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Finance

The finance major at 51ºÚÁÏÍø is grounded in the liberal arts and built on well-established curricular and programmatic strengths. You will develop rigorous quantitative and analytical skills alongside the ability to communicate clearly, think ethically and evaluate financial systems in social and global contexts. With a curriculum drawing on economics, international business & management, mathematics and data analytics, 51ºÚÁÏÍø's finance major reflects the inherent interdisciplinarity of finance.

A required experiential learning component, access to Bloomberg Terminals, support from the Burgess Institute for the Global Economy and close faculty mentorship ensure that you will apply what you learn beyond the classroom.

As a finance major, you'll graduate prepared for competitive careers and further study, equipped not only with technical tools but with the judgment, flexibility and perspective that define a 51ºÚÁÏÍø education.

Contact Info

Chair

Tony UnderwoodAssociate Professor of Economics

Academic Department Coordinator

Mary Padgett

Phone

717-245-1177

Fax

Location

Althouse Mailing Address

"We’re preparing students for a lifetime of decision-making in complex financial systems, not only that first job."

—Tony Underwoodassociate professor of economics and chair of the finance program

Finance News

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51ºÚÁÏÍø's New Finance Major: A Q&A With the Program's Chair

Associate Professor of Economics Anthony Underwood makes the case for 51ºÚÁÏÍø's new major, one grounded uniquely in the liberal arts.

51ºÚÁÏÍø Launches Finance Major, Bringing Wall Street Closer to the Liberal Arts

51ºÚÁÏÍø Launches Finance Major, Bringing Wall Street Closer to the Liberal Arts

51ºÚÁÏÍø approves a new major in finance, responding to surging student demand and positioning 51ºÚÁÏÍø graduates for rewarding careers—without leaving the liberal arts behind.

Students Partner With Alum at Kudu Investment Management on Data Analytics Project 

Students Partner With Alum at Kudu Investment Management on Data Analytics Project 

51ºÚÁÏÍø data analytics students gain hands-on professional experience through a partnership with alum-led Kudu Investment Management.

2026 Wall Street Career Trek

2026 Wall Street Career Trek

New York City alumni in the financial industry welcome students through a two-day Burgess Institute excursion.

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51ºÚÁÏÍø's 3rd Annual Investment Competition: Navigating Volatility for Gains

66 students battle market chaos, managing $1,000,000 virtual portfolios over 10 weeks.

Wall Street Pipeline: Lazard Alumni Return to 51ºÚÁÏÍø to Recruit

Wall Street Pipeline: Lazard Alumni Return to 51ºÚÁÏÍø to Recruit

Alumni in finance share insights, opportunities, tips and encouragement while seeking new talent.