Susquehanna University

What you'll study

The Finance and Financial Management Services major integrates foundational business courses with specialised finance, investments and client-facing skills. Students study topics such as corporate finance, financial statement analysis, investment analysis and portfolio management, personal financial planning, risk management and insurance, and retirement and estate planning. Quantitative and supporting subjects commonly include intermediate and managerial accounting, microeconomics and macroeconomics, statistics and spreadsheet modelling. The curriculum typically culminates in a capstone course or practicum that emphasises applied analysis, client projects or case studies.

Susquehanna’s programme emphasises experiential learning: options often include participation in a student-managed investment fund or trading lab, internships with financial services firms, and client simulation projects. Electives and cross-disciplinary courses allow students to explore related areas such as entrepreneurial finance, real estate finance, behavioural finance, international finance and law. Many students also take advantage of study abroad opportunities and independent research under faculty supervision.

Entry requirements

Susquehanna University asks applicants to hold a secondary-school diploma or equivalent with a curriculum that demonstrates preparation for university-level study. Successful applicants typically present college-preparatory coursework including mathematics through algebra II or higher; economics, accounting or business courses are advantageous but not strictly required. Admissions considers academic record, letters of recommendation, a personal statement and extracurricular involvement. Standardised tests may be optional depending on institutional policy; international applicants must demonstrate English-language proficiency through recognised tests or institutional pathways if their prior education was not in English. Transfer applicants should present college transcripts and any relevant coursework in business or quantitative subjects.

Career prospects

Graduates with a Finance and Financial Management Services degree pursue roles across the financial sector and corporate settings. Typical career paths include financial analyst roles, wealth management and private client advisory, financial planning, corporate finance and treasury, risk management and insurance underwriting, investment operations, and asset management. Many alumni join regional and national banks, brokerage firms, independent advisory firms, insurance companies, corporate finance departments and consulting practices. The programme also provides a strong foundation for professional certifications such as the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation or for graduate study in finance, accounting or business administration.

Why study at Susquehanna University

Susquehanna combines a liberal arts environment with a focused business curriculum through the Sigmund Weis School of Business, offering small class sizes and close faculty mentoring. The university promotes experiential learning with access to a student-managed investment fund, internship placement support, and career services that work directly with students on internships and job search strategies. The campus culture emphasises leadership development, ethical decision-making and interdisciplinary learning, helping students build technical competence alongside communication and critical-thinking skills valued by employers in finance. Additionally, opportunities for undergraduate research, study abroad and student organisations in finance and entrepreneurship allow students to tailor their experience to specific career goals.