Bachelor in Finance

Study finance at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to understand money, investments, and how the market impacts the economy. Gain skills in risk assessment, problem-solving, money management, and data analysis as you learn how to improve the financial health of businesses, organizations, and individuals. Job opportunities beyond banking include strategic financial decision-making, stock analysis, risk management, and financial planning. Choose one of three finance tracks: banking and risk management, investments, or general finance.

Program Features

CFA Institute University Affiliation Program

The investments track in the finance major is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. To achieve this recognition, the program must cover 70% of the CFA Program Candidate's Body of Knowledge and place emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Our program positions students well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Gain Experience Through Hands-On Learning

Roll up your sleeves and learn finance by doing the work of financial professionals while having the support of your classmates and professor. Learn through case studies, simulations, in-class activities, and managing real portfolios.

Faculty as Experts and Mentors

Our faculty are leaders in practice and research. Our finance professors publish research in top finance journals, such as the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and Review of Financial Studies.

Outside the Classroom

Get the most out of your collegiate experience by taking advantage of opportunities to get involved. Challenge yourself and make meaningful connections along the way.

Participate in the Investors With Purpose Program

Network with wealth management industry leaders in the Investors With Purpose Program, featuring a course and mentorship component. Program acceptance is based on an application and interview.

Prepare for a Career on Wall Street

During your sophomore year, take an accelerated curriculum to prepare for Wall Street internship interviews. The Wall Street Scholars of Nebraska student organization connects you to students with similar ambitions.

Compete in Case Competitions

Represent Nebraska in regional and national case competitions, like the CFA® Research Challenge.

Learn to Invest Through BRIC

You can join the Big Red Investment Club as early as your first semester to manage a real portfolio and present new equities to add through BRIC's semesterly Stock Pitch.

As the only engineering college in Nebraska, we take our role very seriously. We provide our students with professors with national and international expertise in their fields, the latest technology, quality facilities, a vast network of successful alumni and friends of the college, and caring staff. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering is also unique in its variety of locations: three campuses in Nebraska's two largest cities.

The College of Engineering enthusiastically embraces its unique role as the singular intellectual and cultural resource for engineering instruction, research, and outreach within the state. It provides the people of Nebraska with comprehensive engineering academic programs to fulfill their highest aspirations and ambitions.