Finance degrees and programs

A degree in Finance provides students knowledge essential for careers in financial management, banking, investments, and insurance. Students coming from the Finance program have the skills necessary to credibly weigh-in on fiscal matters associated with business investment and stock and mutual fund research and analysis. Moreover, the Finance Major is a good stepping-stone for students interested in a earning an MBA or other postgraduate degree.

For students who are interested in expanding upon their operational knowledge of business and finance, the College offers extensive and well-respected graduate programs including campus and Executive Masters of Business Administration degrees and a Masters of Finance. Those programs are adapted to the unique scheduling demands of the returning student and in the case of the Executive MBA, all classes are held exclusively online.

We offer a major, along with master's degree program in finance. 

Explore finance degrees and programs

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