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Program Overview

Credits: 127 credits

Our undergraduate Finance program is meticulously designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the financial principles essential for success in the global economy. We blend theory with hands-on application, allowing you to delve deeply into financial markets, investment strategies, corporate finance, and analysis.

Be assured that our faculty consists of seasoned professionals and scholars with extensive industry experience and academic expertise. You’ll receive personalized instruction with small class sizes and meaningful engagement with faculty. In addition, you’ll have the advantage of on-campus labs to provide you with essential financial data resources.

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Experiential Learning

Our Student Management Investment Fund offers you hands-on learning opportunities to oversee an investment portfolio, enhancing your understanding of diverse portfolio objectives, policies, and strategies.

Internship Opportunities

Our Finance students receive internships with prestigious companies, including Merrill, Citigroup, M&T Bank, Alliance Advisory Group, Deloitte, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

CFA Institute-Affiliated University

We offer extensive resources to help you prepare for the CFA exam. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in the CFA Research Challenge.

My experience studying abroad in London was life changing. This trip not only expanded my knowledge of financial markets and history, it also afforded me the opportunity to understand a new culture.
Elijah Sutton, ‘24

Discovery Awaits

What You’ll Study at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ

Our Finance program equips you with a comprehensive understanding of financial theory, emphasizing core concepts such as risk management, financial modeling, valuation techniques, and strategic financial decision-making. Through immersive learning experiences, including case studies, simulations, and real-world projects, students gain practical skills essential for professional application.

Our curriculum remains dynamic, continuously updated to align with current industry trends and practices. Once you graduate, you’ll be well-prepared for diverse finance careers, including investment banking, financial analysis, corporate finance, asset management, and financial consulting.

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Find Your Best Self

Knowledge, Experience, and Skill Development

Comprehensive understanding of financial theory

Analytical prowess

Financial expertise

Professional confidence

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Pursuing a minor can enhance your academic experience and broaden your expertise beyond your major field of study. The minor coursework is designed to provide foundational knowledge and specialized skills to diversity your academic credentials and future opportunities. Explore coursework for a minor in this program!

 

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Prepare to Soar

Academic, Experiential, and Career Pathways

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Opportunities

Internships: Gain hands-on experience and build professional networks through internships at top firms like Merrill, Citigroup, Deloitte, and M&T Bank.
Research Competitions: Compete in the CFA Institute Research Challenge under the guidance of faculty mentors, developing analytical and presentation skills.
Student Managed Investment Fund: Manage a live investment portfolio, applying financial theories and strategies in real time.

Careers

Financial Analysts
Investment Bankers
Corporate Finance Managers

Median salary for Financial Managers $156,100 per year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Accreditations

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NU offers rolling admissions, which means that you can apply at any time for the upcoming semester. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and students are typically notified of an admission decision in 3-4 weeks. What’s stopping you?

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Main Contact

Hoontaek Seo
Dr. Hoontaek Seo

Associate Professor of Finance
Chair of the Economics and Finance Department


T/W/TH: 10-12 p.m.

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Finance Faculty

Dr. Changjie Hu

Assistant Professor

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Christopher M. Hugar, CFA, CFP®

Faculty Fellow

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Dr. Hoontaek Seo

Associate Professor of Finance
Chair of the Economics and Finance Department

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Dr. Qing Yang

Assistant Professor

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