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Finance (FIN)

Major Overview

The Finance (FIN) major prepares students to support core areas of finance with theories and applications of financial models and decision-making. The Finance major has four separate specializations: Corporate Financial Management (FCFM), Investment Management & Chartered Financial Analyst (FCFA), Financial Accounting (FFAC), and Private Credit and Commercial Banking (FPCB).

Major Course Topics & Skills

  • Financial Analytics, Investments (including Debts, Equity, and Derivatives), Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, International Business Law, Asset Valuation, Bank Management, Portfolio Management, and Fixed Income Securities
94%*

EMPLOYMENT RATE

$72K*

MEDIAN STARTING SALARY

*Data based on Class of 2025 First Destination Survey, students seeking employment.

Experiential Opportunities

  • Finance Club, SEED, BASIS, CREDIT, Financial Planning Association (FPA), Finance for Females and Friends (FFF), Investment Banking Group (IBG)
  • Finance Student Advisory Council (FINSAC)

Early Career Roles

CORPORATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

  • Client Services Associate
  • Corporate Banking Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Risk Management Associate

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

  • Client Services Associate
  • Equity Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Investment Banking Analyst
  • Sales & Trading Analyst

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

  • Budget Analyst
  • Contract Analyst
  • Corporate Tax Planner
  • Tax Associate

PRIVATE CREDIT & COMMERCIAL BANKING

  • Commercial Loan Officer
  • Corporate Banking Associate
  • Investment Banking Analyst
  • Risk Management Analyst