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Turn your knack for numbers into a career shaping how businesses and people manage money. At EIU, you'll manage real investment portfolios, work toward globally respected credentials like the CFA and CFP, and graduate ready for a 95% job placement rate.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science in Business
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 77 in Major
Careers
Executives, Officers, General, Managers
Finance students at EIU

Why Study Finance at EIU?

  • Curriculum connects with CFA and CFP standards to prepare you for professional certification
  • Build knowledge in investments, banking, corporate finance, real estate, insurance, risk management and financial planning
  • Strengthen your ability to interpret data, conduct research, solve problems and make informed financial decisions
  • Build practical spreadsheet, quantitative and financial analysis skills you can take into the workplace
  • Finance graduates pursue careers across the industry or continue their education after graduation
"My parents, who are both EIU alumni, often share stories about the friendships they formed through their involvement in student organizations. ... Since my parents attended EIU and later built their careers in the area, I had the opportunity to grow up in this environment. Over the years, I became familiar with campus life by attending events and visiting facilities like Doudna Fine Arts Center, Groninger Arena, and Lantz Arena."
Timothy Davidson
Class of 2030, Finance major
Timothy Davidson, Finance at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Finance students help oversee a $1 million investment portfolio for the EIU Foundation
  • Put your investment knowledge to work in national finance competitions such as G.A.M.E.
  • Join the Student Investment Society and help manage a student-run portfolio through weekly meetings open to students from any major
  • Trades, research reports, presentations and competitions give you concrete work to discuss in interviews
  • Apply concepts aligned with CFA and CFP standards throughout your coursework
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Hands-On Experience, Finance students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Prepare for a career as a finance professional with a student-centered program that fosters relationship-driven learning between students and faculty. Finance students can reach their potential through a variety of learning experiences both in and out of the classroom. All finance and business classes are taught by faculty members, not graduate students, using collaborative and project based learning as well as more traditional teaching methods.

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$70,704
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Chief Executives
  • Chief Sustainability Officers
  • General & Operations Managers
  • Financial Managers
  • Treasurers & Controllers
  • Investment Fund Managers
  • Compensation, Benefits, & Job…
  • Appraisers of Personal & Business…
  • Budget Analysts
  • Credit Analysts

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Openings · Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Enterprising

Connect With Us

Crystal Lin
Professor
cylin@eiu.edu
3026 Lumpkin Hall
217-581-2227
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Farhad Sadeh
Chair, School of Business & Associate Professor of Marketing
fsadeh@eiu.edu
4025
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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