Core Finance Major and Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate from DeSales University with a major in finance, core finance track, will be able to:

1. describe the activities of financial markets and financing institutions, and explain their implications on the global economy;
2. explain the role of money in the economy, including knowledge of foreign exchange, capital and money markets, interest rates, and the roles of banks;
3. explain the features and functionality of debt and equity markets, calculate the valuation of financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, and derivatives, and hedge portfolio risk through a hands-on approach to analyzing and managing asset portfolios;
4. evaluate business or personal decisions utilizing a financial perspective, including concepts such as net present value, weighted average cost of capital, and free cash flows.

This business program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).