The investments industry is ever-changing. Professionals who can navigate risk and make sound financial decisions are in high demand. Our financial investments major will prepare you to become a trusted financial investment professional who can secure strong, stable portfolios for your clients.
Program Snapshot
| Program Type | Format | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major, Minor | On Campus | 123 (18 for minor) |
All business programs in the Sidhu School of Business and Leadership are AACSB accredited.
Why Study Financial Investments at Wilkes?
Gain an edge with our financial investments major. Our highly focused finance curriculum will give you more in-depth knowledge than a generalized finance degree and teach you how to analyze financial data as a professional. Wilkes can prepare you to enter the field as a sound, trusted expert with all the experience and knowledge you’ll need to succeed.
What Will You Learn as a Financial Investments Student?
- Gain a working knowledge of investment theory and how to apply these principles when making financial decisions.
- Learn how to use financial models to estimate expected returns and optimize portfolios.
- Grasp how to analyze and manage risk and how to effectively explain and communicate the trade-off between risk and returns to clients.
- Develop problem-solving skills by appropriately applying acquired knowledge of investment theory and investment valuation.
- Understand relevant regulatory and professional standards and how to apply that authoritative guidance appropriately.
