![Two students talking in a Finance class](/sites/default/files/images/Business%20Admin-Finance.jpg)
Why Study Finance?
Major | Business/Finance | CEBAH
A growing profession, finance is a field with flexibility and unlimited growth potential. As a finance major, you won’t just learn about investments, capital planning, international finance and financial analysis, you’ll also gain key employment skills like interpersonal interaction, decision making and communication.
20+
Countries represented in student body
76%
Of students completed at least one high-impact practice before graduation
67%
Of students received financial aid in 2022-2023
![Finance student Kaylee Beier](/sites/default/files/images/ST_KayleeBeier_300x300.jpg)
![Two students smile and talk during class](/sites/default/files/images/Students%20Talking_3IMG.jpg)
Skills and Learning Outcomes
- Understand financial topics including real estate investments, portfolio management, financial and personal risk management and international finance management.
- Make capital budget decisions.
- Evaluate optimal capital structure and dividend policy.
- Perform lease financing and learn about bankruptcy and mergers.
- Analyze investment options and manage investment risks.
Types of Courses
- Management and Organizational Behavior
- Managerial Finance
- Multinational Financial Management
- Operations Management
- Principles of Marketing
- Real Estate
- Risk Management and Insurance
- Strategic Management
- Statistical Methods for Economics and Business
![Student works on mechanical vehicle in the Makers Space](/sites/default/files/images/Makers%20Space_3IMG.jpg)
![Student raising their hand during class](/sites/default/files/images/Student%20Raising%20Hand_3IMG.jpg)
Potential Careers
Finance majors graduate from UW-River Falls prepared for a variety of careers in the financial field. Potential roles include:
- Account Executive
- Bank Branch Manager
- Financial Advisor or Analyst
- International Banking Officer
- Personal/Commercial Lending Officer
- Risk Manager
Get More Information
Interested in learning more about UWRF or any of our 70+ areas of study? Just share your contact information and we'll be in touch!