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Department of Finance

Finance

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

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Where Leaders Are Built

At the John Chambers College of Business and Economics, we make leaders – and it all happens in our new, state-of-the-art home, Reynolds Hall. Equipped with cutting-edge research centers, experiential learning labs, and student support hubs, Reynolds is here to help you change the world.

Would you like to study the creation and management of wealth?

Prepare for a variety of positions in both financial and non-financial enterprises with our Finance program. Whether your focus is on personal, corporate, or public finance, we equip you with the skills to evaluate and control risk in real-world scenarios after graduation. Additionally, be ready to sit for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exam, as our program is one of the only in-class, undergraduate financial planning programs in the U.S. approved by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. This comprehensive approach ensures you are well-prepared for a successful career in the dynamic field of finance.

Real-World Opportunity

Dive into real financial markets and investment portfolio management through the WVU Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF). In collaboration between faculty and alumni, all student analysts in SMIF, through the Applied Investment Management course, work with real money, explore financial institutions on Wall Street and visit the floor of the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ.

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Learn to Invest Like the Pros

Embark on an extraordinary journey into the world of investing!

Our three-course series offers an unparalleled learning experience, starting with FIN 293A: Introduction to Investing.

The $100,000 Opportunity: Reach the pinnacle of your learning journey in the third course, where you and your team will have the opportunity to manage a $100,000 real money portfolio. Apply your knowledge, develop strategies, and experience the thrill of real-world investing! 

New 3-Course Investing Sequence starting in Spring 2024 -  1 credit hours each

  1. Introduction to Investing I (FIN 293A) – no pre-requisite, open to all majors
  2. Introduction to Investing II (FIN 293B) – pre-req.: FIN 293A or FIN 310 (starting spring 2024)
  3. Experiential Investing (Manage a $100,000 real money portfolio): FIN 293B or FIN 310 (Fall 2024)
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92%

Placement Rate

Of our undergraduates get placed within 6 months of graduation.

Based on class of '22 - 80% response/knowledge rate


  • Seven Areas of Emphasis
  • CFA-affiliated program
  • More than $500k Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF)
  • Available as a minor

Latest News

  1. Chambers Winter 2024 Graduation: Empowering, Leading, Succeeding

    On Saturday, December 21, 243 students – 146 undergraduate and 97 graduate – celebrated their commencement from the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University.

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    As the year comes to a close, it's time to step back and look at the big picture. 2024 has been filled with milestones for the Chambers College community – accomplishments and innovations, successes earned and lessons learned. All those milestones are like the pieces of a puzzle, interconnected, coming together to support a singular vision.

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