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The financial sector has its own specialized vocabulary. Students who master this professional language will unlock numerous career paths and possibilities. Purdue University Northwest's Finance program offers a demanding curriculum, yet those who rise to the occasion will enter the business world equipped with the distinctive education only PNW provides.
The Bachelor of Science in Business with a Finance major and Banking concentration at Purdue University Northwest teaches the specialized terminology of finance. Developed in collaboration with the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA), this program prepares graduates for diverse positions in banking and finance. Completing this industry-focused banking curriculum will position you for immediate career success after graduation.
Banking students complete a mix of general education requirements, core business classes, and specialized finance courses. These finance classes are enhanced with banking-specific coursework to ensure professional readiness.
The program includes four mandatory electives: Financial Institution Management, Financial Compliance Reporting, Risk Assessment, and Sales Techniques.
Indiana's banking sector is projected to expand by 10.7% between 2016 and 2026, outpacing the state's average occupational growth rate during this period.
Applicants must have official high school transcript(s) or GED test score report.
Test scores: Internet Based TOEFL (iBT) - 79 or higher; IELTS with a score of at least 6.5 or higher; British O-Level English Language Exam with a Grade of A or B on Ordinary Level of GCE/GCSE/IGCSE. PNW Undergraduate Admissions accepts a 100-110 Duolingo English Test score band.