Program at a glance
How much does it cost?
Learn more about how to afford a degree from the University of Nevada, Reno.
How long does it take?
This 120-credit program is designed to be completed in four years.
What will I learn in a bachelor's degree in finance program?
A bachelor's degree in finance provides knowledge essential for careers in financial management, banking and other financial institutions, 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.
There are two tracks in the finance major: accounting and economics. Each of these emphases require the completion of different courses.
CFA Institute Affiliated University
Our Bachelor of Science in Finance has been welcomed into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, having 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®) charter, which has become the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world.
Entry into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program signals to potential students, employers, and the marketplace that our curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well-suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA examinations.
Learning outcomes
With a degree in finance, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of fundamental business knowledge and practices.
- Possess analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Effectively communicate within a business environment.
- Use information technology to support business analysis and operations.
- Recognize, evaluate and resolve ethical issues, both personally and organizationally.
- Develop a global business perspective and will have the knowledge and skills to conduct business internationally.
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Other degrees in the finance program
The Master of Science in Finance program is designed to provide the foundation students will need to adapt and excel in the rapidly changing environment of the finance profession. The Finance faculty at the University of Nevada, Reno are dedicated to presenting students with solid fundamentals, along with cutting edge topics and techniques in investments, portfolio management, working capital management, and real estate investment.
The program also serves to develop strong technical and analytical skills in the area of finance, considerably beyond the introductory level courses presented to undergraduates, and helps students acquire the core conceptual knowledge about the applications of those skills in solving financial business problems and furthering the body of knowledge through ongoing research. It emphasizes the skills needed to succeed in the business community, including teamwork, leadership and the ability to communicate effectively.
The Master of Science in Finance program, which primarily targets those students with Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, and quantitative backgrounds who wish to pursue or advance their careers in Finance, is sufficiently flexible to accommodate students with a bachelor’s degree in any field.
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Careers with a degree in finance
Finance majors can work in large corporations, small businesses, financial institutions, and in all levels of government and international organizations. A list of possible areas of employment includes but is not limited to:
- Local, national and international corporations
- International organizations such as the World Bank
- Treasury department of local or state governments
- Pension and mutual fund sales and management
- Research departments of major brokerage houses
- Investment banking
- Commercial banks
- Investment management
- Insurance companies
- Financial planners
- Brokerage & securities sales
- Consulting firms
You can afford the University of Nevada, Reno
76% of students receive financial aid
Almost everyone is eligible to receive some kind of aid. We offer need-based and merit-based forms of financial aid to help you afford college.
54% of all students graduate with no debt
That's right. More than half of our students leave the University of Nevada, Reno with no student debt.
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