Finance Major

Towson University's finance major prepares students for careers in corporate finance, investments, banking, real estate and related fields. You will learn how to evaluate financial opportunities, support business growth, manage capital and make informed decisions in a fast changing global market. 

Through experienced faculty and hands-on learning, you will gain practical experience with the tools and concepts used by financial professionals every day. Whether your goal is to work in corporate finance, analyze investments or pursue a career in capital markets, this major gives you a strong foundation for success. 

Choose from two specialized tracks to align your degree with your career goals:

1. Corporate Finance Track: Focus on financial management, capital budgeting working capital and business strategy
2. Investments Track: Focus on portfolio management, securities analysis and financial markets

Towson University's B.S. in Finance is recognized through the CFA Institute University Recognition Program, reflecting a curriculum that aligns closely with the knowledge and skills valued in the finance profession. This recognition can help you prepare for the CFA Program and support your path toward the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) credential.

FINANCE TRACKS

Corporate Finance Track

Prepare to help businesses make smarter financial decisions. You'll study topics including:

• Corporate financial management
• Capital budgeting
• Financial forecasting
• Risk management
• Business valuation

Graduates pursue careers such as Financial Analyst, Credit Analyst, Corporate Banking, Commercial Lender, Financial Consultant and Risk Analyst. 

Investments Track

If you're interested in financial markets, investing and portfolio management, the Investments track provides a strong foundation for careers across the investment industry. You'll study topics including:

• Security analysis
• Portfolio management
• Investment strategy
• Equity and fixed-income investments
• Risk and return analysis

Graduates pursue positions throughout the wealth management field with positions such as Research Analyst, Client Relationship Management, Investment Analyst, Financial Advisor and Private Wealth Associate. 

Finance is more than numbers. It's about using data, technology and judgment to solve real business problems. Throughout the program, you'll build practical skills in Excel modeling, Bloomberg Terminal, data visualization and AI-enabled analysis. You will learn how to construct financial models, evaluate investment opportunities and turn analysis into clear, actionable recommendations.

Students gain experience with industry-standard tools and complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) Certification, which strengthens their technical profile and financial market knowledge. These skills help prepare students to compete in the modern financial marketplace and stand out to employers across the industry.

Admission Requirements

Finance is a screened major. Students are admitted to the finance major only after successfully completing a set of required courses with a C or higher in each of those courses and an overall TU GPA of 2.0 or higher. See all admission requirements.

Degree Requirements and Course Descriptions

View degree requirements and course descriptions for the corporate track and investments track in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Plan of Study

See the suggested four-year plan of study for the current catalog year.