Department of Finance Academic Programs and Degrees

Overview

The Department of Finance at Saint Joseph's University offers undergraduate programs in finance, risk management and insurance, actuarial science, and real estate and graduate programs in finance and real estate. All finance programs explore the current financial practices of both business enterprises and individuals, preparing students to succeed in an ever-changing marketplace.

Bachelor's

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Actuarial Science Bachelor’s, Minor Haub School of Business

The Actuarial Science program at Saint Joseph's University provides an analytical foundation in understanding how to assess, manage and analyze business risk. This interdisciplinary program will prepare you for the series of professional actuarial exams and prepare you for your career.

Location: Philadelphia Modality: On-Campus

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Finance Bachelor’s, Minor Haub School of Business

Finance is a broad discipline covering topics that affect individuals, organizations and society. At Saint Joseph's, you'll gain exposure to all of these aspect of finance and prepare for careers in the financial realm. These careers require strong mathematical, computer and communication skills.

Location: Philadelphia Modality: On-Campus

Risk Management and Insurance Bachelor’s, Minor Haub School of Business

Offered as both a major and a minor, the risk management and insurance program at Saint Joseph’s University offers the opportunity to explore various aspects of managing insurance companies and mitigating risk for businesses. In most years, students who graduate from this program enjoy a placement rate approaching 100%.

Location: Philadelphia Modality: On-Campus

Master's

Finance MS Master’s Haub School of Business

The MS in finance from Saint Joseph's University prepares students for success in financial planning, financial analysis and corporate finance.

Location: Philadelphia Modality: On-Campus

Certificates

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Applied Investment Analysis Certificate Certificate Haub School of Business

The applied investment analysis certificate can also be completed as a standalone certificate to add to your resume, or as a stackable certificate as part of our MBA or Master's of Finance programs. Whether you enroll in the certificate on its own or stack it as part of a graduate degree, you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

Location: Philadelphia Modality: On-Campus

Corporate Financial Management Certificate Certificate Haub School of Business

The corporate financial management certificate can also be completed as a standalone certificate or can be stacked into your MBA or Finance M.S. if you are interested in advancing your financial management knowledge. Whether you enroll in the corporate financial management certificate on its own or stack it as part of a graduate degree, you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

Location: Philadelphia Modality: On-Campus, Hybrid, Online

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Financial Application in Real Estate Certificate Certificate Haub School of Business

The real estate finance certificate can be completed as a standalone certificate or as part of the stackable MBA or Finance MS. Whether you enroll in the real estate finance certificate on its own or stack it as part of the MBA or MS, you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

Location: Philadelphia Modality: On-Campus