Why study finance at Hofstra?
Wall Street smarts and concrete financial training come together for Hofstra's finance programs. Professional-level trading rooms, IBM Global University and a student-managed investment fund are all ways Hofstra helps you add résumé bullet points during your studies.
- Through Hofstra’s IBM Global University, you can get trained and certified in high-demand computer science areas like AI and Blockchain. Hofstra makes the first partnership of this kind with IBM in New York state.
- As one of the largest academic trading rooms in the nation, our Martin B. Greenberg Trading Room is the same kind used by leading financial institutions. The trading room houses 34 Bloomberg and professional terminals.
- The student-managed investment fund allows you to oversee a $100,000 portfolio as a team. Here, you'll learn how to analyze and distill the fund's investment process.
Program choices
Find out more about your course options by selecting a course level.
- English course
- International Year One
- Undergraduate Degree (Direct Entry)
- Undergraduate Transfer Program
- Graduate Pathway
- Graduate Degree (Direct Entry)
English course
Leads to: University preparation program
Typical entry requirements: High school diploma required
Length of course: From 1 Semester
- Improve your languages skills while adapting to the US culture.
- Prepares your for university study in the US.
International Year One
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.0, plus high school diploma, GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
Length of course: From 1 Semester
- Begin earning credits toward your degree, even if you don't meet the requirements for direct entry.
- Receive additional support to successfully complete the first semester or year of your bachelor's program.
- Graduate in the same amount of time as direct entry students.
Undergraduate Degree (Direct Entry)
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 6.5, plus high school diploma, GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
Length of course: 4 years
- Enter the university as a degree-seeking student who meet the academic and English language requirements for their degree program.
Undergraduate Transfer Program
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.5, plus minimum 24 college credits, college GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
Length of course: From 1 Semester
- Transfer college or university-level credits from previous courses.
- Receive an estimate of transferable credits towards your degree before you start your program.
- Additional academic, language and cultural support to help you adjust to a US environment.
Graduate Pathway
Leads to: Master's degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.5, plus undergraduate degree, 2.5 GPA
Length of course: From 1 Semester
- Progress to your Master's degree with credits.
- Build the academic foundation and language skills needed for master's-level study, as well as prepare for your GRE/GMAT tests, if required.
- Receive the highest level of support with dedicated academic advisors throughout your program.
Graduate Degree (Direct Entry)
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 6.5, plus undergraduate degree, GPA 3.0
Length of course: 2 years
- Enter the university as a degree-seeking student who meet the academic and English language requirements for their degree program.