Department of Finance

The gateway to a prosperous finance career

The Wayne State Mike Ilitch School of Business provides an ideal platform for those who want to pursue a rewarding career in finance. Our finance department offers bachelor’s, master’s and a Ph.D. program with finance-specific concentrations.

Having access to opportunities for undergraduate and graduate internships, mentorship and valuable career connections, like our Student-Managed Investment Fund Board, our alumni secure positions in a variety of financial careers. They possess the skills needed to excel in the field, fulfilling roles ranging from creating individual retirement plans to calculating the growth of worldwide corporations. 

Notably, our M.S. in finance, M.B.A. and bachelor’s finance concentrations have all received recognition in the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, signifying the alignment of our finance department curriculum with professional practice and our commitment to preparing students for success in the CFA examinations. 

Learn more about our finance programs designed to help students thrive in a core discipline that drives both business and society.

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