Business Administration - Finance

Major: Business Administration – Finance
Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts
Total credit hours: 53
Internship/Practicum opportunities: Visit the Career Development Center for internship information.

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About Business Administration – Finance

When it comes to careers in finance, there are numerous options that only increase as you gain more education and on-the-job experience. From financial planning to investment banking to insurance, pursuing Thiel College’s finance major through the Arthur McGonigal Department of Business Administration and Accounting is the first step to unlocking your finance career potential.

Finance Major Objectives

At Thiel College, the bachelor’s degree courses in Finance prepare students to:

Perform basic business management functions.
Develop competency in data analysis techniques, including the use of spreadsheets and databases.
Gain experience in resolving ethical dilemmas faced by business managers.
Demonstrate effective communication in oral and written forms in the field.
Cultivate interpersonal skills and learn to be a valuable member of a team.
Network with distinguished business alumni.

Finance Curriculum

This program includes courses in data analytics, principles of investments, international business and strategic management. Students are encouraged to complete at least one internship and will have multiple networking opportunities with business alumni prior to graduation. Review the Academic Catalog (2025-2026) for detailed course listings.

Scholarship Opportunities

Thiel College offers scholarships to our undergraduate business students for reasons of academic success, community service or involvement, exemplary leadership and more.

The scholarships available to business administration majors are:

The August and Susan Bamford Scholarship
Dr. Morrison H. Beach Scholarship
The Roger ’52 and Paula G. Blatter Scholarship
The John T. Egbert Jr. and Phyllis Faries Egbert Scholarship
Daniel A. Hamo Scholarship
Huether Foundation Endowment for Business
The David ’71 and Deborah ’75 Mogle Endowed Scholarship
Helen Patterson Hill Memorial Scholarship
Lend-A-Hand Scholarship
The Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. May Scholarship Fund
The Wise Family Endowed Scholarship Fund

Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about the types of aid available to students.

Clubs and Organizations

It's easy to get involved on campus at Thiel; joining a student club or organization is an excellent way to meet fellow students and gain leadership experience.

A finance major might be interested in the following student organizations:

National Society of Leadership and Success
Accounting Club
Greenville Jr. Chamber of Commerce
Chi Eta Sigma (National Commerce Honorary Society)

Explore a full list of Thiel student clubs and organizations.

Alumni and Careers

Students in the Business Administration and Accounting Department are exceptionally successful in finding first-time jobs after graduation. Our faculty members work closely with students to assist them in developing the knowledge and skills they need, as well as mentoring them as they prepare for and pursue a range of professional opportunities. For example, the department hosts many networking events that allow students to speak with professionals from numerous companies in the area.

Aligned with our business administration program, you’ll be in excellent company upon graduation. Countless Thiel graduates have joined Fortune 500 companies and become successful business owners and community leaders in the local western Pennsylvania region and beyond.

Potential career paths for graduates of the public relations, advertising, and integrated marketing communication major include: