Stonehill's Finance major incorporates the study of the acquisition, allocation and management of funds into a program that emphasizes theory and practice.
Strong mentorship and a raft of professional experience help launch careers at some of the most prominent organizations in the field.
There are finance textbooks that define the subject of finance as an area of study that deals with the acquisition, allocation and management of funds. But in reality, finance is so much more. Simply put, finance is about problem solving. It is dynamic, challenging and extremely interesting.
Through the Finance program in Stonehill's Meehan School of Business, students develop a broad base of skills that leverage the underpinnings of our liberal arts education through experiential learning and cross-disciplinary opportunities. The result is students well versed in analytical reasoning, skilled in verbal and written communication, and possessing a broad awareness of the world around us.
Finance majors can choose a curriculum that broadly surveys the field or one that focuses on specific areas of interest. We offer three suggestions for students to create personal pathways while at Stonehill: Investment Finance, Corporate Finance and Public Finance.
Students interested in investment finance learn to think dynamically about the world, translating macro and micro events through financial modeling and a deep understanding of valuation. In doing so, they develop strong analytical, communication and Excel skills.
While careers in the global investment industry are varied, dynamic and competitive, these careers are diverse and rewarding and include analysis, trading, portfolio management, venture capital and wealth management. Students interested in these fields may consider becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst holder sponsored by the CFA Institute. The Department offers a limited number of scholarships for those interested in taking the Level I exam following graduation.
The Stonehill College Inspire Finance Initiatives offers a great opportunity for students to apply to the Skyhawk Investment Group, an experiential program where students research, analyze value and present equity investment ideas for the Mary Herlihy Opportunity Fund.
Students interested in corporate finance will develop strong analytical, Excel and communication skills as well as a better understanding of accounting and accounting systems.
Corporate finance careers include positions such as analysts, finance managers, account managers, treasury and risk managers. Opportunities vary from industry to industry but are generally dynamic and very rewarding. Students interested in corporate finance should consider taking the two parts of the Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) Exam.
Students interested in public finance will develop strong analytical, Excel and communication skills. Students should also combine finance courses with electives offered in political science and economics.
Government finance opportunities continue to grow both at the federal, state and local levels. After graduation, students can pursue the Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) designation sponsored by the AGA. A local chapter offers student the opportunity to join while at Stonehill. Students are also encouraged to get involved with the Martin Institute for Law & Society.
The ability to get to know my professors, more than I would have at a bigger school, allowed me to expand my network while at Stonehill and even helped me to find my job after graduating. I still keep in touch with many of them today.
SCIFI's Skyhawk Investment Group is a year-long, comprehensive, academic and professional development course of study designed to enhance the critical thinking and financial analytical skills of participants through hands-on academic and security analysis experience.
Students are charged with the management of the Mary Herlihy Opportunity Fund. This program combines an interesting and challenging course of study with internships, mentoring and the management of real-money to represent a truly differentiated learning experience for Stonehill students.
LAUNCH: Mentoring Women in Finance is a women's business mentoring initiative started in 2018. The program incorporates aspects of networking, mentor-mentee relationships and corporate site visits that connect female finance students in their first or second year with successful Stonehill alumnae.
As part of Launch, students:
ENGAGE is SCIFI's financial leaders program that enables participants to expand on their early academic experience and broaden their professional development and leadership skills. Students that successfully complete the requirements for the program will earn a Certificate of Accomplishment under the SCIFI platform.
Organizations involved in assessing U.S. colleges and universities continually cite Stonehill as being among the best in the nation when it comes to value, outcomes and a commitment to making the world a better place. See full list of accolades.
After assessing U.S. colleges and universities based on 17 measures of academic quality and graduate outcomes, U.S. News & World Report ranked Stonehill No. 73 in the Best Value category out of 1,500 colleges, while also moving up to No. 83 among National Liberal Arts Colleges.
Stonehill College has been recognized again this year by The Wall Street Journal for the value it provides students, especially in the areas of career preparation and character development.
Money’s 2024 Best U.S. Colleges research shows Stonehill among top 10% nationwide.
Stonehill’s finance graduates go on to work at a range of notable organizations. Continue exploring where Stonehill graduates work.
Stonehill graduates benefit from a strong academic foundation and access to an extensive suite of experiential learning opportunities. The result this year is that within six months of graduating, 98 percent of Class of 2022 finance majors were employed or accepted into graduate school.
The median salary of a Stonehill finance student in 2022, six months after graduating
The placement rate for Stonehill finance students in 2022, six months after graduating
Stonehill’s Actuarial Mathematics major – offered through the May School of Arts & Sciences – draws on the College’s strengths in the academic fields of finance, data science, economics and mathematics. Combined with Stonehill’s emphasis on liberal arts and leadership development, students are prepared for careers in industries that include insurance, accounting and managerial consulting.
Stonehill's Meehan School of Business is one of only a few schools in the nation offering financial technology programming to undergraduate students in an effort to better prepare them to lead in a global market and to take advantage of an explosive new field. FinTech is useful to nearly every major with the curriculum touching on fields such as finance, business and marketing, computer science, criminology, psychology, and political science. Read about industry leaders presenting at our annual Fintech Speaker Series.
Stonehill's chapter of Financial Management Association (FMA) International offers all Stonehill students the opportunity to enhance their academic experience and gain a great understanding of the finance industry and its professional possibilities.
Our Stonehill FMA has been recognized by the FMA International as a 'Superior Chapter’ for seven years running. Each year, the honor puts us in the top 10% of all chapters worldwide.
Distributed Education Clubs of America (DECA) is an international association of high school and college students and teachers of marketing, management, and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality and marketing sales and service.
Enactus, which stands for Enterprise, Action and Us, works to bring together the top leaders of today and tomorrow to create a better, more sustainable world through the use of business principles and business models.
Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) is the international honor society recognizing business excellence. It is for students enrolled in business and management programs accredited by the AACSB.
Women in Finance is a club open to all students in all majors with an interest in exploring careers in finance.
Founded in 1919, Beta Alpha Psi is a nonprofit international honorary and service organization for accounting students at AACSB-accredited universities. Its primary objective is to encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in the business information field.
Four members of the Stonehill College Skyhawk Investment Group come home from Montreal with first place in a collegiate stock analysis event.
Statistics show fewer than 17 percent of senior leaders in investment banking are women. A new alumnae mentoring program hopes to change that.
The Stonehill College Investment Finance Initiative allows students to manage investment funds, honing their analytical and critical thinking skills while gaining experience that gives them a competitive edge.
