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Business Finance
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.
Degree Type
- Bachelor of Science
- Minor
Academic Division
- Business Division
Format
- Residential
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Of business finance graduates from the class of 2019 were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months.
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Student-to-faculty ratio with an average class size of 22.
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Of students participate in internship or practicum experiences.
Lead With
Deep Conviction and Wisdom
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
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.
Accreditation
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
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.
Jordan Buffum (’15)Cornerstone did a great job of preparing me for the workforce. Not only did I build the necessary knowledge base to succeed in my job, but I also learned how to integrate my faith in the workplace to positively influence those around me.
Faculty
CU professors are devoted to the success of our students. Select a faculty member to learn more about their campus involvement, research interests and teaching responsibilities.
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.
