Opportunities for internships and cooperative experiences are numerous for finance majors in their junior and senior years, and allow the student to apply their skills in real life situations. Teaching faculty in the finance area have extensive experience in commercial banking, operations, and lending. The teaching philosophy of the faculty stresses practical, hands-on experiences in finance, in addition to the theoretical and conceptual classroom learning. The placement rate for Defiance College graduates in quality positions is outstanding. Recent graduate hold positions in commercial banking establishments, brokerage services, and insurance firms.
Many graduates receive career job offers before graduation while involved in co-op experiences.