Why Major or Minor in Finance

The Department of Finance provides a curriculum which enables all students in the College of Commerce to acquire a basic understanding of the public and private financial processes, which affect all aspects of business, government and personal investments. It provides a strong foundation for students with career goals related to corporate financial management, investment analysis and management, risk management, management consulting, banking and other financial institution administration.

We offer a wide array of courses. Depending on career goals, students can choose their electives in a manner that would emphasize selected fields, including the following:

Corporate Financial Management: This emphasis prepares students for careers in the financial management area in any type of business or corporation.
Investment Analysis/Management: This emphasis is for students interested in financial markets, investment banking and portfolio management.
Banking and Financial Services: This emphasis prepares students for careers in banking and in the financial services industry in general. These include commercial and consumer lending, credit analysis, leasing, and personal financial planning.
Risk Management: This emphasis prepares students for a career in the dynamic field of derivatives and risk management.

What Can I do with a Major in Finance?

The undergraduate Finance program at DePaul University is emminently practical-- we want to give you the tools, skills, resources, and contacts to thrive in a career in Finance. However, we realize that there isn't just one path that our graduates follow-- a major in Finance opens up a huge breadth of opportunities and careers. You can find an incredibly helpful guide to answer the question "What can I do with a Major in Finance?" below. Click below for the pdf.