Academic Department:
Department of Finance

Earn your finance degree.

Finance students develop the analytical, technical, and decision-making skills needed to evaluate investments, understand financial markets, assess business opportunities, and make strategic financial decisions. The Finance curriculum prepares students for a broad range of careers across financial institutions and corporations.

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A Finance degree prepares students for a broad range of careers across financial markets, financial institutions, and corporations.

Investment Banking AnalystCorporate Finance AnalystCommercial Banking AnalystInvestment Research AnalystAsset Management AnalystWealth Management AdvisorReal Estate Finance AnalystRisk AnalystFinancial Consultant

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Why choose a Finance major at Harbert?

Students will become familiar with the institutions, theory, and practice involved with finance, including areas of corporate finance, financial institution, financial markets, and investments. 

Internships

During the 2025–2026 academic year, more than 325 Finance students completed internships across 25+ states. These experiences provide students with hands-on exposure to the finance industry while building the technical skills, professional experience, and industry relationships that prepare them for successful careers.

Internships & Career Opportunities

Industry Engagement

Students can attend several Industry Days throughout the year, featuring breakout sessions and opportunities to connect directly with employers. These events help students explore career paths, gain industry insight, and network.

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Students have interned with companies like:

Founders Advisors JP Morgan logo Delta Airlines logo Coca-Cola Company logo Home Depot logo

 

Finance course requirements

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View the required courses for the fincance major by semester and begin building your plan of study now. Academic advising is here to help you stay on track with your graduation goals.

Finance Major: Electives by Career Interests

Below are recommended finance electives based on career interests. These recommendations are non‐binding and these career interests do not appear on a transcript, diploma, or university curriculum. Students only need to meet the degree requirements and do not need to complete any particular group of electives to graduate. Be sure to check prerequisites. Other electives may be offered and if you are working fulltime in a paid finance role, you may be able to get internship credit with FINC 4920 (restrictions apply).

Corporate Finance
Recommended electives: Plus choose ONE of these:
FINC 4630: Financial Strategy FINC 4630: Financial Strategy
FINC 4650: Financial Statement Analysis FINC 5510: Multinational Financial Management
FINC 5670: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Restructuring FINC 5680: Financial Engineering

 

Investment Banking/Private Equity
Recommended electives: Plus choose ONE of these:
FINC 4650: Financial Statement Analysis FINC 4700: Management of Financial Institutions
FINC 4660: Security Analysis FINC 5510: Multinational Financial Management
FINC 5670: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Restructuring FINC 5680: Financial Engineering FINC 6670: Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructuring
Financial Institutions/Banking
Recommended electives: Plus choose ONE of these:
FINC 4410: Fixed Income FINC 3250: Principles of Real Estate
FINC 4700: Management of Financial Institutions FINC 5510: Multinational Financial Management
FINC 4720: Financial Sector Regulation and Supervision FINC 4650: Financial Statement Analysis AI in Finance



Financial Planning and Advising
Recommended electives: Plus choose ONE of these:
FINC 3200: Risk and Insurance FINC 3620: Small Business Finance
FINC 3250: Principles of Real Estate FINC 4410: Fixed Income
FINC 4700: Management of Financial Institutions FINC 5260: Real Estate Investment
Wealth and Asset Management
Recommended electives: Plus choose ONE of these:
FINC 4650: Financial Statement Analysis FINC 4410: Fixed Income
FINC 4660: Security Analysis FINC 5260: Real Estate Investment
FINC 3250: Principles of Real Estate FINC 5680: Financial Engineering
Real Estate
Recommended electives: Plus choose ONE of these:
FINC 3250: Principles of Real Estate FINC 4970: Special Topics (Sustainable Real Estate)
FINC 5250: Real Estate Finance FINC 4410: Fixed Income
FINC 5260: Real Estate Investment FINC 4700: Management of Financial Institutions FINC 6250: Real Estate Finance FINC 6260: Real Estate Investment
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Industry Days

  • Corporate Finance
  • Wealth Management/ Financial Advising
  • Financial Institutions & Banking
  • Investment Banking
  • Real Estate
  • Insurance
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