Finance
Our AACSB-accredited finance program prepares you to succeed in both private industry and the public sector. Choose from emphasis areas like General Finance, Financial Planning and Insurance, or Quantitative Finance. The Financial Planning and Insurance emphasis is a CFP Board Registered Program, offering a direct path to Certified Financial Planner™ certification. You can also add a minor in Financial Planning or a certificate in Business Analytics to broaden your skill set. Whether you're pursuing a major or enhancing your degree with a minor or certificate, you'll find flexible options to match your goals.
Finance Career Options
A finance degree opens doors across industries—from banking and insurance to corporate finance and government. Our alumni have launched careers at Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, IBM, UnitedHealth Group, FDIC, and Federated Insurance.
- Financial Analysts
- Personal Financial Planners
- Credit Analysts
- Investment Banking Analysts
- Financial Examiner
- Insurance Underwriter
- Risk Analysts
- Sales and Training Analysts
Potential Salary
$101,910
Finance Degrees at MSU
Finance, Bachelor of Science–General Finance
With the General Finance emphasis, you'll develop essential analytical and technical skills for careers in corporate finance, banking and investments. Tailor your education with courses in corporate finance, investment analysis, and financial markets. This emphasis is part of the AACSB-accredited College of Business.
Finance, Bachelor of Science–Financial Planning and Insurance
The Financial Planning emphasis helps you build the skills needed to manage individual finances and succeed in financial consulting and client relations. You'll master financial planning software, strengthen interpersonal communication skills, and gain the expertise for a successful career in personal financial advising. This emphasis is part of the AACSB-accredited College of Business.
Finance, Bachelor of Science–Quantitative Finance
If you have strong analytical skills, the Quantitative Finance emphasis is a great fit. You'll learn essential techniques in business analytics, financial risk management, and derivatives—preparing you for a data-driven career in finance. Courses include corporate finance, investments, and financial markets. This emphasis is part of the AACSB-accredited College of Business.
Financial Planning, Minor
This minor is an excellent choice for any major, whether you're interested in managing your own finances or pursuing a career in the field. It is part of our AACSB-accredited College of Business, a mark of excellence recognized worldwide.
Business Analytics, Certificate
Earn a certificate in Business Analytics and learn to analyze data to support informed, data-driven business decisions. This certificate is offered through the AACSB-accredited College of Business.
Finance, Bachelor of Science–General Finance
With the General Finance emphasis, you'll develop essential analytical and technical skills for careers in corporate finance, banking and investments. Tailor your education with courses in corporate finance, investment analysis, and financial markets. This emphasis is part of the AACSB-accredited College of Business.
Finance, Bachelor of Science–Financial Planning and Insurance
The Financial Planning emphasis helps you build the skills needed to manage individual finances and succeed in financial consulting and client relations. You'll master financial planning software, strengthen interpersonal communication skills, and gain the expertise for a successful career in personal financial advising. This emphasis is part of the AACSB-accredited College of Business.
Finance, Bachelor of Science–Quantitative Finance
If you have strong analytical skills, the Quantitative Finance emphasis is a great fit. You'll learn essential techniques in business analytics, financial risk management, and derivatives—preparing you for a data-driven career in finance. Courses include corporate finance, investments, and financial markets. This emphasis is part of the AACSB-accredited College of Business.
Financial Planning, Minor
This minor is an excellent choice for any major, whether you're interested in managing your own finances or pursuing a career in the field. It is part of our AACSB-accredited College of Business, a mark of excellence recognized worldwide.
Business Analytics, Certificate
Earn a certificate in Business Analytics and learn to analyze data to support informed, data-driven business decisions. This certificate is offered through the AACSB-accredited College of Business.
Maverick Student Investment Fund
Join the Maverick Student Investment Fund (MavFund) to gain real-world experience managing over $1 million for the University Foundation. You'll research stock market sectors and evaluate stocks using industry-standard tools.
Maverick Center for Financial Wellness
The Charles Schwab Foundation Center for Financial Wellness supports students on their financial journey with expert guidance, educational resources, and real-world strategies to help build lasting financial wellness.
For Students: Access personalized financial coaching, workshops, and tools to navigate budgeting, saving, investing and more.
For Partners: Collaborate with us to empower students with financial knowledge and resources that drive lifelong success.
United Prairie Bank Integrated Business Experience
The United Prairie Bank Integrated Business Experience (IBE) merges essential courses in Finance, Management, and Marketing into a real-world entrepreneurial venture. Students gain leadership, an entrepreneurial mindset, and hands-on experience by operating a business alongside their team and setting them up for success in their careers. The IBE is also a certificate program.
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Finance Club
The Finance Club is a great way to explore different career paths in finance. Through guest speaker events, you'll learn about careers in various fields such as corporate finance, investments, wealth management, and real estate.
Finance Advisory Board
The Finance Advisory Board guides our program's curriculum, ensuring it meets industry needs. Board members also connect students and faculty with the professional community, creating valuable networking and career opportunities.
The Business Analytics Advisory Council
The Business Analytics Advisory Board offers strategic guidance to the College of Business. The board's recommendations help shape the certificate program, while also connecting students, faculty, and alumni with the business community.
Internships and Professional Development
The College of Business Internship and Professional Development Team offer services to help you find your perfect internship. They offer a range of services, including one-on-one and group sessions, resume writing, interview preparation and assistance with networking, searching and applying for internship credit.
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Accounting
Accounting graduates consistently surpass the national average on the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) examination, preparing them for successful careers in public, industrial, or governmental accounting. Join the AACSB accredited program.
Actuarial Science Minor
Actuarial science uses math and statistics to help businesses manage financial risks, especially in insurance and finance.
Statistics
Statistics is the mathematical science of learning from data, essential for business applications.
Economics
Economics offers a diverse curriculum covering international trade, financial economics, industrial organization, environmental economics, sports economics, labor economics, public finance, and econometrics. This broad focus equips students with the analytical skills needed for a wide range of careers.
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