Financial Services Major
At A Glance
Program Type
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Learning
Preparation for Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Outcome
95% of accounting students receive job offers by graduation
Pursuing a career in financial services gives you career flexibility and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both people and in organizations. Our programs focus on a holistic approach to financial matters, producing graduates who have a high level of technical expertise combined with care for people and deeply rooted Christian character.
Our program will prepare you to analyze, solve, critically assess, and strategically plan financial matters. Professors will work with you closely as you gain technical competency and, more importantly, will know you by name and seek to help you grow your faith, character and soft skills.
Graduates of our program often seek licensure as a Certified Financial Planner or Certified Public Accountant and go on to become leaders in the financial services world. You’ll find our alumni as partners in financial firms, owners of their own financial practices, and influencers in the
Concentrations
As part of our major, we offer two concentrations:
Accounting
Our accounting concentration focuses on the technical skills, critical thinking and analytics expertise you need to succeed as an accountant. We offer a robust internship program, thanks to strong relationships with international, national and regional businesses, and offer opportunities to serve the community.
95% of our students receive professional accounting jobs by graduation, and 100% receive offers within six months of graduation.
Financial Planning
Our financial planning course of study is registered by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board), equipping you with the necessary technical and professional skills for a successful career as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), the top credentialing certification in the profession.
Each of our students receive financial planning internships after their junior year and full-time financial planning job offers upon graduation.
Program Distinctives Why Study Financial Services at George Fox?
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You will put yourself in position to pursue well-defined pathways that lead to professional certifications (CPA or CFP®) or opportunities in private industry with leading organizations.
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You’ll engage closely with outside experts, practicing professionals, and alumni, giving you a well-rounded perspective on financial matters.
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You will be taught by professors who are licensed and experienced CPAs and CFPs. Our faculty also includes a licensed attorney to provide all-important guidance around the estate planning aspect of financial planning.
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Our program emphasizes business beyond the “bottom line,” integrating the importance of ethics and character development into the curriculum.
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We focus on the human element, with an emphasis on values and character that go beyond technical subject matter to client engagement, soft skills, stewardship, and more!
Courses / Curriculum What Will I Study?
Career Outlook What’s After George Fox
We consistently place students into highly competitive internships and careers. With a degree in financial services, students have clear pathways to highly prized professional certifications and access to jobs that are in-demand, flexible, and filled with opportunities for growth and advancement.
Students engage in professional development activities as early as their sophomore year and partner with their professors to connect with our vast network of alumni within the financial services industry. Our graduates are consistently placed in some of the best business organizations in the world.
- KPMG
- Goldman Sachs
- Deloitte
- Moss Adams
- Ameriprise Financial
- PwC
- Amazon
- Nike
- AIM Wealth Management
- Finity Group
Lane Kimbro
Investment Banking Management and Strategy Analyst, Goldman Sachs
Looking back on my time on campus, one of the things that I grew the most in was finding my voice, and making it heard. I was encouraged in so many different ways to lead. [I appreciate] the encouragement from my professors to excel in the career of finance and business. I felt nothing but love from the people around me to accomplish big things.
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