Finance Degree Program
B.S. in Finance
Overview of the Degree Program
The overall objectives of the Finance undergraduate degree program is to provide students with a conceptual foundation in Finance and a skill base necessary to build successful careers in industry or the succeed in graduate school.
Careers in the Program
A major in Finance prepares students for careers in corporate finance, investments, financial institutions, international finance, and other related areas. Some occupations may require certifications or advanced graduate or professional degrees. For more information on training and qualifications needed for a particular career, consult Southeastern Louisiana University's Office of Career Services.
Curriculum Sheets
The curriculum sheets for a Bachelor of Science in Finance degree can be found through the links below.
Faculty
Resources and Research
Finance faculty continue to be campus leaders in classroom innovation, scholarship, and service to the university and community.
- A finance lab was established in Garrett Hall, Room 86, and provides students with access to Bloomberg and Crystal Ball financial trading software.
- In the lab, faculty emphasize practical learning. Students select a stock portfolio in support of the Hayward Gibbes Fund, which is valued at about $800,000. A competition is then organized in which each participant invests $100,000 in the market over the course of a semester.
Recent Employers of Finance Majors:
• Allstate
• First Guaranty Bank
• Coldwell Banker
• Revenue Recovery Group
• Bank One
• New York Life
• State Farm Insurance
• Diversified Financial Services
• Hibernia National Bank
• Aramark Corporation
• Champagne Beverage Company
• The Gagliano Group
• Target
• Inside Northside
• Marketing Concepts
• Classic Practice Resources
• The Powell Group
Starting Salaries after completing the Program (recent averages)
$34,000 - $45,000 for recent Finance graduates (including Banking)
Campus Organization
Notable Alumnus
H.K. Hoddinott, III - Vice President,Merrill Lynch Corportation