The field of Finance consists of three interrelated areas. Investments focuses on the decisions of investors, both individuals and institutions, as they choose securities for their investment portfolios. As the marketplace becomes increasingly competitive we need tools that give us a distinct competitive advantage. The study of finance not only gives us those tools but also allows the flexibility to use those tools in a variety of situations. The Else School of Management at Millsaps offers a wide range of financial courses in both the undergraduate and graduate curriculum.
Students benefit from small class sizes, selective admissions, and a committed faculty.
Millsaps provides students with both technical skills and communication skills needed to be successful in today's competitive marketplace. Another benefit Millsaps finance students enjoy is being able to run the General Louis Wilson Fund , a student managed fund. The Wilson Fund maintains a policy of capital appreciation through investment in securities judged to be undervalued and thus positioned for significant comparative appreciation. There are many career opportunities in finance, many finance majors go on to work for financial institutions, including banks, insurance companies, investment companies, savings and loans, and credit unions. To be successful in the area of finance you need to have not only the technical skills but also have the ability to be an effective communicator.