Every corporation, every church, every nonprofit needs one thing: financial resources to bring their vision into reality. That’s what finance is all about. What’s even more important is the tireless professional working behind the scenes to make a more confident financial path a reality.
With the business finance major at Cornerstone University, you’ll learn the entrepreneurial, economic and financial aspects of business. You will also be prepared to be a steward of your personal finances as well as helping others.
As a finance professional, you have the power to change a business or family’s financial future. In this program, you will be challenged to craft solutions to real-world scenarios with the aid of faculty who have extensive experience in their field. At graduation, you’ll be fully prepared to become a business professional who is seeking first the kingdom of God. Our business finance curriculum gives you a Christian view of finance, which can give you insight into more faithful financial planning, for both yourself and others.
While you’re a student at Cornerstone, you’ll interact with business finance opportunities outside the classroom. You could join Enactus, a program designed to provide business-minded students with real-world sales, entrepreneurial and financial experience. Another opportunity is helping the Investment Club manage a portfolio of stocks through an immersive learning experience. Furthermore, Cornerstone is home to the Ron Blue Center, where any student can discover Christian financial principles and practices for handling debt, investing, budgeting and more.
Careers
Our business finance graduates have the tenacity to take their careers anywhere. Your program will empower you to become a business professional wherever God has called you.
Opportunities
Credit analyst
Investment representative
Financial analyst
Investment banker
Chief financial officer
Financial or wealth adviser
Financial planner
Controller
Financial manager
Wealth manager
Internships
Before you graduate, you will be integrated into an internship program within your degree. We’ve partnered with several global businesses to provide you with crucial experience to add to your resume.
Opportunities
Steelcase
Byrne Electrical Specialists
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
O'Neill Asset Management LLC
Kellogg Company
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Becoming a Better Steward of What God has Given Me
A degree program at Cornerstone is more than just a major—it’s a holistic experience meant to transform your mind, body and soul. The business finance major at Cornerstone takes the real-world principles of economics and combines it with God’s teachings of stewardship.
Program Features
The business finance program at Cornerstone is designed to inspire your intellect, deepen your character and prepare you to lead in your career with influence and wisdom.
Off-Campus Study Opportunities
As a Cornerstone business student, you will have the opportunity to study abroad in places such as Dubai and the Netherlands. While there, you will learn how to combine your faith with business in the global marketplace.
Master of Business Administration 4+1 Program
Cornerstone business finance majors also have the opportunity to qualify for advanced standing in our Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. This gives you the option to earn both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in as few as five years.
CU is dedicated to continuously improving our academic programs to provide you with the skills needed to reach your career goals. Signifying this, our bachelor’s and master’s business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Program learning outcomes are the foundation of a CU degree. Explore how our business finance program prepares you with the essential knowledge and 21st century skills to reach your God-given potential and become a lifelong learner.
Being in the finance program at Cornerstone has inspired me to enter the field of finance with eyes of faith. With this perspective, I am being innovative through holding integrity and a healthy view of money.
Sydney Miller (’22)
Related Programs
The Business Division at Cornerstone is a thriving hub of young professionals preparing themselves to lead faithfully in their future. Take a look at some of the other programs this division provides.