Finance

What can I do with a business degree focused in finance?

If you're curious about how money moves and what makes businesses financially successful, the Finance concentration at Longwood is the perfect fit. You'll learn how to make smart investment decisions, analyze financial risks, and plan for long-term growth—for both companies and individuals.

With real-world tools and expert guidance from faculty, you’ll be ready to work in fast-paced finance roles or continue on to advanced study like an MBA or certification as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Financial Planner (CFP).

What jobs can I get with a finance concentration?

Longwood’s Finance graduates land rewarding jobs in banking, investment firms, insurance companies, and more. With a solid foundation in financial strategy and analysis, you’ll be qualified for roles such as:

Financial Analyst
Investment Analyst
Financial Manager
Financial Consultant or Planner
Credit Manager
Commercial Banker
Personal Financial Advisor
Controller or Treasurer
Stockbroker
Financial Services Representative

Recent employers of Longwood graduates include:
Strategic Financial Group, Capital Group, James River Insurance, Primis Financial Corporation, Market, and others.

What will I learn in the finance concentration?

You’ll learn how to evaluate investments, manage risk, understand financial markets, and make smart decisions about how money is spent, saved, and grown. Your courses will blend finance theory with real-world case studies and tools that professionals use every day.

Core courses include:

Managerial Finance
Financial Management
Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management
Financial Markets & Institutions

You’ll also customize your path by choosing from electives like:

Risk Management
Real Estate Finance and Investments
Intermediate Accounting or Tax
Economics of Money and Banking
Econometrics and Forecasting
Calculus

This well-rounded approach ensures you’re prepared for careers in investment analysis, financial advising, or corporate finance—or for graduate school and certifications down the road.

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In my sophomore year, I walked into the Principles of Finance class, and I was hooked. The Student Investment Fund is a unique experience. It’s not a simulation—it’s real money that we’re investing.