Finance, B.S.
The field of finance encompasses three closely related perspectives: how businesses raise and invest capital, how individuals allocate their savings among different investment alternatives and how markets function to equate the demand for capital by firms and the supply of capital by investors. Saint Louis University's nationally-ranked finance program prepares students for successful careers in a dynamic global economy.
SLU students can choose from three specialized concentrations:
Financial Analysis – Prepares students for careers in investment research and asset management and success on the CFA exam.
Real Estate Finance – Focuses on real estate investment, development, and lending.
Financial Planning – Equips students with skills in personal finance, wealth management, and retirement planning.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Career Outcomes & Placement Statistics
- Overall Outcomes: About 84% of SLU graduates are either employed, pursuing further studies, engaged in service programs, or in the military within six months after graduation
- Employment Breakdown: Another source reports that roughly 49.6% are working, 44.1% continue education, and 5.6% are still seeking employment
- Satisfaction: Around 92% of graduates are satisfied with their career or graduate study outcomes
Career Support and Resources
- SLU offers comprehensive career preparation through:
- Handshake: The central platform for job listings, internships, and on-campus recruiting
- Career Services: Offers résumé coaching, mock interviews via BigInterview, career fairs, experiential learning, and alumni networking through SLUConnections and other tools (Interstride, GoinGlobal)
- Special Programs: Including BHIP (Billiken Horizons Internship Program), research grants (SURGE), reciprocity assistance for job searches beyond St. Louis, skill development modules, and MyPlan career coaching
- Global Network: Over 133,000 alumni globally who provide networking and professional opportunities
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
3.0 GPA (out of 4.0) is a safe baseline for SLU admission, but selective majors may require 3.2+.
TOEFL iBT – 80
TOEFL PBT – 550
TOEFL ITP Plus (China) – 627
IELTS – 6.5
PTE Academic – 54
Duolingo English Test – 110
SAT (Reading & Writing) – 550
ACT (English section) – 21
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
227840 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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