who share your interests and values.
• Vocation-enriching humanities core classes – Grove City’s humanities core deepens your critical thinking, writing, and communication skills while cultivating the empathy, moral reasoning, and Christ-centered perspective that shape you into finance professionals of genuine character and lasting influence.

Career Opportunities & Outcomes

• Career paths: Your finance degree opens doors across the full spectrum of the profession – certified financial analyst, registered securities professional, financial advisor, portfolio manager, securities trader, and beyond.
• Outstanding career outcomes – Like 99% of Grove City College Winklevoss School of Business graduates, you will be prepared to secure full-time employment or admission to a prestigious graduate program within six months of graduation – including Grove City College’s own MBA, MSBA, and MAcc programs. Our graduates rise to executive positions at respected organizations like Merrill Lynch, JP Morgan, and Northwestern Mutual, and many receive job offers before their senior year even begins.
• Stand out in your field – Grove City’s program shapes professionals known for analytical and communication skills, trustworthy character, and a Christ-centered understanding of how their work serves people and organizations, setting you apart from day one.

Program Specifics

• Course requirements – 69 credit hours of rigorous undergraduate coursework balancing breadth and depth to give you a solid foundation in finance principles with freedom and intentional guidance to pursue the areas where you feel called — whether you feel called to corporate finance, investment management, financial planning, banking, insurance, wealth management, or another branch of the financial sector. For detailed course descriptions, refer to the College Catalog.
• Career-advancing option – Deepen your expertise and broaden your professional opportunities by adding a B.S. in Accounting to your finance degree. This powerful combination equips you with the analytical breadth in finance and the technical precision of accounting – preparing you for leadership roles across investment management, corporate finance, public accounting, and beyond, while also providing a path toward the 150 credit hours required for CPA licensure in select states.

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

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