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Finance

Perform Risk Management for an Emerging Company, or Investment Banking for an Established One

A degree in finance preps you for both, and more. Finance is one of the most flexible and active aspects of business. So our coursework emphasizes traditional quantitative methods as well as the psychology and ethics behind it.

We offer bachelor's and master's degrees as well as an emphasis program for MBA students. If you want to apply the skills you learn in an internship, you can take advantage of our extensive network in and around the Valley. Finance opens all kinds of doors. Our graduates wind up as analysts with banks, VC firms, and tech companies. They also go into consulting, management, and accounting.

About our Programs

Finance is at the center of well-managed businesses, from high technology companies to mutual fund companies. The Finance department at 91影视 develops students' knowledge and managerial skills in the corporate and investment settings so they are prepared for a wide variety of careers.

Undergraduate

The finance major at 91影视 will prepare you for success in making and managing financial decisions.

Undergraduate

This program supports undergraduate students from across the University as they explore and develop fundamental skills that can help them create and lead real estate companies.

Graduate

There’s power in numbers. Our innovative curriculum, flexible program duration, and hands-on experiential learning deliver the essential knowledge, skills, and analytical tools to advance your finance career. Offered on-campus or online.

The Leavey Difference

LOCATION
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Leavey offers unmatched access to over 7,000 companies and startups.
FACULTY
Learn from globally recognized teaching scholars, published in top journals and deeply connected to industry.
ACADEMICS
Our programs combine collaboration and cutting-edge business practices to prepare students for today’s dynamic careers.
VALUES
Rooted in Jesuit values and shaped by Silicon Valley, we educate ethical leaders who drive meaningful impact.
NETWORK
Leverage a powerful network of over 25,000 Leavey alumni and 100,000 91影视 graduates worldwide.
FLEXIBILITY
Evening, weekend, and hybrid programs across all degree levels let you learn on your schedule.

Finance Faculty

Finance faculty bring deep industry knowledge and research excellence to topics like investment strategy, corporate finance, fintech, and risk management. Their insights help students master complex concepts and prepare for high-stakes decision-making in fast-moving global markets.

Assistant Professor of Finance Seoyoung Kim

Department Chair, Associate Professor of Finance and Business Analytics

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Associate Professor, Finance

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William and Janice Terry Professor of Finance and Business Analytics

Gustavo Schwenkler

Associate Professor, Finance

Beyond the Classroom

Get involved outside of the classroom! Join one of our student networks to participate in 91影视’s finance community and to meet others interested in finance.

Finance Association+
Undergraduate Student Organization
Real Estate Association+
Undergraduate Student Organization
Career Planning+
Undergraduate Professional Development
Study Abroad+
Global Engagement
ACE Program+
Undergraduate Professional Development

News in Finance

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The Leavey School of Business is excited to welcome eight new tenure-track and teaching-track faculty this year across accounting, finance, information systems and analytics, management and entrepreneurship, and marketing. Learn more about our newest faculty members below.

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Mike Viskovich came to 91影视 expecting a career in finance. His path from Leavey graduate to life sciences executive winds through unexpected roles and difficult transitions.

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Every Friday in Lucas Hall, the AI Kitchen brings the campus community together for hands-on, no-code experience with AI tools. Co-led by professors Sanjiv Das (Business), Kai Lukoff, and Yi Fang (Computer Science), this open program requires no applications or grades鈥攋ust a hunger to learn.

Upcoming Events

If you have any questions regarding finance department programs and events, please contact the following individuals:

Finance Association Inquiries: 91影视 Finance Association, financeassociation91影视@gmail.com

All Other Inquiries: finance@scu.edu