Financial Services Major
Major
The Financial Services major prepares students for a career in financial planning, tax planning, credit analysis, investment advising, and insurance. The major consists of a combination of accounting, business and economics and finance classes that will equip them to work in these high-demand fields.
16,000+
local businesses provide internships and employment opportunities
11:1
student-to-faculty ratio
100%
of students receive some form of financial assistance
Financial Services Major
Study a combination of accounting, business and economics and finance classes to work in high-demand financial fields.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Program – 4 Years
Courses will include:
- Management Finance
- Investments
- Personal Finance
- Sales and Selling
- Business Communication
This major requires three internships:
- financial planning
- taxation
- credit analysis
Prepare for an exciting future as a:
- Financial planner
- Tax planner
- Credit analyst
- Investment advisor
- Insurance advisor
Recent graduates have found job placements at companies such as:
- 1st Source Bank
- Notre Dame Federal Credit Union
- State Farm Insurance
- Korhorn Financial Group
You’ll gain career-shaping skills such as:
- Financial planning
- Tax planning
- Credit analysis
- Investment analysis and portfolio evaluation
- Interpersonal communication skills
Internships:
Internships will give students real-world experience in diverse areas of financial services and allow students to explore what area of financial services they would like to work in. Recent students have received internships at companies such as:
- 1st Source Bank
- Northwestern Mutual
- Ameriprise Financial
Financial Services Major Highlights
The Financial Services major consists of a combination of accounting, business and economics and finance classes, culminating in three internships that will equip them to work in these high-demand fields.
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