The financial health and survival of organizations depends on savvy financial officers.
A bachelor’s degree in corporate finance from Wilkes will give you an edge over other
generalized finance degrees and prepare you to make informed strategic decisions today’s
organizations rely on.
Program Snapshot
Program Type
Format
Credit Hours
Major
On Campus
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All business programs in the Sidhu School of Business and Leadership are AACSB accredited.
Distinguish yourself in a program that offers a greater number of courses dedicated
to corporate finance. Students will explore and build skills in essential areas of
financial analysis, long-term strategic financial planning, risk management and insurance,
and money and banking. You will receive one-on-one mentoring from faculty as you learn
core business and financial concepts along with key analytics skills needed to make
sound, ethical decisions in the corporate world.
Gain an understanding of the interactions of all functional areas of business to finance.
Build the analytical skills and techniques needed to thrive in the corporate world.
Develop all aspects of the decision-making process, from analyzing risk and regulatory
standards to how to create value and communicating your selections.
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Program Highlights
Integrative Management Experience
Collaborate with your peers to develop a business plan and launch your own business
in your first year during the two-semester Integrative Management Experience course.
Personal and Professional Development
Courses in networking, self-reflection and other aspects of the professional world
are incorporated throughout your four years at Wilkes. Plus, you can take advantage
of one-on-one access to professors, ensuring you receive the support you need to succeed.
Internships
Gain real-world experience in the corporate finance field with internships. Recent
internship opportunities include Fellerman & Ciarimboli Law, Berkshire Hathaway GUARD
Insurance Group and the Medical Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Careers & Outcomes
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for professionals in the corporate
financial sector will grow by 8% over the next 10 years. In 2023, the median pay for financial investment professionals
with a bachelor's degree was $99,890, nearly double the national average.
Graduates of our program can pursue a variety of career paths in corporate finance
or accounting including financial management, financial analysis and financial planning.
Popular Careers
Chief Financial Officer
Risk Management Specialist
Senior Financial Analyst
Corporate Investment Banker
Director of Finance
Senior Business Analyst
Recent Employers
Advantage Solutions
Aetna
Blacktree Healthcare
Geico
MassMutual
PricewaterhouseCoopers
United Airlines
100%
of students complete at least one internship
100%
of Sidhu students launch a business as a first-year student.
4
years of the Sidhu School's exclusive Personal and Professional Development Program
Wilkes had my ideal English program which provides many opportunities to know American culture and to interact with diverse students, and beautiful seasonal scenery.
Mao Takai - University Preparatory Program
Wilkes has become my home away from home, and I am so happy to be here. I love spreading the word about this amazing school, and I enjoy being involved, sharing my traditions, and learning new ones.
Shanell Hinds - 24 President of the International Student Ambassador Club and Secretary of the Wilkes African Cultural Association
The small size allows for one-on-one interactions with professors, which enhances my learning experience.
Shanell Hinds - Criminology Major '28
Facilities
The Sidhu School of Business and Leadership is housed in the beautiful 80,000-square-foot
Simms Center on Main. The $3 million state-of-the-art facility includes the Cardell
Financial Center, which connects students to the finance world with state-of-the-art
technology that provides real-time data and news. Located on the second floor of the
Simms Center, the center features multiple Bloomberg trading terminals for student
use.
