Managers make finance decisions every day, no matter where in a company they work.
The Finance Department is an active research group dedicated to advancing the understanding of financial economics. The research and external activities of the Smith School of Business' finance faculty keep them on the leading edge of financial theory and practice. This translates to excellent learning opportunities for students, who may choose from a wide spectrum of courses including international finance, derivatives securities, mergers and acquisitions, and securities analysis. Students may also gain practical experience through the Mayer Fund , a year-long advanced finance program in actual money management. The department offers courses in the cross-functional MBA concentration in financial engineering .