Finance, BS
Money and time — how we handle these expresses our core values. Beyond traditional finance curriculum, CBU finance majors grapple with how to manage both money and time in a God-honoring way.
Program Intro
CBU's finance program helps students improve their interpersonal communication skills, gain proficiency in required technology and strengthen their value systems. Any industry, all over the world, need these skillsets and traits to evaluate and develop solutions for new financial challenges facing our society.
Why Study Finance at CBU?
Become prepared for various finance roles
The finance program equips students for opportunities in corporate finance, insurance/risk management, banking or wealth management. Students taking the financial planning concentration meet the educational requirements to sit for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exam. These students are also poised to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Supplement your finance education with extracurriculars
Each spring we endeavor to take students to some type of investing conference. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the CBU Investment Group, a student-managed investment fund, where students are challenged to create a portfolio that produces returns and matches CBU core values.
What You'll Learn
- Graduates will combine financial principles to support financial decision-making in a God-honoring way.
- Graduates will design financial risk analysis strategies to support financial decision-making.
- Graduates will maximize knowledge of financial markets and institutions and adapt to the role they play in shaping financial decisions.
Program Details
FIN 405: Financial Analysis and Forecasting
This course covers a more in-depth analysis of financial statements and the integration of financial forecasting based on interpreting financial data and performance.
FIN 415: Investments
This course provides an overview of investment principles and practices with an emphasis on financial markets and pricing models.
FIN 430: Risk Management
This course focuses on identifying risk factors and developing appropriate strategies to mitigate those factors.
- Corporate Accounting Finance Concentration
- Financial Planning Concentration
Adele Harrison, Ph.D.
Professor of Finance
E-mail: aharrison@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: BUSB 236
- Combine financial principles to support financial decision-making within Biblical worldview framework.
- Design financial risk analysis strategies to support financial decision-making.
- Maximize knowledge of financial markets and institutions and adapt to role they play in shaping financial decisions.
Mission Statement
We exist to create applicable investment experience through increasing financial and investment knowledge and providing a platform for students to apply such knowledge with integrity grounded in a Christian worldview.
Vision Statement
We will be a nationally recognized student-managed investment fund for viewing investing to further the Kingdom of God and serving as good stewards of the resources with which we are entrusted.
Investment Goals
The financial goal of the CBU Investment Group is to emphasize long-term growth of principal while accepting moderate risk. Short-term volatility will be tolerated as it is consistent with the volatility of a comparable market index. It is the goal for assets to make an overall return of 8% per year and an absolute minimum real rate of return (excess of inflation, spending rate and investment costs) of 3%.
Scripture Verse
Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. - 1 Corinthians 4:2
Mantra
Faithful stewards, wise decisions.
Slogan
Faithful with finances, faithful in life.
Mission Statement
LCF PEER COACHING strives to establish a scriptural foundation related to money and money management through consistent accountability using tools and resources to guide clients through making biblically wise financial decisions.
Values
Christlikeness, Biblical Truth, Financial Stewardship, Generosity, and Contentment
I have always been a fan of numbers and got interested in finance because of how it is applicable in everyday life and it is essential to be successful. I hope to be a financial advisor and be able to make people more comfortable with their finances. I have enjoyed taking classes at CBU because of the professors. They are all so caring and genuinely want what is best for us.
Erica Wang '19
I chose the finance major because I wanted to pursue practical knowledge for business, and so far, I've been learning extremely practical Excel skills. With my degree, I hope to develop my own business and multiple streams of income. I've learned how to grow in all aspects of my life.
Taylor Jaskot '18
Career Possibilities
Finance majors can apply their field of study to a variety of careers. Some careers listed below may require further education.
- Financial Analyst
- Personal Finance Advisor
- Corporate Financial Analyst
- Bank Manager
- Insurance Underwriter
- Loan Officer
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Next Steps
Join our community. At CBU, you’ll be challenged to become an individual whose skills, integrity, and sense of purpose glorify God and distinguish you in the world.