Finance Undergraduate Program

Finance students learn how to raise, invest, and manage capital in creative, productive, and responsible ways. Additionally, the finance major offers three emphases (also offered as minors), giving students the option of a deeper foundation in these areas: Advanced Financial Analysis (AFA),  Fintech, and Real Estate.

Learn more about studying Fintech here.

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Curriculum

This broad-ranged curriculum prepares students with a full range of intermediate and advanced business skills in the areas of investment, financial management, hedge funds, private equity, and more.

Admission Criteria

Ready to declare? Explore the admissions requirements for a degree in finance and make an appointment with your academic advisor to confirm your path to graduation.

Advanced Degrees

The Department of Finance also offers both a graduate degree and a Ph.D. program. The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) degree is ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for best value by the Financial Times.

Careers in Finance

Students are prepared for careers in a variety of areas, including venture capitalism, investment, and commercial banking.

Meet with your career coach to discuss anything career-related from exploration to negotiation – we’re here to help!

Susan Grant
Susan GrantCareer Coach
Marcus Franck
Marcus FranckCareer Coach
Delilah Martis
Delilah MartisCareer Coach
Average Starting Salary
$0
*2023-24, indicates base salary plus variable compensation
Average Outcome Rate
99%

*2023-24

Top 5 Hiring Companies
  1. Wells Fargo
  2. Goldman Sachs
  3. Fidelity Investments
  4. FDIC
  5. JPMorganChase

**Outcome rate represents the percentage of respondents who reported employment, continuing education, or serving in the military.

Eccles Experience in Finance

Your Eccles Experience as a finance major includes the premier support of a dedicated academic advisor, career coach, and world-class faculty. Finance majors can participate in various experiential learning opportunities, including the Finance Career Conference, Student Investment Fund, Finance Club, UVF II, and Week on Wall Street.

Ranking among the top 30 universities in the world of research, the Department of Finance is home to world-class faculty and programs, preparing students for what’s next in finance.