Finance Degree

The finance program at Hawaii Pacific University prepares students for careers as a credit analyst, finance officer, financial advisor, financial analyst, financial planner, loan officer, or investment banker. The program focuses on planning, managing, and analyzing financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Program courses include: principles of accounting, financial instruments, capital planning, funds acquisition, asset and debt management, budgeting, financial analysis, and investments and portfolio management. Get more details below including other Hawaii colleges that offer finance degrees.

Hawaii Pacific University

1128 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu, HI

Hawaii Pacific University is a nonprofit private institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. About eight thousand students enroll at HPU per year.

Areas of study available at HPU include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1280 - 1638 for the SAT exam and in a range of 18 - 24 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. This school has an admissions rate of around 70 percent of which only 19 percent chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $18,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Some students at HPU may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The Hawaii Pacific University "Sea Warriors" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students who wish to get more about Hawaii Pacific University can visit their website at http://www.hpu.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Chief Sustainability Officers

Description

Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Treasurers and Controllers

Description

Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, treasurers and controllers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Urban Honolulu, HI
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $103140

Budget Analysts

Description

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, budget analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Urban Honolulu, HI
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $75580

Credit Analysts

Description

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, credit analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Urban Honolulu, HI
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $70070

Financial Analysts

Description

Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, financial analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Urban Honolulu, HI
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.36
  • Average Annual Salary: $67300

Personal Financial Advisors

Description

Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, personal financial advisors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 29.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Urban Honolulu, HI
  • Total Employment: 310
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $98090

Loan Officers

Description

Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, and loan underwriters.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, loan officers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Urban Honolulu, HI
  • Total Employment: 800
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $69870

Financial Quantitative Analysts

Description

Develop quantitative financial products used to inform individuals or financial institutions engaged in saving, lending, investing, borrowing, or managing risk. Investigate methods for financial analysis to create mathematical models used to develop improved analytical tools or advanced financial investment instruments.

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).