Finance degrees and programs

A degree in Finance prepares students for careers in financial management, banking, investments, insurance, and real estate. Students develop analytical and quantitative skills to evaluate business decisions, analyze markets, and conduct investment research. The program also provides a strong foundation for graduate study, including an MBA, MS, or Ph.D. in Finance. 

The Department of Finance offers flexible programs including an undergraduate major, Risk and Insurance minor, MS in Finance (including a 4+1 accelerated option), Ph.D. in Business Administration with a Finance concentration, and an online Personal Financial Planning certificate. Students gain hands-on experience through the Bretzlaff Foundation Finance Trading Lab, the Investment Club, and competitions such as the CFA Investment Challenge and CME Group University Trading Challenge.

The Bachelor of Science in Finance program is a member of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program and provides opportunities for students to pursue double majors or minors in related business disciplines such as accounting, economics, and insurance. The Accelerated MS in Finance (4+1 program) allows qualified students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Science in Finance in as little as five years. The Ph.D. in Business Administration (Finance) prepares the next generation of scholars with foundational knowledge and skills in asset pricing, corporate finance, market microstructure, and real estate. The online Personal Financial Planning certificate is designed for students interested in careers in financial advising, as well as for individuals seeking to enhance their personal financial knowledge and long-term financial well-being. The College of Business also offers an on-campus MBA program with a Finance emphasis, as well as an online Executive MBA program.

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Careers

Find out more about typical professions that our students embark on with their undergraduate degree in finance.

Career Opportunities in Finance

Internships and Support

Learn all about internships with local companies, independent study, and scholarships available.

Finance Internships and Support

Finance seminars

See the schedules for upcoming Seminar Series and Brown Bags brought to you by the Finance Department.

Finance Seminars and Brown Bags
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CFA Institute University Affiliation Program

The College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno has been welcomed into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. The College’s Bachelor of Science in Finance has been acknowledged as incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct within the program. This program positions students well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®), which has become the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world.

Entry into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program signifies that the University’s finance program is closely tied to professional practice and is well-suited to prepare students for CFA examinations. Through participation in this program, the College is also eligible to receive a limited number of CFA Program Student Scholarships each year. For more information, contact Dongjoon Lee.

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Meet the Faculty

Our finance faculty prepares students with the skills and knowledge necessary to embark on a successful career ahead. 

Department Faculty