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Stewarding Money with a Godly Perspective
Our Finance program gives our students all the financial, analytical and leadership skills needed to be able to impact the world around them, locally and globally. At SAU, you will become a well-rounded professional who is well-versed in all aspects of personal financial planning, corporate finance and investments while maintaining a biblical worldview. You’ll be able to learn in the TRUE Community Credit Union Trading Center, which includes a state-of-the-art trading center equipped with a live ticker and all the resources that students need to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of trading and gain hands-on experience.
Key Courses
Students in the Finance major will demonstrate competency in all aspects of personal financial planning, corporate finance, and investments. Finance majors will be involved in simulations, field trips and a consulting opportunity. They will also examine the latest methods in international arbitrage and investment opportunities. Students will be prepared for employment in the field of finance or for entering a graduate program upon graduation.
What our students say about the Finance program
“Being able to connect with the community at SAU is one of my favorite things because I enjoy getting to know everyone’s different stories and goals. Being on campus and experiencing small class sizes has allowed me to get to know my professors and classmates on a personal level. The faculty here are very knowledgeable and experienced, you can talk to them about anything because they genuinely care about the students and want to encourage them. Gainey School of Business and the Finance program has so many different opportunities, from internships to being able to go on trips across the country, I feel I have been given the right tools to be successful.”
Fernando Espinosa-Cordova, Class of 2026Gainey School of Business
The Gainey School of Business is known for developing leaders who are skilled in business and rooted in Christ. With a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and ethical decision-making, students engage with business through a lens of faith and service. Faculty bring industry experience into every class, creating a dynamic environment where students are challenged to grow personally and professionally.
Career Pathways
TRUE Community Credit Union Trading Center
Our academic building, The Poling Center for Global Learning and Leadership, includes the TRUE Community Credit Union Trading Room, which trains students for corporate and personal finance careers. The trading center features:
- An electronic wrap-around ticker
- A large LED financial data board
- A large LCD screen for teaching
- An LCD screen for business news
- A bank of seven international clocks
- A specialized teaching bunker
- Continuous financial news feeds
The trading room enables our students to take a step forward in their entrepreneurial skills. The students receive “on the job” experience, practice and knowledge in trading technology, an enhanced level of confidence and familiarity with the latest financial technology.
Where Our Alumni Work
Our alumni have vast connections and are spread out throughout the country. These are some of the notable companies where our alumni work.
