In addition to having the region’s most affordable tuition, we offer thousands of dollars in scholarships every year. Learn more about scholarships for the Finance degree program at Wayne State College.
Finance Degree Program
Finance Degree Program
As a business leader, you need to spend money to make money. To succeed at this, you need analytical skills and a solid understanding of financial tools and terminology. You need to manage cash flows, allocate capital efficiently, and raise capital in a cost-effective way, while considering risk and prevailing business conditions. At WSC, you will learn how to apply these financial tools in today’s challenging business environment. The Finance degree program will prepare you for a rewarding career as a finance professional in banking, financial services, or corporate finance.
Percent of recent WSC graduates employed or in graduate school
based on the most recent graduate survey
Fast Facts
Degrees offered: B.A. or B.S. in Business Administration/Finance
Hours required:
For concentration: 48
General education: 30
To graduate from WSC: 120
Popular pairings: Agribusiness, Economics, International Business
Popular minors: Management Information Systems, Pre-Law
School: Business and Technology
Department(s): Business and Economics
Accreditation: International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)
Scholarships and Aid
Our Focus is Results
Wayne State has the keys to your success and offers just what you need to become well prepared for the real world in the Finance degree program.
Skills Learned
- Forecasting
- Investment strategies
- Business valuation
- Business management and leadership
- Legal and ethical standards of business
- Security analysis
- Working capital management and budgeting
- Financial statement analysis
- Oral and written communication
Possible Careers
- Financial analyst
- Business analyst
- Loan officer
- Financial advisor
- Investment analyst
- Credit analyst
- Bookkeeper
- Investment banker
- Insurance and risk manager
- Securities broker
- Real estate agent
- Bank examiner
Employers
- Banks and financial institutions
- Financial consulting firms
- Investment companies
- Insurance companies
- Real estate companies
- Credit agencies
- Bank oversight agencies
- Corporations
Learn From the Best
Our faculty are accomplished professionals that have been recognized as experts in their fields. With a low student-to-faculty ratio, you'll be sure to receive an excellent education in the Finance degree program.
Mwata Chisha, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Outside the Classroom
At Wayne State College, you’ll have opportunities to enhance your education in the Finance degree program by participating in clubs, organizations, internships, and more.
Clubs and Organizations
- College Entrepreneurs' Organization (CEO)
- Delta Sigma Pi (collegiate business organization)
- FBLA Collegiate
- Sigma Beta Delta
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Service-Learning
Make a difference in the community while learning skills you can apply toward your future career. Wayne State’s Service-Learning program has received national awards in recognition of outstanding community service, with more than 400 students participating in Service-Learning projects each semester.
Opportunities
- Peer tutoring and mentoring programs – Help fellow students master their courses and improve their skills, or be part of a support system for new students, all while gaining valuable experience for your resume.
- Study Abroad - Earn credit toward your degree while experiencing exciting global adventures overseas.
Internships
We encourage all students to complete an internship before graduating with a Business Administration - Finance degree. You are not required to complete an internship; however, Career Services is available to help you find internship and employment opportunities if you wish to do so.