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Finance is concerned with the acquisition and management of funds by business firms, governments, and individuals. In our program, you’ll learn both the theoretical background and the analytical tools required to make effective judgements when determining the value of financial and real assets and derivatives. You’ll choose from three specializations:
First-year students need to apply to Business Undeclared for admission consideration to Gies. They then can pursue the Finance degree if admitted.
98% employed or continuing education
86% employed after graduation
12% attending graduate school
$74,219 average starting annual income
Sample employer destinations: KPMG (20), Deloitte (18), PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) (15) View All
Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Columbia University, College of Dupage View All
3.7 years to degree
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