BS in Finance at Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University offers the Bachelor of BS in Finance as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its East Falls campus in Philadelphia, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for bs in finance and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on May 1, 2027.

About BS in Finance

The BS in Finance program at Jefferson prepares students to become professionals with a comprehensive understanding of global financial markets and financial institutions.

Our graduates are prepared with skills to tackle complex financial problems and have the professionalism to work effectively in any environment. As a student in the program, you will have the opportunity to network with industry professionals, participate in international competitions, manage an investment portfolio through our Student Managed Investment Fund, study abroad for a semester, and earn your MBA degree in one additional year while preparing for the Chartered Financial Analyst Level I (CFA) exam.

Career Pathways

Finance professionals are a vital part of businesses’ success in every industry. Our graduates have gone on to work at JP Morgan Chase, Vanguard, Lockheed Martin and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, just to name a few. Consider where you could be in only four short years:

Brokering small and large real estate deals
Managing stock portfolios in the fast-paced environment of Wall Street
Working for a corporation, guiding critical financial decisions

Program Highlights

The Finance program at Jefferson prepares students to become professionals with a comprehensive understanding of global financial markets and financial institutions. Jefferson's finance program develops in-demand professionals with in-depth knowledge of complex financial problems and the professionalism to work effectively in any environment.

Immerse yourself in real-world industry project challenges and competitions
Take advantage of travel opportunities, including in India, China, England and Australia
Collaborate with students in programs ranging from design and architecture to health sciences

Participate in our Business Plus program to interact with industry professionals, earn badges and more.

Program Highlights

The finance program at Jefferson prepares students to become professionals with a comprehensive understanding of global financial markets and financial institutions. Jefferson's finance program develops in-demand professionals with in-depth knowledge of complex financial problems, and the professionalism to work effectively in any environment.

Immerse yourself in real-world industry project challenges
Travel with opportunities including: India, China, England, Australia
Collaborate with students in programs including design, architecture and health sciences

Disciplines

Kanbar College of Design Engineering & Commerce

Requirements and Admission Criteria for BS in Finance at Thomas Jefferson University

Entry Requirements

Students who have taken coursework outside of the United States should submit a course-by-course academic credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member credentialing organization. Applicants who do not have a NACES evaluation are required to submit official transcripts, along with an official English translation, to Jefferson for review. Thomas Jefferson University reserves the right to outsource student academic credentials to our NACES member partner for evaluation.

In addition to the required application materials listed above, all international applicants must provide one of the following marks of English proficiency:

TOEFL Exam: minimum 80 IBT or IBT Home Edition (no sub-score below 20); exam must have been taken within last two years
TOEFL Essentials Exam: minimum 8.5 (no sub-score below 8); exam must have been taken within last two years
IELTS Exam: minimum 6.5 (no sub-score below 6); exam must have been taken within last two years
Duolingo Exam: 115
Pearson PTE Academic Exam: 53
SAT: 500 Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW)
ACT: 19 English minimum
ELS 112 Certificate of Completion
Completion of English Composition I & English Composition II at a college or university in the United States with a “C” or better

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Career Opportunities after Completing BS in Finance

Finance professionals are a vital part of businesses' success in every industry. Our graduates have gone on to work at JP Morgan Chase, Lockheed Martin and Vanguard, just to name a few. Consider where you could be in only four short years:

Brokering small and large real estate deals
Managing stock portfolios in the fast-paced environment of Wall Street
Working for a corporation, guiding critical financial decisions

Tuition and Fee Information for BS in Finance at Thomas Jefferson University

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for BS in Finance at Thomas Jefferson University

We offer two pathways to apply for admission. To get started, submit either the Common Application or MyJefferson Application. Our application fee is $50.

The Admissions Committee emphasizes a holistic review process that examines the entirety of an applicant's academic aptitude, motivation, problem-solving skills, leadership potential and life experiences.

Transcripts: Official high school transcripts are required. Official transcripts may be submitted electronically by your school counselor to [email protected] or sent by postal mail to the address below.
Letter of Recommendation: Submit one letter of reference that provides insight into your academic competence. A reference from a teacher or counselor is encouraged. You will be prompted to provide recommender information when submitting your application for admission.
Personal Essay: Submit a writing sample to share more information about yourself. Some programs require applicants to address a specific topic and submit a supplemental essay so please carefully review the instructions and prompts when submitting your application.
Portfolio (Optional): Students applying to a Jefferson design program are encouraged, but not required, to submit a portfolio of their creative works.
Healthcare Experience (Optional): Students applying to an Accelerated Dual Degree program in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy or Physician Assistant Studies are encouraged, but not required, to submit a summary of any health-related activities, community service, shadowing or internship hours that you have achieved. Please review the instructions when prompted within the application.

BS in Finance at Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University

United States of America, Philadelphia