Finance Major
Manage money, investments, and financial assets to make informed decisions in the business world.Financial Modeling Workshops
In the finance major, students dive into risk management, financial markets, and portfolio analysis. Conduct hands-on financial modeling workshops where students use Excel to analyze financial data, build projections, and make informed business decisions.
Stock Market Simulation
In the classroom, battle your classmates in the stock market simulation game. Students experience the dynamics of financial markets by making investment decisions and tracking the performance of their virtual portfolios. Leave the program a master in investment strategies!
Career Development
Explore abundant networking events and career fairs like Meet the Firms, facilitating connections with potential employers. Our students leverage the robust alumni network for internship opportunities and entry-level positions.
Finance Club
Host guest speakers and attend field trips to cities like Kansas City, Chicago, and New York, providing real-world insights into finance markets.
Win Competitions
In the Future Business Leaders of America, students attend conferences and win national titles in the Finance Case Competition.
Dual Major
Finance fits well with other BBA degrees from the Kelce College of Business and is an excellent choice to complement a second major or minor.
Building a Virtual Stock Market Portfolio
Brooklyn and Joel use state-of-the-art simulations to practice investment strategies in a stock market project.
only 6%
of schools in the world are accredited by the AACSB
8%
projected growth in finance positions
$50M
Gorilla Rising initiative planned for downtown
$300K
in scholarships awarded to business students annually
Finance Careers
A degree in Finance opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities across industries. Graduates of our program have gone on to pursue successful careers as:
- Financial Officers: Oversee financial activities, ensuring compliance and strategic financial planning.
- Credit Analysts: Evaluate the creditworthiness of individuals or businesses to inform lending decisions.
- Budget Analysts: Analyze financial data to create budget reports and optimize resource allocation.
- Bank Managers: Lead and manage daily operations of a bank branch, ensuring customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance.
- Finance Managers: Coordinate financial strategies, supervise financial reporting, and support organizational goals.
- Investment Brokers: Facilitate financial transactions, offer investment advice, and manage portfolios.
- Loan Officers: Assess loan applications, determine eligibility, and guide clients through the borrowing process.
- Compensation and Benefits Managers: Design and oversee employee compensation and benefits programs.
- Auditors: Examine financial records to ensure accuracy and identify areas for improvement.
- Business Development Officers: Identify opportunities for business growth and implement strategies for expansion.
- Operations Managers: Supervise and streamline organizational processes to optimize efficiency and productivity.
Additional information
Finance Degree Map download
Catalog – see catalog for the College of Business