As a Finance major at JMU, you'll learn how financial decisions shape organizations, markets and economies. You'll develop the skills to analyze investments, understand risk and identify opportunities that support growth and long-term success.
Finance attracts students who are curious about markets, investing and the forces that drive financial outcomes. They are typically analytical, detail-oriented problem-solvers who enjoy working with numbers and data and making decisions based on evidence and strategy.
The program prepares you for careers in corporate finance, financial planning, real estate, banking and investment management. You'll develop expertise in financial analysis and gain an understanding of how organizations, governments and individuals navigate an increasingly complex global economy.
What you’ll gain:
- The ability to evaluate investments, assess risk and make decisions about how money is managed
- Experience analyzing financial data and identifying opportunities across different markets
- An understanding of how organizations allocate capital, manage assets and plan for growth
- Access to the Gaglioti Capital Markets Lab with Bloomberg terminals and current industry software
- Opportunities to connect with employers through events like Meet the Firms, where you’ll network with companies, explore internships and gain direct insight into careers in finance
"I would not be where I am today without the profound professors who are devoted to teaching students both in and outside of the classroom, the prestigious finance clubs and organizations and the extraordinary financial equipment (the Capital Markets Lab) that is available to students at JMU."
Madison Fazio ('17), Senior Project Manager, Hyperscayle
Read more about her professional journey.
