FINANCE A Business degree in Finance from Stonehill’s AACSB-accredited* Business
CAREER OUTCOMES
Administration Department incorporates the study of the acquisition, allocation
Places where Stonehill graduates have recently been employed include:
and management of funds into a program that also leverages the underpinnings of our liberal arts education. 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 such as: •
Global Corporate
Finance
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Investment
Management
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T echnology research center with 12 Bloomberg terminals and 3 computers dedicated to Wall Street Institutional Investment Research.
HONORS SOCIETY AFFILIATION Financial Management Association International The FMA National Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma The International Honor Society Recognizing Business Excellence
*Accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business is the benchmark of quality for business education worldwide. Stonehill is one of only 42 undergraduate institutions worldwide that have earned the prestigious AACSB accreditation of their business program.
•Banking
and Financial Institutions
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES Stonehill College Investment Finance Initiative SCIFI is a multi-year course of study designed to enhance the critical thinking and analytical skills of participants through hands-on academic and security analysis experience. It combines a demanding course of study with internships, mentoring and management of real-money to represent a truly differentiated experience for our students and participating professionals. CFA Recognition Program Stonehill has been welcomed into the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute University Recognition Program. With this recognition, Stonehill has been acknowledged for incorporating the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge into the Finance Program curriculum. The program positions students well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, which has become the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world.
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Allied Printing
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Amica Mutual
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Bain Capital
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BNY Mellon
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Booz Allen Hamilton
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Brown Brothers Harriman
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Cerulli Associates
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Duff & Phelps
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Eaton Vance Investments
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EMC Corp.
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Ernst & Young (London)
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Fidelity Investments
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GE Capital
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Idexx Laboratories
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Insight Global
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Morgan Stanley
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National Grid
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New York Life
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Northwestern Mutual
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PayPal
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Penn Mutual
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Public Consulting Group
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PricewaterhouseCoopers
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State Street Global Advisors
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United Technologies
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WB Mason
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Wells Fargo
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F I NA N C E INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Places where Stonehill students have recently interned include: •
Boston Financial Partners
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Conquest Capital Partners
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Eaton Vance Management
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Fidelity Investments
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FleetBoston
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Merrill Lynch
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The Prudential
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Samsonite
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S tate Street Bank/State Street Global Advisors
GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL STUDIES Places where Stonehill graduates have recently attended a full- or part-time graduate program include: •
Boston College
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Northeastern University
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Rutgers University
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Suffolk University
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University of Connecticut
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University of Notre Dame
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University of Rochester
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University of Virginia
CAREER SERVICES RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
More than 60 active alumni mentors, including: • Accenture CTS Specialist
General • The Office of Career Services offers extensive assistance to students in academic degree and career decisions; applying to graduate school; and finding internships, mentors and postgraduation service opportunities. Finance-specific • SCIFI program advising, application assistance and internship recruiting.
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oston Consulting Group B Consultant
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rown Brothers Harriman B Senior Operations Specialist
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E Capital G Senior Manager of Global Strategy
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oodwin Proctor LLP G Associate
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E xtensive on-campus recruiting program for internships and entry-level positions.
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P atriot Financial Group Managing Partner
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Annual career fairs.
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Various industry-specific career lunches.
S tate Street Global Advisors Chief Investment Officer
“Finance… is not just a college major – it’s a mindset. Stonehill provided me the opportunity to learn and develop the skills and abilities that are enabling me to contribute to the workings of a global organization that is at the cutting edge of internet commerce – PayPal.” – Tyler Hebert ’11
Stonehill at a Glance Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, Stonehill College values integrity, tradition and the rewards that come when you pair rigorous academics with world-class faculty committed to their students’ success. Our nationally recognized experiential learning programs and focus on service shape graduates into compassionate leaders
98%
OF ALUMNI ARE IN CAREERS, TOP GRADUATE PROGRAMS OR VOLUNTEERING WITHIN ONE YEAR OF GRADUATION
and global thinkers. •
,590 full-time students 2 (1,588 women, 1,002 men).
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93% of students live on campus.
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67 full-time faculty (100% of 1 classes taught by professors).
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3:1 student/faculty ratio 1 (average class size: 19 students).
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uition: $36,160. T Room and board: $13,710.
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86% retention rate.
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3% of enrolled students receive 9 financial assistance. Average freshman award, including scholarships, grants, federal student loans and work study, is $25,451. 50.5 million: amount of aid $ Stonehill students received in 2013-2014 academic year. 0% of the Class of 2013 8 completed an internship-related experience while at Stonehill.
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Ranked in the top 10% nationally for opportunities abroad, Stonehill offers internships, study and service travel programs around the globe.
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1% of students participate in 9 internships, study abroad, research practicum or fieldwork.
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50% of the class of 2013 had secured a job by graduation, double the national average of 25%.