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Undergraduate School of Business

Finance B.S.

Markets, valuation and investing — with a student-run fund that manages $1.2 million.

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Credential
B.S.
Duration
4 years
Credits
120
Format
On campus
Tuition
$58,400 /yr
Next start
Aug 30, 2027
Apply by
Jan 15, 2027

Program overview

What this program is about

Finance majors learn corporate finance, investments and financial modeling from faculty who worked at Boston’s largest asset managers.

Juniors and seniors can join the Commonwealth Fund, a student-managed portfolio worth $1.2 million, and every student completes a co-op semester in the financial district.

Learning by doing

Every Campora program includes hands-on work outside the classroom — a co-op, a clinical placement, a residency, a studio project or faculty research. Boston is our campus: more than 600 employers and 30 hospitals are a short ride away.

  • 96%employed or in grad school within six months
  • $72,000median starting salary
  • 24students in an average class

What you will learn

  • Build financial models in Excel and Python
  • Value companies, bonds and derivatives
  • Manage portfolios and risk
  • Analyze financial statements
  • Prepare for CFA Level I

Curriculum

Your courses, term by term

120 credits across 8 terms. Course codes and credits as listed in the 2026–27 catalog.

Year 1 · Fall 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
FIN 101Principles of Finance4
WRT 101First-Year Writing Seminar4
FIN 111Financial Accounting4
CAP 101Boston as Classroom (First-Year Seminar)4
Year 1 · Spring 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
FIN 121Microeconomics4
MTH 140Introduction to Statistics4
FIN 201Business Statistics4
PHL 110Ethics and Society4
Year 2 · Fall 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
FIN 211Corporate Finance4
HIS 120American Histories4
FIN 221Investments4
COM 210Public Speaking4
Year 2 · Spring 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
FIN 301Financial Modeling4
FIN 311Fixed Income4
FIN 321Derivatives4
FIN 401Portfolio Management4
Year 3 · Fall 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
FIN 411Co-op Seminar4
FIN 421Finance Capstone4
FIN 3xxMajor elective4
ELE —Free elective4
Year 3 · Spring 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
ELE —Free elective4
FIN 3xxMajor elective4
ELE —Free elective4
ELE —Free elective4
Year 4 · Fall 12 credits
CodeCourseCredits
FIN 3xxMajor elective4
ELE —Free elective4
ELE —Free elective4
Year 4 · Spring 12 credits
CodeCourseCredits
FIN 3xxMajor elective4
ELE —Free elective4
ELE —Free elective4

Concentrations

Shape the degree around your interests

  • 01

    Investment Management

    Portfolio theory and the student-run fund.

  • 02

    Corporate Finance

    Valuation, M&A and capital budgeting.

  • 03

    Financial Technology

    Data, algorithms and digital finance.

Career outcomes

Where graduates go

  • Financial analyst $96,000
  • Investment banking analyst $110,000
  • Personal financial advisor $98,000
  • Risk analyst $92,000

Median annual pay in Massachusetts, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational data (2025), rounded.

Recent graduates work at

  • Fidelity Investments
  • State Street
  • Wellington Management
  • Putnam Investments
  • John Hancock
  • PwC

Admissions

What you need to apply

  • Campora online application or the Common App
  • Official high school transcript (college transcripts for transfer students)
  • One counselor or teacher recommendation
  • Personal essay, 250–650 words
  • SAT or ACT scores optional (test-optional)

Deadlines

Early Action
Nov 1, 2026
Priority scholarship
Dec 1, 2026
Regular Decision
Jan 15, 2027
Transfer students
Mar 1, 2027

Tuition & aid

Cost and how to pay for it

Tuition2026–27, full time$58,400
Student activity & technology fee$1,180
Campus housingdouble room$13,900
Meal planunlimited$6,800
Books & suppliesestimate$1,200
Estimated total per year$81,480

Scholarships for this program

  • $24,000/yrPresidential ScholarshipGPA 3.8 or higher, renewable
  • $18,000/yrDean’s ScholarshipGPA 3.5 or higher, renewable
  • up to $30,000Commonwealth Grantneed-based, filed with the FAFSA

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Faculty

Who teaches you

Managing real money in the Commonwealth Fund was the best interview prep I could have had.

Ethan Walker B.S. Finance, Class of 2025

FAQ

Questions students ask

Is there a co-op?

Yes. Every Finance major completes a paid six-month co-op, usually in junior year.

How long does the program take?

4 years of full-time study. Students who bring AP or transfer credit can finish sooner.

When can I start?

The next start date is August 29, 2027. Apply by January 14, 2027 for priority review.

Can international students apply?

Yes. Campora is approved to enroll F-1 students; our International Student Office helps with the I-20 and arrival.

How do I pay for it?

91% of students receive grants, scholarships or employer support. File the FAFSA and use the net price calculator on the Tuition & Aid page.

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