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.
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
- Introduction to Investing I (FIN 293A) – no pre-requisite, open to all majors
- Introduction to Investing II (FIN 293B) – pre-req.: FIN 293A or FIN 310
- Experiential Investing (Manage a $100,000 real money portfolio): FIN 293B or FIN 310
- Instructor: Robert “Brant” Hammer
- Email: rhammer1@mail.wvu.edu
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
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December Graduation 2025: Kylee Reyes faces down bank fraud
Bank fraud might not be highway robbery in the literal sense, but when it comes to high-profile financial crimes, fraudsters are the modern-day equivalent of the Old West's bandits.
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December 2025 Graduation: Alia Ott takes the reins of the supply chains
Sometimes, finding your place is the first step to finding your purpose.
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Chambers 2025: The Success Stories That Shaped Our Year
"In higher education, we often think of years in terms of the academic calendar, which begins and ends in the warmer months. December, however, is the perfect time to reflect on the past 12 months and remember our challenges and successes alike.
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