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The finance major immerses undergraduates in real-world financial analysis and decision-making. Students develop a strong foundation in corporate finance and investments while gaining exposure to areas such as banking, financial planning, and risk management. Students can deepen their expertise through one of three concentrations: Financial Planning, Commercial Banking, or Insurance.
About the major
Major requirements (all concentrations)
Prepare for a career helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals through our CFP Board Registered Program.
Prepare for careers in commercial banking while learning how banks support businesses, strengthen communities, and drive economic growth.
Build expertise in risk management and insurance and prepare for leadership roles across the industry.
The AIM program provides a select group of finance students with an intensive, hands-on investment education. Students apply financial analysis, valuation, data analytics, and emerging technologies to real-world investment decisions, complete professional internships, and actively manage equity and fixed-income portfolios.
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The Real Estate major emphasizes theory and practical applications of commercial real estate. Students learn how to apply principles of market analysis, financing and development with respect to commercial real estate.
Major requirements
Vieth Institute for Real Estate Leadership
The Finance Department Advisory Board brings together industry professionals who provide guidance and support to the department. Members help connect our programs with industry needs, enrich students’ learning and career opportunities, and strengthen relationships between Marquette and the business community.
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Company |
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Amie Hahn |
Director, Credit Research |
Northwestern Mutual Investment Management |
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Andrew Rankin |
Managing Director |
Wiechmann Enterprises |
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Bob Hau |
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Pentair |
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Brendan Freeman |
Partner |
Cauble Harre & Freeman Wealth Management |
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Eric Hou |
Senior Vice President, AI and ML |
AlixPartners |
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Guido van Hauwermeiren |
Vice Chairman |
Société Générale |
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Helmut Zodl |
Chief Financial Officer |
Clarios |
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Jeff Germanotta |
Chief Financial Officer (retired) |
Reader Precision Solutions |
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Jeffrey Wuest |
Chief Executive Officer |
SynFiny Advisors |
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Justin Whitehead |
Senior Manager, Global Process Lead - Treasury |
McDonald’s Corporation |
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Kathy Vorisek |
Senior Managing Director (retired) |
MetLife Investment Management |
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Michael Adam |
Founder and Chief Executive Officer |
ADAM Aerospace |
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Mike Nowak |
Chief Financial Officer |
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) |
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Nicole Michaels |
Managing Director |
Slalom |
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Rick Broeren |
Head of North America Corporate Coverage (retired) |
BNP Paribas |
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Sarah Grooms |
Chief Administrative Officer |
Wintrust Financial Corporation |
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Stanley Nunoo |
Vice President - Leveraged Finance |
BlackRock |
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Sumit Dangi |
President |
Facets Global |
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Karina Moreno |
Americas Treasurer |
Johnson Controls |
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Zheng Zhou |
Director, Investment Risk Management & Quantitative Research |
Northwestern Mutual |
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Travis Keshemberg |
Senior Vice President - Investment Portfolio Manager |
First Business Bank |