The primary goal of the program is to establish a solid foundation in the applied and theoretical areas of international and domestic finance, business and economics. As an economics/finance major, you’ll develop the analytical and quantitative skills needed for corporate and individual financial management and economic modeling and forecasting.
See Yourself Succeed as an Economics/ Finance Major
The Economics/ Finance major is an undergraduate program that meets the needs of employers in a range of industries. By taking finance courses and studying economics, students develop the skills required for financial analysis, management and economic modeling and forecasting.
As a private, nonprofit university, Southern New Hampshire University has one mission – to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of majoring in economics/finance at SNHU include:
- Supportive community. Join the Southern New Hampshire University campus community of students who are closely connected with faculty and staff dedicated to your success
- Affordability. SNHU is one of the most affordable private, nonprofit universities in New Hampshire, and students with a GPA of 2.5 and higher could receive up to $18,000 in grants and scholarships
- Innovative programs. Save time and tuition with our three-year degree programs or study abroad at little or no extra cost
- Accessible faculty. Learn from highly credentialed faculty who are experts in their fields and interact with you in the classroom, dining hall, fitness center and the stands
- Opportunity. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni and strong connections with employers for internship and career opportunities
- Campus experience. Enjoy more than 50 student clubs, champion Division II athletics and fun events on our 300-acre campus in Manchester, N.H., named a “Best Place to Live” by Money magazine
Internships & Outcomes
The economics and finance BS prepares graduates for employment in a variety of fields including banking, corporate finance, insurance, personal finance and securities. There are many in-demand careers available for those interested in finance and economics. For example, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes employment of financial analysts is expected to grow 16 percent through 2022, faster than the average for all occupations, while employment of personal financial advisors is projected to grow 27 percent over the same period.Programme Structure
Courses Included:
- Managerial Economics
- Money and Banking
- Intermediate Macroeconometrics
- Corporate Finance
- Fundamentals of Investments
- Precalculus
- Applied Calculus I
- Applied Statistics II: Regression Analysis