Finance
Unlock Your Future with a Finance Major
Elon’s Finance major combines classroom learning with hands-on experience to prepare you for high-impact roles across the financial world. You’ll build expertise in markets, institutions and corporate finance while gaining real-world experience through internships, competitions and mentorship.
From Scholarship to Success: A Finance Major’s Journey
Ava Rosen was only a preteen when her father died, leaving her worried she wouldn’t be able to afford college. “Losing my dad prompted all my career moves from the age of 11,” she said.
Drawn to finance for its stability and potential for impact, Rosen found her path at Elon through the Business Fellows and Odyssey Scholars programs. “I knew finance would both challenge me quantitatively and allow me to be a catalyst for change in a field where females are underrepresented.”
At Elon, Rosen gained hands-on experience through internships, supportive faculty and leadership opportunities. She also led a five-student team to the state title in the CFA Institute Research Challenge, where they presented to industry professionals.
Rosen graduated in 2023 and is now a risk analyst at Goldman Sachs. “Elon made me feel at home, and it provided me the resources to truly excel,” she said. “Finance is much more than just banking. Find ways to leverage finance as a means to ignite change and make a difference in the world.”
Why major in Finance at Elon?
Hands-on experience from day one
Put theory into practice through internships, consulting projects, and global competitions like the CFA Institute Research Challenge. Recent internships include placements with JPMorgan Chase, Credit Suisse, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, FactSet, and Wells Fargo.
Cutting-edge tools and resources
Train inside the Reed Finance Center using Bloomberg Terminals, FactSet, and Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) — the same platforms professionals rely on to analyze markets and manage portfolios.
Specialized pathways
Choose between a traditional Finance major or Elon’s distinctive FinTech major, blending finance with technology and analytics to prepare you for the future of the industry.
Student organizations and activities
Join the Financial Management Association (FMA), Women in Finance, or Elon’s CFA Institute Research Challenge team to build networks and gain leadership experience.
National recognition and affiliations
Elon’s finance program is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program and a University Partner of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, ensuring curriculum rigor and preparation for industry certifications.
Strong outcomes, powerful network
Graduates launch careers as financial analysts, investment bankers, planners, consultants, and portfolio managers. They work in banking, insurance, real estate, asset management, and fintech — supported by Elon’s global alumni network.
Supportive, personal mentoring
Small classes and one-on-one faculty guidance mean you’ll have mentors invested in your success — academically, professionally, and personally.
What you’ll learn
As a finance major, you’ll complete Elon’s strong business core and then focus on advanced courses that develop your technical and analytical expertise. View full degree requirements in the academic catalog.