Why Choose Finance at Bushnell?
Industry-relevant coursework. Practical financial training. Personalized mentorship. Bushnell’s Finance program combines analytical business education with hands-on financial skill development to help you prepare for today’s rapidly evolving finance industry.
You’ll learn how to analyze financial markets, evaluate investment opportunities, build valuation models, and develop strategic financial solutions using industry-standard tools and technologies. Through coursework developed in partnership with Rize Education, you’ll gain exposure to real-world financial applications while strengthening technical, communication, and leadership skills employers value across finance and business sectors.
Faculty mentorship and small class sizes create a supportive learning environment where you can develop confidence in both financial analysis and professional decision-making. Grounded in Christian leadership, ethics, and service, the program prepares you to navigate complex financial environments with integrity while building practical experience through internships and applied financial projects.
135
hours of internship experience designed to strengthen professional finance skills and workplace readiness
10+
business and finance courses focused on analytics, valuation, investments, and financial strategy
1
strategic financial analysis capstone integrating real-world finance concepts and applied problem-solving
Internship Experience
Finance students complete internship experiences designed to connect classroom learning with today’s financial and business industries. Through hands-on professional experiences, you’ll apply financial analysis, communication, research, and strategic thinking skills in real workplace environments while exploring potential career pathways.
Internship opportunities may include work in banking, financial services, accounting, corporate finance, investment analysis, business operations, and nonprofit financial management. Guided by faculty and workplace mentors, these experiences help you strengthen professional confidence, expand your network, and gain practical experience employers value in finance and business careers.
What You’ll Study
How the Curriculum is Structured
Bushnell’s Finance curriculum combines foundational business education with specialized training in financial analysis, investments, valuation, economics, and corporate finance. You’ll develop technical finance skills while strengthening communication, leadership, and strategic decision-making abilities relevant across today’s financial industries.
Coursework includes accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics, applied statistics, management information systems, financial markets and institutions, investments, financial modeling and valuation, and corporate finance. You’ll also explore emerging topics such as portfolio management, the future of finance, and advanced corporate finance while gaining experience with Excel and industry-standard financial tools.
Experiential learning is integrated throughout the program through internships, applied projects, and a strategic financial analysis capstone designed to connect classroom theory with real-world financial problem-solving.
Graduate Career Ready
What Can You Do with a Degree in Finance?
Students who graduate from the Finance program at Bushnell can pursue careers such as:
- Financial Analyst or Investment Analyst
- Financial Planner or Wealth Management Advisor
- Corporate Finance or Business Finance Professional
- Banking or Commercial Lending Specialist
- Risk Management or Financial Consulting Professional
- Graduate Study in Finance, Business, Economics, or Related Fields
Skills You’ll Gain
Through Bushnell’s Finance program, you’ll develop practical and career-ready skills, including:
- Analyze financial statements and evaluate business performance
- Build financial models and valuation strategies using industry-standard tools
- Assess investment opportunities and manage financial risk
- Interpret financial markets, economic trends, and business data
- Apply strategic thinking to corporate finance and business decision-making
- Communicate financial insights clearly and professionally
Accelerated Dual Pathway (4+1)
The Accelerated Dual Pathway at Bushnell University enables students to achieve a bachelor’s and a master’s degree within a span of five years. This program offers Bushnell students an accelerated application procedure, a smooth transition, and significant time efficiency.
Accreditation
Bushnell University is regionally accredited by both the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Bushnell’s School of Business, Leadership, & Technology has received professional accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).
Frequently Asked Questions?
A Finance degree from Bushnell University prepares you for careers in banking, investments, corporate finance, financial analysis, consulting, financial services, and wealth management. Graduates develop analytical, strategic, and communication skills valued across both corporate and nonprofit organizations.
You’ll gain experience in financial analysis, valuation modeling, investments, corporate finance, financial markets, Excel for finance, strategic financial decision-making, and business analytics. The program also emphasizes ethical leadership, communication, and applied problem-solving skills relevant to today’s finance industry.
Yes. The program includes internship experiences, applied projects, financial modeling coursework, and a strategic financial analysis capstone that connects classroom learning with real-world financial problem-solving and professional practice.
Bushnell’s Finance program combines foundational business education with industry-informed finance coursework and practical skill development. Students learn industry-standard financial tools, analytical techniques, valuation methods, and strategic decision-making practices while developing the adaptability and ethical leadership skills needed in today’s evolving financial landscape.
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