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

Money drives decisions in every industry. Organizations need professionals who can analyze data, manage resources, evaluate investments, and develop strategies that support long-term growth.

As a student in the Finance track of Thiel College's Business Administration degree program, you'll gain the knowledge and practical experience needed to navigate today's complex financial landscape. Whether you're interested in financial planning, investment management, banking, insurance, corporate finance, or entrepreneurship, you'll develop the analytical and decision-making skills employers value most.

Through small classes, personalized faculty mentorship, hands-on projects, internships, and networking opportunities, you'll learn how financial decisions influence businesses, organizations, and individuals. You'll also gain experience using data, evaluating risk, and communicating financial information with confidence.

At Thiel, you're never just a number. Professors know your goals, support your growth, and help connect classroom learning to meaningful career opportunities. Combined with an affordable education and a strong network of business alumni, you'll graduate prepared to make an immediate impact in the financial world.

In this program, you'll learn how to:

Analyze financial data and make informed business decisions
Evaluate investments, financial markets, and portfolio strategies
Apply data analytics and technology to financial challenges
Understand domestic and international business environments
Assess financial risk and develop strategic recommendations
Communicate complex financial information effectively
Navigate ethical challenges in business and finance
Collaborate within teams and professional organizations
Build professional experience through internships and networking opportunities
Develop leadership skills that prepare you for long-term career success

Whether your goal is corporate finance, banking, financial advising, investments, or entrepreneurship, you'll graduate with the skills and confidence to pursue a wide range of opportunities.

Finance Curriculum

Thiel's Finance curriculum combines a strong business foundation with specialized coursework in financial analysis, investments, global business, and strategic management. You'll learn how financial decisions support organizational growth while developing the analytical skills needed to solve real-world business challenges.

Coursework explores topics such as:

Data Analytics
Principles of Investments
Corporate Finance
International Business
Strategic Management
Financial Decision-Making
Business Ethics
Leadership and Organizational Management

Throughout the program, you'll strengthen your quantitative, analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities while gaining practical experience through projects and experiential learning opportunities.

Students are encouraged to complete at least one internship and benefit from networking opportunities with business leaders and Thiel alumni before graduation.

Explore courses in the Finance program and review the latest Academic Catalog (2025-2026)

Finance Major Objectives

Finance professionals must understand how financial decisions, business strategy, and market conditions work together to drive organizational success. By graduation, students will be prepared to:

Apply business management principles in professional settings
Analyze financial data using spreadsheets, databases, and analytical tools
Evaluate investment opportunities and financial performance
Understand global economic and business environments
Develop ethical solutions to business and financial challenges
Communicate effectively in professional written and oral formats
Work collaboratively within teams and organizational structures
Apply critical-thinking skills to complex financial decisions
Build professional networks and industry relationships
Demonstrate leadership and professionalism in business environments

This combination of financial expertise, analytical thinking, and business knowledge prepares graduates to make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving economy.

Alumni and Careers

Students in the Business Administration and Accounting Department are exceptionally successful in finding first-time jobs after graduation. Faculty members work closely with students to develop the knowledge, skills, and professional connections needed to pursue rewarding careers.

Through networking events, internships, alumni engagement opportunities, and personalized mentorship, students gain valuable insight into the financial industry before they graduate.

Finance graduates pursue careers in a variety of industries and organizations.

Examples of entry-level opportunities include:

Financial Analyst
Financial Planner
Commercial Banking Associate
Loan Officer
Budget Analyst
Investment Services Associate
Business Development Officer
Insurance and Risk Analyst
Wealth Management Associate

Aligned with our business administration program, you'll be in excellent company upon graduation. Thiel alumni have joined Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures throughout western Pennsylvania and beyond.

Thiel College's strong and active alumni network continues to support graduates as they launch and advance their careers.

Student Life Involvement

Classes are just part of the college experience—community is just as important.

At Thiel, 96 percent of students participate in one or more of our 100+ clubs, organizations, NCAA Division III athletic teams, and campus activities. These experiences help students build friendships, strengthen leadership skills, and develop professional connections that support future career goals.

A Finance major might be interested in:

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

Read the latest news on what Thiel students are up to.

Business Department Scholarship Opportunities

Thiel College offers scholarships to undergraduate business students for academic achievement, leadership, service, involvement, and other accomplishments.

Scholarships available to Business Administration majors include:

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.

Learn More About Thiel

At Thiel College, you'll find more than a finance degree. You'll find a community that knows your name, supports your ambitions, and helps you build a future with confidence.