Finance
Prepare for your future success in a financial career, guided by exceptional faculty who embrace experiential learning. Specialize your coursework in banking, corporate finance, international finance, financial planning, wealth management, or investments.
Hear From Our Students
Exceptional Outcomes
Bryant’s renowned Finance program prepares students for thriving careers and leadership positions at global businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
Jake Williams ’23
Majors: Finance, Information Systems,
Applied Analytics
Outcome: Investment Analyst, John Hancock
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“The Archway Fund is about taking what you’re learning in the classroom and turning it into real, meaningful decisions about money. That experience helped me land my job with John Hancock/Manulife.”
Kylie Truong ’23
Kylie Truong ’23
Majors: Finance, Marketing
Minors: Global Studies, Sociology
Outcome: Financial Analyst, Dell Technologies
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“I really feel like Bryant prepared me for the next chapter of my life. Bryant has given me the tools and resources I need to get internships at a professional level. As a student, I was able to complete three different internships at three different companies.”
Ben Heyman ’22
Ben Heyman ’22
Major: Finance
Minor: Economics
Outcome: Financial Analyst, NEFCO
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“To be a Bryant student means being the best version of yourself. Going to school here opens you up to so many different mindsets, perspectives, and opportunities.”
At a Glance
What You’ll Learn:
- Analytical and valuation concepts emphasized by financial professionals
- How to access and utilize financial data to drive decisions
What You’ll Do:
- Develop distinctive, real-world experience in banking, corporate finance, or investment settings
- Earn a Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate and prepare for CFA Level 1 and Risk Management Association Credit Essentials exams
- Access real-time data and news in our Financial Markets Center
Where You’ll Go:
- Major corporations, banks, or investment organizations
- Top graduate programs to advance your career preparation
Program Highlights
Dive into the art and science of managing money through Bryant’s renowned Finance program. Our experiential curriculum will help you develop the analytics and managerial capabilities to make sound financial decisions, whether you’re working for a corporation, directing a client’s assets, or overseeing your own personal investments. You’ll master financial fundamentals — integrating economics, accounting, software applications, and statistics into your problem-solving — and gain critical experience using industry-standard platforms within our top-notch Financial Markets Center.
Bryant’s Finance program will also expose you to networking opportunities with our accomplished alumni on Wall Street and beyond. Deepen your practical knowledge by securing a supervised internship, available in a variety of industries, and attending professional conferences. These hands-on opportunities and valuable professional connections will ensure you’re ready to excel in your financial career.
Specialized Tracks of Study
As a student pursuing a Finance degree at Bryant, you can customize your studies into one of the following career tracks:
- Investment Management
- Financial Planning, Wealth Management
- Corporate Finance
- Banking
As a student pursuing a Finance degree at Bryant, you can customize your studies into one of the following career tracks:
- Investment Management
- Financial Planning, Wealth Management
- Corporate Finance
- Banking
Exam Certification and Preparation
Not only will you earn a Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate through Bryant’s program, you’ll also prepare for other professional exams, including:
- Bloomberg ESG Certificate
- Series 7 exam
- CFA Level 1
- Risk Management Association Credit Essentials exam
- Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation
Not only will you earn a Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate through Bryant’s program, you’ll also prepare for other professional exams, including:
- Bloomberg ESG Certificate
- Series 7 exam
- CFA Level 1
- Risk Management Association Credit Essentials exam
- Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation
Sample Courses
Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that’s designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include:
Intermediate Corporate Finance
FIN 310
Investments
FIN 312
Financial Institutions and Markets
FIN 315
Financial Statement Analysis
FIN 370
Financial Modeling
FIN 380
Issues in Contemporary Finance
FIN 465
Data Analysis for Finance
FIN 466
Where Our Students Go
Our graduates go on to major corporations and prestigious graduate programs, including:
- Bank of America
- BlackRock
- Citizens Bank
- Fidelity Investments
- Dell EMC
- Goldman Sachs
- Merrill Lynch
- PwC
- Columbia University
- Cornell University
- Harvard University
- Northeastern University
Financial Markets Center
Bryant University’s Financial Markets Center is an experiential learning lab that offers students hands-on access to industry-standard tools like Bloomberg, FactSet, MSCI, and Morningstar. The space functions in classroom and market modes, with real-time financial data and a live ticker display, creating an immersive finance environment for classes, projects, and internships.
Archway Investment Fund
The student-run Archway Investment Fund provides Bryant students with the opportunity to manage one of three different portfolios associated with specific Finance electives. Students learn the principles used by financial professionals around the globe. With faculty guidance, students develop the skills to utilize fundamental and quantitative techniques to evaluate potential investments, construct portfolios that balance risk and return, and analyze and report on their investment performance. The three portfolios together are worth approximately $4 million.
Financial Services Forum
The annual Financial Services Forum brings alumni in the finance industry back to campus to share their experiences and expertise with students. The day-long program includes panels and a keynote speaker covering topical issues in banking, finance, and financial services.
Internships
Gain practical experience and grow your confidence through our many internship opportunities.
Corporate Partnerships
Work with real businesses to take your leadership skills and career credentials to the next level.
Academic Competitions
Showcase your resilience and savvy by participating in academic competitions and challenges.
Study at the London School of Economics
Eligible Bryant students can apply to spend three weeks at LSE in August 2027, with course options in fields including finance, economics, data science and AI, international studies, law, and management.
Learn by Doing
Lessons from a textbook can only take you so far. That’s why experiential learning is at the core of your Bryant experience. You’ll engage in hands-on projects and opportunities beginning your very first year — building skills in critical thinking, learning how to adapt to challenges, and fostering your determination to succeed.
Find Your Minor
By complementing your business major with a minor in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences or the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, you’ll learn how to assess problems from different perspectives and find creative solutions to today’s biggest challenges. Our interdisciplinary approach is a strength that leads to extraordinary career outcomes and lifetime earnings.