Finance Major Programs | Charlotte, NC | Wingate University Finance Take your degree further... Explore MAC Explore MBA The finance major concentrates on three areas: Accounting: Understand what financial statements mean for people and businesses. Economics: Explore the economic factors that affect individuals, companies and countries. Finance: Learn about financial decision making, corporate fundraising and investment strategies. We believe in hands-on learning and instruction with the latest tools and databases that employers expect you to use. That’s why our Finance Lab is an integral part of our program. All upper-level finance classes are lab-based courses and are taught in the Finance Lab. You’ll use cutting-edge software to find practical solutions to real problems. And we know what those problems are. That’s because we often consult with area companies to help them find solutions to their challenges. Our experiential approach and the well-equipped Finance Lab give you superior experiences for your résumé. Thanks to small classes, you work closely with professors who encourage your research and ideas. Course projects hone your presentation, writing and technical skills. Those are skills employers demand of today’s graduates. By the time you’re ready to graduate, you’ll be prepared to contribute in a meaningful way to your new company or business. We offer both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. These options let you tailor your finance major to achieve your dreams. Bachelor of Arts candidates take additional second language courses, enabling them to effectively communicate in the global marketplace. If international business is your goal, studying Chinese, Spanish or other languages can strengthen your career preparation. Bachelor of Science candidates take extra classes in mathematics and/or laboratory sciences, such as biology and chemistry. If the financial side of the healthcare or pharmaceutical industries beckons you, a B.S. degree is a valuable foundation. Major Requirements Faculty Career Opportunities Finance majors at Wingate earn either a BS or BA degree. Students may also minor in finance. Lisa Schwartz Professor, Finance Kristin Stowe Professor, Economics and Finance Zhiyan Wang Assistant Professor Common jobs in the finance industry include: Business teacher Accountant Securities, commodities and financial services agent Business development officer Vendor manager Auditor Tax associate Data analyst You can take advantage of professional programs and resources to increase your knowledge and expand your network. Consider advancing your degree with a MAC or MBA from Wingate. Explore MAC Degree Explore MBA Degree The Porter B. Byrum School of Business is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP is the leading accreditation association for business education for institutions with a focus on teaching excellence. ACBSP accreditation assures students of a commitment to overall quality, academic rigor and continuous improvement in business education. Learn more about the Porter B. Byrum School of Business by exploring their mission, values and their strategic plan. Read the annual School of Business Newsletter student achievement & data Performance graduation, retention & placement rates Opens in new window PDF Download Word Download Excel Download PowerPoint Download Document Download Opens in new window PDF Download Word Download Excel Download PowerPoint Download Document Download Opens in new window PDF Download Word Download Excel Download PowerPoint Download Document Download HVAC business plan wows judges during competitive Shark Tank Senior Summer Coble won $2,000 at the annual competition for her Casa Comfort business, just ahead of a pitch for a beachside well-being facility for pets. about HVAC business plan wows judges during competitive Shark Tank The Porter B. Byrum School of Business has been an active partner with Soles4Souls since 2017. Students in the WELL 105: Personal Wellness and Entrepreneurial Mindset course manage the shoe drives on Wingate's campus. Students measure their impact based on how many shoes have been collected, number of pounds not sent to a landfill and the value of shoes donated. 23,947 Shoes Collected 28,736.40 lbs. not in landfills $167,629 value donated Questions? Dr. Sergio Castello (704) 233-8147 s.castello@wingate.edu