Finance
Develop strong quantitative and analytical skills while gaining hands-on experience, on campus and off.
Why finance matters:
Finance is the language of investment, growth, and strategic decision-making. Understanding it means having the tools to evaluate risk, identify opportunity, and navigate the fast-paced world of financial markets. Strong quantitative and analytical skills are essential for interpreting data, anticipating market trends, and making evidence-based decisions that can drive success in both business and personal finance.
How finance is taught at Muhlenberg:
At Muhlenberg, you’ll learn from faculty with deep industry experience, gaining the insight to apply financial theory to real-world challenges. You’ll engage in data-driven coursework, networking events, and research opportunities while joining initiatives like the Muhlenberg Investment Society, where students manage a portfolio worth more than $1 million. Combined with the breadth of a liberal arts education, your finance studies will give you a distinctive edge in understanding the interconnected forces shaping today’s global economy.
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The finance major, offered through the Department of Accounting, Business, Economics, and Finance, provides a comprehensive understanding of how financial markets function and the principles that drive them. Courses build the quantitative and analytical skills needed to evaluate investments, interpret policy, and make sound financial decisions. The program also prepares students for graduate study or careers in fields such as banking, insurance, investment management, and corporate financial planning. Students benefit from a curriculum that integrates theory, applied analysis, and global perspectives.
Finance students have abundant opportunities to put their skills into practice. Through the student-run Muhlenberg Investment Society, you can gain hands-on portfolio management experience from your first year. Many students complete internships — locally, nationally, or abroad — with organizations ranging from major banks and investment firms to insurance companies and corporate finance departments. Study abroad programs offer exposure to international business, economics, and politics while expanding your global network.
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Powerful Outcomes
A Muhlenberg education sets you up for success. The liberal arts will hone your ability to think critically, communicate, and problem-solve, skills that are in high demand across all employment sectors.
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