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Finance

Gies College of Business

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What is Finance?

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: 

  • Corporate Finance 
  • Risk Management
  • Wealth Management

First-year students need to apply to Business Undeclared for admission consideration to Gies. They then can pursue the Finance degree if admitted.

Career Options

  • Asset management
  • Commercial banking
  • Corporate finance
  • Financial consulting
  • Financial planning
  • Insurance
  • Investment banking
  • Real estate
  • Sales & trading

Post-Graduation Success1

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

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

  • Commitment to activities, employment, or community involvement

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention2

3.7 years to degree

First-Year retention rate: N/A

Four-year graduation rate: N/A

Six-year graduation rate: N/A

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $18,372
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $18,884
  • Total: $42,310

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $38,724
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses:$19,224
  • Total: $63,002

International

  • Tuition: $44,688
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $19,224
  • Total: $68,966
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