Marymount Manhattan College

What you'll study

The programme blends core finance principles with coursework in accounting, economics, quantitative methods and ethics. Students build analytical and communication skills through a mix of classroom study, case work, group projects and experiential learning opportunities.

• Core finance modules — corporate finance, financial markets and institutions, investments, risk management and financial statement analysis.
• Quantitative and analytical skills — statistics for business, financial modelling, econometrics basics and spreadsheet-based analysis.
• Accounting and economics — managerial and financial accounting, microeconomics and macroeconomics as they apply to business decisions.
• Regulation and ethics — courses that examine legal, regulatory and ethical frameworks affecting financial services and corporate governance.
• Electives and special topics — options may include international finance, behavioural finance, personal financial planning, real estate finance or entrepreneurship.
• Capstone and experiential learning — a senior seminar or capstone project that integrates coursework; many students complement this with internships, practicum placements or independent research leveraging the college’s New York City connections.

Programme structure

The degree typically combines general education requirements from the liberal arts core with a sequence of major requirements and electives. Progression moves from introductory foundations in the first year to more specialised and applied courses in later years, culminating in a capstone experience.

Entry requirements

Admission to the programme is through Marymount Manhattan College’s undergraduate application process. Applicants are normally expected to have a strong high school academic record with coursework in mathematics. Recommended preparation includes algebra and precalculus; additional study in economics, accounting or business is advantageous.

Typical application materials include a completed application form, academic transcripts, a personal statement, and one or more academic references. International applicants should demonstrate English proficiency according to the college’s published language requirements. Transfer applicants are evaluated on college-level coursework and credit transferability.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a range of roles across financial services, corporate finance and related fields. Common entry-level positions include financial analyst, investment operations associate, commercial banking analyst, accounting assistant, and financial planning associate. With experience, alumni move into roles such as portfolio manager, corporate finance manager, risk analyst, compliance officer, or financial advisor.

The programme also prepares students for graduate study in finance, business, accounting or related disciplines, and for professional certifications that are relevant in the sector, such as CFA, CFP or various accounting credentials.

Why study at Marymount Manhattan College

Marymount Manhattan College offers this finance degree within a small-college, liberal-arts environment located in New York City, providing access to internships, guest speakers and employers across the city’s financial district. Small class sizes emphasise close faculty-student interaction, mentorship and applied learning. The college’s career services and alumni network support internship placement and career development, helping students translate classroom learning into real-world experience in finance.