Supported by accomplished faculty, the programs in Purdue’s Finance area use rigorous coursework and real-world experiences, like our master’s-level Student Managed Venture Fund, with corporate partners to give students a comprehensive understanding of financial reporting, banking systems, investment portfolios, and more. With undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs, the Finance area offers a thorough and transformative education for students of all levels
We build upon program curricula by offering undergraduates and master's students valuable student employment opportunities at the Daniels School as research assistants, teaching assistants, and more.
The undergraduate finance major at the Daniels School of Business prepares students to enter exciting careers as financial analysts, investment bankers, venture capitalists, and others. With the opportunity to participate in case competitions, mentoring programs, and real-world experiences, students are empowered to pursue careers in all sectors of the fast-paced world of finance. The Daniels School offers a minor in Finance. Alex Boquist is the academic director of our undergraduate program in finance.
Purdue’s top-ranked residential master’s program in finance is noted for its real-world, research-based learning in a collaborative and stimulating environment. Designed to help students grow analytical skills and a global mindset, the MSF program incorporates innovative technologies to keep students on the cutting edge of their field. Fabricio d’Almeida is the academic director of our master’s program in finance.
The PhD program in Finance integrates STEM-based learning with a personalized mentorship program to encourage students to conduct scientific and meaningful research. Students are supported by nationally recognized faculty who areas of expertise include asset pricing, corporate finance, derivatives, financial intermediation, mutual funds and more. Adem Atmaz is the academic director of our PhD program in finance.
