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Finance

Shape the Future of Global Business With Manchester’s Finance Major

Imagine yourself in a rewarding career, managing money and resources to achieve organizational goals. That career starts with Manchester University’s finance degree.

Finance is the lifeblood of the global economy and finance professionals play a vital role in every sector of the economy, from banking and investment to corporate finance and consulting. Not only are they in demand, but they also make a substantial salary—close to $100,000 on average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

At Manchester University, finance students learn from world-class faculty who are experts in finance theory and practice. You will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in global financial markets. You will also have the opportunity to participate in internships and hands-on learning experiences to prepare you for a successful career at leading financial institutions.

MU FINANCE AT A GLANCE

  • Credits: 52 Major Credit Hours
  • Time to Completion: 4 years
  • Tuition: Learn More
  • Learning Environment: On-Campus
  • Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission

*Our MBA 3+1 program enables students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in four years with 120 credits earned during their undergraduate studies and an additional 30 credits earned within the MBA Accounting Track Program.

52

Credits

4

Years*

Tuition

Learn More

Fall Session

August 2025

Learning Environment

On-campus

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

*Our MBA 3+1 program enables students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in four years with 120 credits earned during their undergraduate studies and an additional 30 credits earned within the MBA Accounting Track Program.

Why Choose Manchester for a Finance Degree?

As a finance student, you’ll gain foundational knowledge that sets you up to succeed in a wide range of roles, from financial advisor to business analyst to investment manager. You’ll also gain professional experience through internships and our capstone class, where you’ll operate a business for a semester and earn a profit. As a graduate with a finance degree, you’ll have the knowledge, skills and network to land the career you want.

Our Master of Business Administration Program Accountancy Track

The MBA Program is an integrated 3+1 program. You can enroll simultaneously in both undergraduate and master’s level accounting courses, which will allow you to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees in four years instead of the traditional five. Highlights include a mandatory internship and courses in data analytics, accounting research and advanced business information systems.

Get hands-on experience in your field

All finance students complete an internship as part of the curriculum. You’ll gain valuable professional experience and make connections that can lead to future jobs.p>

Complete a capstone with community impact

In the capstone course, business students organize and operate a business and then donate their earnings to a nonprofit of their choosing. Manchester business students have donated more than $125,510 and over 10,306 hours of service to various nonprofit organizations.

Learn from industry experts

Our faculty mentors bring years of real-world experience to the classroom. They have held a variety of professional roles in finance and know what it takes to be successful.

Meet your professors

What Can You Do With Your Finance Degree?

Our finance degree graduates find rewarding work in a variety of different settings. Many become successful financial advisors and financial analysts, while some work at investment or commercial banks. Some expand on the knowledge they learned from their finance degree by attending graduate school.

Career outlook for finance majors

Professionals with the education and experience to help organizations make strategic financial decisions are in high demand. For example, financial analyst jobs are expected to grow 8 percent over the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which is faster than average. Additionally, financial analysts can expect to earn an average annual salary of $96,220.

Or, become a financial advisor, which is predicted to grow 13 percent over the next decade, and earn an average annual salary of $95,390.

Budget analysts monitor operational spending and can expect an average salary of $82,260. Whichever path you choose, you can feel confident that you are part of a growing field with opportunities for career advancement.

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$96,220
Financial Analyst Ave Annual Salary

Where are finance major graduates working?

Our graduates have gone on to pursue a variety of positions locally and around the world. Our recent finance degree alumni found rewarding careers as:

  • Investment Management Analyst at J.P. Morgan in Chicago
  • Field Examiner with the Indiana State Board of Accounts
  • Credit Analyst at Merchants Bank of Indiana
  • Business Analyst with Harmony Healthcare
Others are pursuing graduate degrees at prestigious universities like Fordham Law School in New York City and Purdue’s Krannert School of Management.

 

Explore Classes for Finance Majors

All finance students will complete 54 credit hours in addition to their general education requirements. Coursework covers a broad range of business and finance topics, including corporate finance, risk management and equity analysis.

View all required classes for this program.

Get Started on Your Finance Degree

Are you ready to get started on your career in finance? Apply today or request more information about the finance major at Manchester University.

Manchester University’s Non-Discrimination Admission Policy

Manchester University is committed to non-discrimination in campus life. The University does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, ancestry, race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, religion, disability or veteran status in admissions or any area of campus life, including its educational programs, scholarships and loan awards, residence life programs, athletic programs, extracurricular programs, promotion and tenure policies and practice, and alumni affairs.

Manchester University is committed to carry out the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans With Disabilities Act, which provide for accessibility of University programs to the physically disabled.