Finance is the study of money management. It is a dynamic and fast-paced industry focused on resource allocation, resource management, acquisition and investment. Finance students enter a promising job market with a variety of career opportunities. Graduates are in high demand in brokerage firms, insurance companies, the foreign exchange market, and the banking industry.
The Finance major prepares students to enter the financial services sector, work in a corporate setting or enroll in graduate school. With a broad foundation in the liberal arts, the major is designed to develop students’ intellectual skills for problem solving, communication, critical thinking, and technical/quantitative analysis. In addition, students gain understanding of ethical issues and knowledge of the principles, theories and regulations in Finance. Eastern graduates have a distinct advantage in the marketplace, as a liberal arts education with a major in Finance places them in an enviable position with companies seeking graduates who are morally and ethically suited for today’s business challenges.
The Banking and Real Estate concentration is excellent preparation for a career in banking management, real estate financing and related fields. Students select three courses from four options, including Financial Management, Real Estate Finance, Bank Management and Financial Derivatives.
The Investment concentration provides students with a range of knowledge related to personal investment, retirement planning and more. Students select three courses from four options, including Personal Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Financial Derivatives and Wealth Management.
$121,750
Median salary, Financial Manager
$94,170
Median salary, Personal Financial Advisor
$65K-$169K
Salary range
Finance majors intern at financial services organizations, insurance companies and other businesses, helping them learn valuable skills and confirming their career choices.
Eastern finance majors have the opportunity to be inducted into Delta Mu Delta (DMD), the international honor society for accounting, business administration, business information systems and finance. DMD has grown into an international honor society that reaches more than 175 countries and has more than 160,000 members.
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Business ConnectionsStudents who pursue undergraduate degrees in Finance can have rewarding and successful careers in a variety of professional fields, including:
Recent Eastern students who earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance are at the following companies and professional/graduate schools:
