Finance Major & Minor

Experiential Learning

Master the tools of the industry as you engage in meaningful research in the SELL. Gain real-world experience through the Sellinger Applied Portfolio Fund or an internship. Develop a global perspective through study abroad and international study tours.

Competitive Edge

Through Loyola’s pragmatic approach to finance education, students gain skills in the application of financial tools and analysis through the lens of current trends and the ethical dimensions within the world of finance—which translates to a competitive edge in the job market

A Clear Path to Wall Street

For students who have the interest, talent, and ambition, Loyola faculty and the Career Center work together to make sure Wall Street is a real, achievable option. Through a combination of recommended courses and co-curriculars, students develop the skills needed to achieve their career goals.

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From mastering the tools of the trade to developing critical problem-solving and decision-making skills, graduates of Loyola’s finance program will:

• Develop a broad understanding of financial concepts, tools, and techniques;
• Effectively and appropriately communicate financial information;
• and Identify, evaluate, and make decisions about ethics and social responsibility in the context of finance.

Junior Financial Analyst

FI 330

For students on the Path to Wall Street, this is your introduction to the tools and best practices needed to be a financial analyst. Develop skills in financial modeling, stock valuation, database use, report preparation, and research presentation. Learn more about the Junior Financial Analyst course.

Student Managed Sellinger Applied Portfolio Fund

FI 434

Exposes students to the portfolio management process through experiential learning. Students serve as portfolio and investment managers charged with managing the Sellinger Applied Portfolio Fund and gain experience with databases used by finance professionals.

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Internship

FI 499

Hone your skills in the real world with an internship that provides a meaningful finance experience and earns you credits towards your degree. Students work 10-20 hours per week and reflect on their experience through class presentations.

Explore our course catalogue for a full listing of courses, descriptions, suggested course sequences, and more.

Major Minor

Faculty experts

Our finance courses are taught by experts with the highest level of qualifications. Loyola faculty are teacher-scholars who are attentive to students’ ambitions and needs who have a deep personal interest in each student’s academic success. In addition, our executives- in- residence bring significant industry knowledge and experience to their teaching and student advising and mentorship.

Faculty Directory

Who is hiring Loyola Finance grads?

• Bloomberg L.P.
• Brown Advisory
• Deloitte
• JP Morgan Chase & Co.
• Morgan Stanley
• T. Rowe Price
• Under Armour