Finance Major (BBA Degree)
Why Finance?
A Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (BBA) degree offers a career guiding the financial success of any business or organization. Today’s corporations actively seek bright individuals with the skills to make sound financial decisions based on research and analysis. The knowledge offered through a finance major is also valuable in a variety of business paths, including entrepreneurship.
Why Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Finance at Iona?
- Comprehensive, AACSB-Accredited Program
- Campus Nearby to NYC Financial Industry
- Gain Hands-On Experience Using Bloomberg Terminals
- On-Campus Resources to Foster Leadership Skills
In Iona University’s BBA in Finance program, you have the advantage of a broader business core curriculum combined with specialized finance courses. A degree combining elements of business and finance offers a comprehensive business program that prepares you for a finance career and numerous other banking and commerce roles.
With New York City just 20 miles from Iona’s campus, you’ll have access to a bustling financial industry that often supplies internship opportunities. Build the foundation of your finance career at Iona, graduating with the hands-on experience and credentials you need to make an impact.
You will take finance courses at our new state-of-the-art LaPenta School of Business, designed to maximize student collaboration and real-world learning. As a finance major, you gain hands-on experience in data collection, analysis, securities trading and portfolio management on our LaPenta-Lynch Trading Floor equipped with Bloomberg Terminals. Our live, wrap-around stock ticker keeps the world of finance at your fingertips!
As another place to build tangible skills for your finance career, Iona’s Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation offers resources to foster student leadership through business, design and technology.
What You'll Learn
Iona’s LaPenta School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), signaling our commitment to academic excellence. You will grow in utilizing technology effectively, develop your understanding of quantitative methods and enhance your business communication skills, along with a solid understanding of global and ethical issues.
Throughout the courses in our Finance major, you will benefit from small class sizes and hands-on training in banking and investments from expert faculty. In addition, our Center for Financial Market Studies offers the opportunity to engage with finance research.
Finance Minor at Iona
If you would like to study finance at Iona and a BBA in Finance does not suit your career aspirations, consider a minor in finance.
AACSB Accreditation
AACSB-accredited schools are considered to be the best business schools in the world. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business is proud to be among the 6% of schools that have achieved this prestigious distinction.
I have had the opportunity to intern during the school year, explore how various financial companies run their daily operations, and network with future bosses and coworkers as early as freshman year.
-Emma Brannigan ’26, Accounting and Finance double major
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Careers & Outcomes
Majoring in finance allows you to utilize your specialized knowledge in a variety of industries; no matter the business or organization, everyone needs help managing their finances.
Job Titles
- Audit Associate
- Business Analyst
- Financial Representative
- Financial Manager
Our Graduates Have Worked At:
My Iona experience has given me the knowledge, connections and confidence to excel in my career. Alumni frequently return to campus to share invaluable advice about their professional journeys, which has been incredibly inspiring.
-Herolinda Dacaj ’25, finance major
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Finance Program Highlights
Real-World Site Visits
With Iona’s proximity to New York City, majoring in finance at Iona offers you site visits opportunities–right in our backyard!
- United Nations: Hear from the Department of Economic and Social Development on how the finance industry has a global impact.
- New York City’s Financial District: Visit the Federal Reserve Bank and the New York Stock Exchange to see the finance industry's daily operations!
Gaels Help Gaels
Iona alumni are always excited to welcome and support Iona Finance students in the classroom as well as in their search for internships and career opportunities. You even have the possibility of visiting the workplaces of Iona alumni to see the inner workings of a finance career path.
Outstanding Faculty
You will work closely with faculty who are active researchers and finance gurus, and have opportunities to present research at professional industry conferences and events.
Through my business classes, I’ve been able to enhance my leadership, communication and networking skills, all of which help me in the real world.
-Lucas Haddad '24, Accounting and Finance double major
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Industry Access
Speaker Series
Iona students learn from and network with industry leaders from companies such as Visa, Heineken, USA and Steve Madden, to name few.
These candid talks offer students invaluable lessons gained from careers spanning a variety of industries. Students also have the opportunity to ask the questions most important to them and even meet the speakers.
Events such as career chats allow students to connect with successful alumni and learn about their experiences. These alumni share valuable career advice and insights into the job market that can be difficult to find elsewhere.
-Greta Stjade '24, Finance Major
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Take the Next Step
At Iona University, your BBA in Finance provides you with a comprehensive business perspective and real-world finance experience, leading to a variety of successful careers. Request information to learn more about majoring in finance at Iona or apply now.
Visit campus and tour our new state-of-the-art, eco-friendly LaPenta School of Business.
Tuition and Cost
Visit the Cost & Financial Aid page for details on tuition, scholarships and more.
BBA in Finance Admission Requirements
Applying to college doesn’t have to be complicated. That’s why we keep the admissions process simple and have designed our process to look at the whole person.
We are test-optional; students are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores as it will not impact their admissions decision.
For full details, please visit the Freshman Admissions or Transfer Admissions page today!
Having the opportunity to build valuable relationships with my professors and peers has been a distinctive advantage of my Iona experience.
-Chase Bateman '24, finance major with a minor in economics
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