Finance

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Finance

Finance

“Too many people do not understand how the economy functions or how to manage their own money, and I see this as an amazing opportunity to help others invest in their futures.”

Meet finance major Caroline Berlin

You should major in finance if:

You love working with numbers and money.
You’re a forward-thinking problem-solver, and you like managing projects and organizations.
You want to help people reach their goals and enjoy life.

Learn how to manage finances for individuals, corporations, or banks with your Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in finance. Our classes cover strategic financial management, insurance and risk management, investments, and securities analysis.

Get hands-on experience managing an investment portfolio using the same technology found at leading financial institutions worldwide.

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What's Finance Like?

Lab work
Writing
Internships
Presentations
Math
Group work & collaboration

Top 1%

We are among the top 1% of business schools worldwide accredited in both business and accounting by AACSB.

Life as a Finance Major

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State-of-the-Art Financial Lab

Get hands-on experience managing investment portfolios in the Maraist Financial Services Lab. We have the same technology as the world’s leading banks, corporations, and government agencies. You’ll learn portfolio management, financial strategy and markets, trading, modeling, and business performance analysis — and make investment recommendations for a $100,000 portfolio for the �鶹��ý Lafayette Foundation.

Internships

Earn credits toward your finance degree through the Moody College of Business Internship Program. Connect with companies and firms to get on-the-job experience in your field before you graduate.

Student Organizations

Finance majors can join the international Financial Management Association and its honor society. Get valuable experience in leadership and collaboration — skills employers are looking for — by joining a student organization.

Business Secrets LLC

The Business Secrets Living-Learning Community (LLC) connects you with other first-year students who share your interest in business. LLC members live in the same residence hall on campus, take classes together, and participate in events and programs focused on starting and managing a business.

Available Concentrations for Finance Majors

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International Business

Combine on-campus international business courses with study abroad opportunities for an international business concentration. Learn how companies operate around the world and prepare for a career at multinational organizations.

The B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration hosts a week of guest speakers and professional development events for students each fall and spring semester.

City of entrepreneurs

In Lafayette, you’ll find both a booming startup scene and international companies like TABASCO® and Stuller.

Each year, the programs in the Moody College of Business are competitively ranked at a national level.

Finance Courses According to Students

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ECON 201: Introduction to Microeconomics

ECON 201 really helped set a huge foundation for my understanding of how the market works. And now when I’m reading econ articles, I understand what they’re saying and I can follow along and interpret it properly.”

Dave Martin, Marketing Major

FNAN 485: Student Managed Investment Portfolio

We follow and research specific stocks and present our findings to the �鶹��ý Lafayette Foundation board at the end of the semester. It gives students a real-world idea of what it’s like to work in the financial services industry.”

Alex Hannie, Finance Major

Careers in Finance

Kori Comeaux

My long-term career goal was to become a financial advisor, so I’m thrilled that I was able to accept that position at 25 years old. I help people plan for and achieve their long-term financial goals. This was the career I had in mind when I decided to major in finance at �鶹��ý Lafayette.”

Finance, '15

Financial Advisor at Edward Jones

Meet Kori Comeaux

Jobs in Finance

Graduate Student
Owner & Financial Planner
Insurance Underwriter
Financial Analyst
Portfolio Manager
Data Analyst
Mortgage Advisor

Program Requirements

Admissions Requirements

To major in finance, you must meet the University's admissions requirements.
See the full admission requirements.

Graduation Requirements

All finance majors must complete 120 credit hours and pass all selected courses with a C or higher to graduate.

See all requirements in the University’s catalog:

To earn a minor in finance, you must take at least 18 credit hours of finance courses. At least 6 hours need to be at the 300/400 level.

Students in any major can earn a business minor. Business majors can apply with the Moody Business Office of Student Services by email. Non-business majors will need to contact the Dean’s Office of their college. See requirements above for a finance minor or check out another business minor:

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Meet finance major Caroline Berlin

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