Finance

Program Overview

Fairfield University's Finance Program prepares students for careers in financial analysis and management. It emphasizes practical skills through case studies and computer-based problem solving, and is affiliated with the CFA Institute, ensuring adherence to ethical standards. The program offers opportunities for internships, real-world projects, and participation in competitions and clubs, providing students with a comprehensive and industry-relevant education.

Program Outline

Finance Program at Fairfield University - Detailed Extraction

Degree Overview:

• Program Objective: Develop individual competency in financial tools and analysis to help organizations make informed and sound fiscal decisions.
• Program Focus: Blend theory and practice through case studies and computer-based problem solving.
• Key Strengths: Member of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program (UAP), emphasizes CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
• Coursework: Covers business organization, production and operations, marketing, information systems, business law, ethics, financial analysis, managing portfolios of stocks, bonds, and options.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: Use of case studies and computer-based problem solving.
• Faculty: Experienced professionals with expertise in Finance.
• Unique Approaches: Incorporation of real-world projects, internships, and opportunities to learn alongside members of the business community.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Global Financial Management Trainee, Financial Analyst, Operations Analyst, Commodities Floor Clerk, Finance and Control Associate, Underwriter, Billing/premium Consultant.
• Potential Employers: Goldman Sachs, GE, J.P. Morgan, IBM, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, State Street, Fidelity Investments, PwC, UBS, BNY Mellon, TD Securities, The Hartford.
• Graduate School Admission: Fairfield University, University of Chicago, University of California at Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, Wharton, Georgetown, Boston College, Ohio State, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Other:

• CFA Institute Research Challenge: Offers students the opportunity to participate in a global competition analyzing a company, writing an analyst report, and presenting the report in front of financial analysts.
• Rotman Trading Competition: Allows students to participate in a simulated market challenge with teams from universities worldwide.
• FinTech Club: Educates and prepares members for leadership roles in the growing FinTech industry.
• Real Estate Club: Assists students in familiarizing themselves with different areas of real estate through industry connections.