Finance
Build Your Future in Finance
Majoring in Finance at UVA Wise will prepare you for a professional career in corporate finance, banking, investments and financial services by developing a solid foundation in business administration while gaining advanced knowledge in financial management and data-driven decision making.
Hands-On, Data-Driven Learning
Learning goes beyond the classroom at UVA Wise. You can gain real-world experience through internships, undergraduate research, community engagement, study abroad and other hands-on opportunities that help you develop the skills employers value in professionals.
Career Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
- Faster than average job growth is projected for business and financial occupations through 2034.
- Nearly 1 million job openings are expected each year in business and financial occupations.
- Median annual wage for business and financial occupations is more than $80,000, compared with $49,500 for all occupations.
- Career opportunities include financial analyst, financial manager, investment analyst, budget analyst, commercial banker, financial planner and corporate finance professional.
Learn How to:
- Demonstrate Core Financial Competence
- Apply Analytical and Technological Skills
- Understand Global and Emerging Financial Trends
- Integrate Business Functions for Effective Decision Making
Sample Course Offerings
- FIN 3100 Money, Banking and Financial Markets
- FIN 3830 Corporate Finance
- FIN 3920 Investment Analysis
- FIN 4200 Global Finance, Blockchain, and Derivatives
- ACC 3010 Intermediate Accounting I
- MGT 3620 Social Issues and Business Ethics in Management
Read course descriptions in the College Catalog.
Course Structure
- Liberal Arts Core Requirements 48-49 credits
- Department Core Requirements 33 credits
- Major-Discipline Requirements
- Required Courses: 18 credits
- Elective Courses: 9 credits
- General Elective 12-13 credits
Total 120 credits