Sample Courses
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Investments
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International Finance
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Providence
In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options such as Directed Experiential Education (DEE), internship, minor or study abroad. You are encouraged to contact an advisor before scheduling free elective credits.
Occupational Outlook*
Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Job outlook: 2016-2026. Median salary: 2017.

Outside the Classroom
How would you like to help manage a portion of the JWU endowment as Portfolio Manager, Director of Investment Research or Sector Analyst? As a finance (or accounting) major, you can.
The JWU Wildcat Investment Value Fund (WIVF) is a campus-based internship opportunity available to qualified students beginning in the junior year. Unlike investment programs at other universities, at JWU you’ll work in an entirely virtual platform, utilizing the latest from Money.net and Skype for Business. And WIVF is a great internship option for international students who often face regulatory barriers to internships in U.S. financial services groups.
In addition, you can get a head start on your career as early as your first year at JWU by getting involved in the Finance and Investment Academy (FIA).
There, you can learn portfolio management skills through the Kantor Challenge; master financial modeling with the Wall Street Prep Advanced Excel Workshop, and gain perspectives from financial and investment professionals and compete in a student-managed portfolio competition through the Global Asset Management Education (G.A.M.E.) Forum.
Propel Yourself Further
You’ll also have an opportunity to investigate the dynamic relationship between finance and accounting, management or economics by double majoring in one of these subject areas. Or you can develop expertise in areas that complement your finance major by adding a minor, such as economics. Either of these options can add value to your understanding of the business world.
JWU’s Added Value
In our finance classrooms, you’ll be able to develop advanced excel skills so that you can apply the analytical and conceptual skills necessary to add value to a finance-based position.
- This in-depth course of study will help prepare you for FINRA series 7, Level 1 of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and/or Certificated Financial Planning (CFP) designations.
- Upon successful completion of FISV 3199 Experiential Projects in Financial Modeling, you’ll receive an industry recognized certificate in Advanced Excel, Financial Statement Analysis and Financial Modeling by completing the Wall Street Prep Advanced Excel course.
