Finance ([programName=Business, B.S.])
Western Oregon University’s Finance (Business, B.S.) concentration prepares students with the skills and knowledge needed to fulfill challenging roles that require financial literacy. Graduates are ready to explore valuable opportunities in business, advanced degree programs, or professional certifications. Many find rewarding roles in public and private sectors, shaping financial strategies and contributing to organizational success.
credits required for major
Program Details
Learning Outcomes
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Courses
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HEM BASNET
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
basneth@wou.edu
MARIANNE BRADSHAW
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
bradshawm@wou.edu
ARA DUDDLESTEN
Recruitment and Retention Advisor, Business/Economics Division
duddlestena@wou.edu
MARK ELTON
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
eltonm@wou.edu
JAVAD FARJAMI
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
farjamij@wou.edu
JOSH GROVER
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
groverjs@wou.edu
SHAUN HANSEN
Professor of Management , Business/Economics Division
hansens@wou.edu
CHRISTY HAWLEY
NTT Lecturer, Business/Economics Division
hawleyc@wou.edu
BOJAN ILIEVSKI
Professor, Division Chair, Business/Economics Division
ilievskib@wou.edu
ANNA MAHONY
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
mahonya@wou.edu
KEVEN MALKEWITZ
Professor, Business/Economics Division
malkewik@wou.edu
KIARA MARTINELLI
Administrative Program Assistant, Business/Economics Division
martinellik@wou.edu
RAJEEB POUDEL
Associate Professor, Business/Economics Division
poudelr@wou.edu
JOHN ROGERS
NTT Lecturer, Business/Economics Division
rogersjp@wou.edu
MARTIN SCHULZ
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
schulzm@wou.edu
JENNIFER YANG
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
yangj@wou.edu
ZENON ZYGMONT
Professor, Business/Economics Division
zygmonz@wou.edu
Where This Degree Can Take You
Studying finance prepares students to help individuals and organizations make informed financial decisions- something they must do on a daily basis. A finance degree opens doors to diverse career paths, from financial analysis and investment banking to corporate finance and risk management. Graduates often find rewarding roles in both private and public sectors, shaping financial strategies and contributing to organizational success.
Potential Careers
- Financial Analyst/Manager
- Investment Banker
- Financial Advisor
- Risk Analyst
- Portfolio Manager
Potential Employers
- Investment & Commercial Banks (JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley)
- Insurance Companies (i.e., UnitedHealth Group, Anthem, State Farm, Allstate)
- Corporations and Small Businesses
- Governments and NGOs (i.e., State of Oregon, US Federal Government, UNICEF, Foundations, etc.)
- Financial Services Companies (i.e., Fidelity, Vanguard, Charles Schwab)
Consider This Degree If You…
Enjoy Working with Numbers
Would you enjoy regularly playing a critical role in key planning and decision-making processes? You might consider studying finance!
Want to Earn a Great Salary
Finance graduates earn great salaries because of their highly developed analytical skills and ability to navigate complex market dynamics on behalf of the organizations they
work for.
