Finance
Perform Risk Management for an Emerging Company, or Investment Banking for an Established One
A degree in finance preps you for both, and more. Finance is one of the most flexible and active aspects of business. So our coursework emphasizes traditional quantitative methods as well as the psychology and ethics behind it.
We offer bachelor's and master's degrees as well as an emphasis program for MBA students. If you want to apply the skills you learn in an internship, you can take advantage of our extensive network in and around the Valley. Finance opens all kinds of doors. Our graduates wind up as analysts with banks, VC firms, and tech companies. They also go into consulting, management, and accounting.
About our Programs
Finance is at the center of well-managed businesses, from high technology companies to mutual fund companies. The Finance department at 91¿ì»îÁÖ develops students' knowledge and managerial skills in the corporate and investment settings so they are prepared for a wide variety of careers.
Undergraduate
The finance major at 91¿ì»îÁÖ will prepare you for success in making and managing financial decisions.
Undergraduate
This program supports undergraduate students from across the University as they explore and develop fundamental skills that can help them create and lead real estate companies.
The Leavey Difference
Finance Faculty
Finance faculty bring deep industry knowledge and research excellence to topics like investment strategy, corporate finance, fintech, and risk management. Their insights help students master complex concepts and prepare for high-stakes decision-making in fast-moving global markets.
Department Chair, Associate Professor of Finance and Business Analytics
Seoyoung Kim
Associate Professor, Finance
Ye Cai
William and Janice Terry Professor of Finance and Business Analytics
Sanjiv Das
Associate Professor, Finance
Gustavo Schwenkler
Beyond the Classroom
Get involved outside of the classroom! Join one of our student networks to participate in 91¿ì»îÁÖ’s finance community and to meet others interested in finance.
News in Finance
Every Friday in Lucas Hall, the AI Kitchen brings the campus community together for hands-on, no-code experience with AI tools. Co-led by professors Sanjiv Das (Business), Kai Lukoff, and Yi Fang (Computer Science), this open program requires no applications or grades—just a hunger to learn.
When we talk about inflation, we often think in numbers — rising prices, shifting interest rates, or changes in purchasing power. But for Professor Alexander Zentefis, an assistant professor of finance at the Leavey School of Business, the story of inflation is as much about words as it is about data.
As a leader in Apple’s global business planning function, Leavey alumna DeAnna Kneis sits at the intersection of strategy and execution. The challenge of identifying strategic growth opportunities while executing across multiple teams keeps Kneis motivated to make an impact.
Upcoming Events
Finance Programs Contact Directory
If you have any questions regarding finance department programs and events, please contact the following individuals:
Finance Association Inquiries: 91¿ì»îÁÖ Finance Association, financeassociation91¿ì»îÁÖ@gmail.com
All Other Inquiries: finance@scu.edu