Finance
Master the tools to solve today’s business challenges
As a discipline, finance continues to evolve as both an art and science. It is driven by quantitative methods and behavioral frameworks that address the challenges of raising capital and preserving wealth. As a finance major at Simmons University, you will not only master analytical techniques for solving problems, but also gain a holistic perspective for effectively navigating our dynamic financial landscape.
Our rigorous program will provide you with a solid foundation in financial theory. You will develop a deep understanding of the time value of money, risk-return tradeoff, financial markets, capital budgeting, and investment analysis. Our program is carefully structured to integrate quantitative techniques with the theory and practice of modern financial analysis.
In our courses, you will learn about core financial instruments, market structures, financial institutions, and regulations that shape the marketplace. You will gain a deep understanding of financial risk measurement and management, including derivatives.
Our interdisciplinary curriculum will prepare you to sit for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) professional certification exam, setting you up for success in launching your career.
Why Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Finance at Simmons?
Join a community dedicated to advancing women and gender equity, with faculty support and mentorship to help you achieve your goals.
Our program emphasizes working effectively with financial market data and information systems. We will equip you with the practical financial management skills needed to succeed in our data-driven economy.
Our curriculum also explores ethical conduct in finance. You will enter the field ready to lead both confidently and responsibly.
Explore Finance Careers in Boston
With our location in Boston, a center for finance, you will find plenty of opportunities to gain real-world experience. Our students benefit from experiential learning opportunities at Boston-area organizations such as Analysis Group, BDO, and Northern Trust.
With a BSBA in finance, you will be prepared to thrive in roles such as:
- Asset management
- Commercial banking
- Corporate advisory
- Financial accounting
- Financial services
- Healthcare finance
- Insurance
- Investment banking
- Private equity
- Risk management
- Securities analysis
- Treasury operations
- Wealth management
Our graduates have gone on to work at globally recognized organizations such as
Bain & Company, Baker Tilly, Bank of America, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Brown Brothers Harriman, Charles Schwab, Harvard University, KKR, Liberty Mutual Insurance and State Street.
Our Faculty
Mansfield Holmes
Associate Professor of Practice
Spotlight on Finance Students and Alums
Abby Willis ’19 Shares her Simmons Transformation: From Too-Shy, to Assistant Director & Financial Analyst
“Simmons really taught me how to learn, whether that was learning from other people or actively learning as you solve problems.”
Joanne Wilson ’83 Wins Rappaport Alumnae Achievement Award
Congratulations to Joanne Wilson who embodies the spirit of the award with her focus on women- and minority-owned businesses. Wilson is a limited partner in venture funds committed to investing only in women, Black, and Latino founders.
Maegan Bernier ’20 and Shelby Young ’21 Attend Forté Business and Finance Conferences
Last fall, Maegan Bernier ’20 and Shelby Young ’21 were selected to attend Forté Conferences for Undergraduate Women. We caught up with Bernier and Young about the valuable lessons they learned from these experiences.
From Business to Medical School: Shreya Arumugam ’12 on the Value of Perseverance
Shreya tells us about her journey of rediscovering her passion for medicine and how her Simmons community helped her get there.
Working Abroad in Germany with Jill Peterson '14
Jill tells us how her experience at Simmons made her a "Simmons woman for life."