Department of Finance
Finance majors build a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of financial management. That’s why we teach the principles of finance, explain how financial techniques can solve some of society’s most important problems, and offer many experiential learning opportunities both on and off campus, to prepare our ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs for future responsibilities as financial managers. Whatever your career goals, we will work with you to ensure you acquire the skills and experiences to translate your dreams into reality.
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Whether you're set on pursing a degree or just exploring your options, there's much to be gained from a finance degree. Our Finance majors prepare you to work in investment banking, consulting, corporate finance, investment management, investment advisory services, commercial banking, insurance, and real estate fields.
Student Managed Investment Fund
The Student Managed Investment Fund currently assists in the management of a significant amount of ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ’s endowment fund. This course is an experiential learning opportunity that takes concepts learned earlier through the various courses at ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ and applies them to current market scenarios.
Chicago Finance Week
Finance ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs have the incredible privilege of participating in Chicago Finance Week, an exceptional networking, learning, and resume-building opportunity. This highly esteemed program grants ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs unparalleled access to the foremost, rapidly ascending figures and cutting-edge concepts within the realm of finance.
Wall Street Week
Finance ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs are presented with exceptional networking, learning, and resume-building occasions annually, facilitated by the Wall Street Week experiential learning initiative. This initiative provides ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs with unparalleled access to the forefront of rapidly emerging financial thought leaders and groundbreaking concepts, thereby enriching their understanding of the financial landscape.
Investment Banking Competition
The Department of Finance offers the Investment Banking Case Competition, sponsored by William Blair & Company. This competition showcases teams of ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs who have an interest in investment banking, private equity, commercial banking, corporate finance, venture capital, and consulting careers. It is an excellent opportunity to develop and highlight ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs’ business and presentation skills.
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ/Cleveland Research Company Stock Pitch Competition
The competition provides an opportunity for ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs to demonstrate knowledge of the financial markets and to pitch an investment idea to industry professionals. The investment idea is evaluated as a long position with a 3–12 month investment horizon. Teams of 2–4 ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs put together stock pitch presentations; finalists present their ideas to the Cleveland Research Company.
Center for Real Estate, Finance, and Investment
The Center for Real Estate Finance and Investment (REFI) stands as a pivotal hub, strategically designed to cater to the academic needs of the school's real estate major and minor programs.
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Farmer School of Business Department of Finance
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Oxford, OH 45056