Bachelor of Science in Finance

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Bachelor of Science in Finance at UT Dallas

Learn quality skills that will help you manage the finances of an enterprise and practice good financial decision-making in your future career.

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BS-Finance Program Director Hiro Nishi presents an award to a winner of the Spring 2022 Trading Competition
BS-Finance Program Director Hiro Nishi presents an award to a winner of the Spring 2022 Trading Competition.

Relevant Finance Degree Courses

The BS in Finance is a 120 semester-credit-hour degree program. Our program provides a unique intersection of financial theory and technical, quantitative applications.

Our undergraduate finance curriculum at the Jindal School of Management is designed by faculty with industry experts representing many careers in finance. Our core finance courses teach practical skills relevant to all career paths in finance and our rich variety of electives help students focus their career trajectory toward their desired job titles.

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Hiro Nishi

Hiro Nishi

Director, Undergraduate Finance

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Welcome! We are delighted that you are interested in studying finance.

Finance is a challenging and exciting science with unlimited career potential. Finance majors from the Jindal School of Management can go on to obtain jobs in corporate finance, private equity, investment banking, financial institutions, insurance, real estate or personal financial planning. Certain tracks will allow students to begin the process of earning professional designations.

Our students are coached individually by faculty members through our Finance Business Coaches program. This program aligns students with faculty members who share common interests. Coaches provide advice and expertise to students regarding career choices, academics, research goals and opportunities.

Please contact us for more information. I look forward to helping you start your career in finance!
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Bachelor’s in Finance students at a Citigroup internship event hosted by the Career Management Center

Internship Opportunities for Finance Students

JSOM finance students build their résumés with a required internship in a finance-related field.

An internship is an experiential learning opportunity that allows students to apply their academic knowledge in the workplace and get valuable job experience. Each year, more than 200 JSOM students are placed in internships across a variety of financial industries. Check out Internship Stories at the Jindal School or go to LinkedIn and search #UTDBSFIN to learn about recent internships.

Some of the top employers who have recently offered internships to our finance students include:

  • American International Group
  • AT&T
  • Bank of America
  • CBRE Group
  • Ernst & Young
  • Fidelity Investments
  • Goldman Sachs
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • Texas Instruments
Finance coaches help you prepare for your internship
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Bachelor’s in Finance students gather for a professional roundtable discussion.

Connect With Finance Student Organizations

BS Finance students at UT Dallas can make friends with similar interests and network with professionals through our incredible student organizations.

Find lasting personal and business relationships in a diverse and energetic community. Getting involved in student organizations enables you to learn more about the different jobs in finance alongside your peers. Explore your interests, sharpen your skills, and seize opportunities like case competitions by joining a finance student organization.

Check out the student organizations for finance majors
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Finance professors, alumni and industry guests at a finance panel event

Pursue Rewarding Jobs in Finance

Students who graduate from our BS in Finance program can gain the specialized training and skills to enter a fast-paced field with many in-demand jobs.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment growth of 10% to 14% for financial positions through 2026, and finance careers regularly place in the Top 15 of Best Business Jobs and in the Top 75 of Best Jobs in ranking by U.S. News & World Report. UT Dallas makes its home in the thriving Dallas Metroplex, a city connected to the pulse of business and rated by Forbes magazine as the No. 2 “Best Places for Business and Careers,” 2019. Take advantage of our Career Management Center resources to successfully start your career in finance.

Learn how the JSOM Career Management Center connects you with the Dallas job market

Alumni Spotlight

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Shahzil (Shaz) Amin, BS’11

Founder & CEO, Blue Track Media; Managing Partner, Karlani Capital; Founder, Plugged Labs, Inc.

Amin followed a path to entrepreneurship many have trod – he had no choice but to be successful.

Chris Petrawski

Chris Petrawski, MS’17

Director Of Digital, Bedford Advertising

As head of digital strategy for Bedford Advertising, Petrawski is tasked with growing the digital division of the company as well as maximizing the digital impact of its clients. Petrawski earned his master’s in marketing at the Jindal School, which, he said, helped him grow in confidence and decision making. “They gave me the tools to succeed in the marketing roles I’ve had throughout my career,” he said. “This is very beneficial because I work with a multitude of clients across various industries. Understanding the role of marketing in business helps me focus our client’s efforts on activities that maximize the value for their dollar.”

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Priya Singh, BS’15

Analyst, Goldman Sachs

Singh, who earned her finance degree at Jindal School, now is a Warehouse Asset Manager at Goldman Sachs and works as part of the Realty Management Division in Dallas. “My current job consists of working with consumer and student loan facilities to ensure loan management and assist with the lending business,” she says. She also assists the trading desk and bankers in New York City. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Singh worked for two years with GE Capital in its Commercial Leadership Program in Chicago and Wisconsin.

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Remsen Jennings, BS’11, MS’12

Assurance Services, EY

Remsen Jennings graduated summa cum laude with a double bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance in 2011, following that with a master’s degree in accounting in 2012. During his time at UT Dallas, Jennings was appointed as a UT System Student Advisory Council member, elected as student body vice president, served as president of the Davidson Management Honors Program and was a member of the Professional Program in Accounting.

Andrew Joseph Limas

Andrew Joseph Limas, BS’19

Assistant Language Teacher, RCS Japan

After graduating from Jindal School with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Limas signed up with RCS Corporation Japan, a staffing company based in Tokyo that finds English teachers for local schools. The company placed him in a job in Tokyo, where Limas now works as an assistant language teacher. In his role, he shares language skills with his students along with information about American culture and traditions. He credits opportunities to work on start-up business ideas at the Jindal School with expanding his understanding about how businesses work.

Florent (AC) Ndindjock

Florent (AC) Ndindjock, BS’18

AVP, Associate Client Advisor, Marsh USA, inc

Ndindjock joined Marsh, a global insurance and risk management company with offices in 130 nations, after he earned his Business Administration undergraduate degree at Jindal School. He has since been transferred to the Marsh office in North Carolina. While at Jindal School, Ndindjock concentrated in Risk Management and Insurance and was active in the industry’s professional fraternity, Gamma Iota Sigma, which has a student chapter on campus. Ndindjock has “returned” to UT Dallas as an MBA student, where he is pursuing his degree online.

Gaurav Sethi

Gaurav Sethi, BS’20

Investment Bank Risk Analyst, JP Morgan

Sethi works at JP Morgan as a specialist in counterparty credit risk calculations, doing the heavy analysis that most don’t even know exists – he investigates and explains derivative exposure variances and changes. Sethi earned both finance and actuarial science undergrad degrees. (Actuarial science is in the UT Dallas School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.) Notably, Sethi was awarded the prestigious $15,000 Mitchell Family Foundation Scholar Award from the Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation, based on his work with CampusOven, a service that connects university employees and students with caterers who are focused on healthy eating options.

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Doug Hermann, BS’14

Broker Associate, The Weitzman Group

Hermann double-majored while at Jindal School, graduating with a degree in Finance and a degree in Business Administration.

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Andy Mangham, BS’07 MBA’12 MS’13

IT Audit Manager – Global Sox Assurance; CBRE

In his role at the real estate services giant CBRE, Mangham manages IT audits for global operations, works on special projects for executives.

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Class Profile – BS in Finance

UT Dallas undergraduate finance students come from diverse backgrounds and represent an array of races, genders, experiences, geographical locations and cultures.

980

Students Enrolled

Gender

31% Female
69% Male

Major Status

903 Primary Major
32 Secondary Major (within JSOM)
45 Secondary Major (outside JSOM)

22

Average Age

in years

Average GPA

3.17

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A Finance student meeting with a recruiter

Access Top-Tier Jobs with the Professional Program in Finance (PPF)

The Professional Program in Finance (PPF) is designed to help exceptional undergraduate finance students pursuing prime careers in finance.

The PPF is a 2-to-3-year undergraduate program that aims to create better outcomes for high-achieving students pursuing challenging finance careers with leading employers. Students who are accepted into the PPF are held to an elevated standard and expected to complete coursework and internships beyond the traditional academic requirements. Membership in this program grants undergraduate finance majors access to exclusive opportunities including networking events, high-level internship and job openings, skills workshops and one-on-one mentorships from experienced professionals.

Learn More About the Professional Program in Finance

Student Testimonials

Sarah Mayanja

Sarah Mayanja, Class of 2019

As a transfer student, I came to UT Dallas with little exposure to the financial services industry, but had strong motivation to learn anything necessary to be successful. The finance program at UT Dallas empowered me to reach out to mentors and apply for jobs in areas that led to growth opportunities and enabled me to build on the knowledge taught in my classes.
Vivek Sinha

Vivek Sinha , Class of 2020

Dr. Peabody and the finance team at JSOM work with you to make sure that whatever sector of finance you pursue, you will be prepared. Anyone seriously considering a career in finance whether it be in banking, consulting, private equity or even hedge funds, should apply to the BS in Finance program. You will have personalized planning and advice at your disposal at any time that will help set you up for a successful career.
Luke Lessig

Luke Lessig, Class of 2020

The unique mix of high quality instructors and coursework, numerous professional and informative student organizations, industry connections and career guidance through the CMC, and supportive, knowledgeable fellow students has helped me define my career goals and work towards them. I have no doubt that the education I’ve received in the BS in Finance program at the Jindal School of Management has more than prepared me for a top career in finance.
Mallory Hubbard

Mallory Hubbard, Class of 2018

The finance program embraces student diversity in meaningful ways. Through working with others in a variety of project-based courses, I was able to gain valuable interpersonal skills – which I am proud to be bringing to the workforce.
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