Brigham Young University

What you'll study

This four‑year undergraduate programme blends core business courses with specialised finance classes and elective pathways. You will take foundational subjects such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, managerial accounting and business statistics, then move into finance‑specific modules including corporate finance, investments, financial statement analysis and financial institutions.

Typical modules and topics include:

• Core business foundations: accounting principles, managerial finance, business law, marketing fundamentals and organisational behaviour.
• Quantitative skills: business statistics, calculus or applied quantitative methods, and spreadsheet modelling for finance.
• Finance major courses: corporate finance, intermediate financial management, investment analysis and portfolio management, fixed income and derivatives, risk management and financial modelling.
• Financial planning and services track: personal financial planning, retirement planning, estate planning and ethical issues in financial advice (for students who choose the financial management services emphasis).
• Experiential learning: opportunities to engage in internships, student investment funds, case competitions, consulting projects and practicum courses that apply classroom theory to real clients and markets.

Students complete general education requirements alongside the major, and may choose elective concentrations such as corporate finance, investments, financial planning, banking, or financial data analytics. The programme also prepares students for professional certifications and exam pathways common in the industry, such as the CFA or CFP, through targeted coursework and exam‑prep resources.

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet Brigham Young University’s undergraduate admission standards, including a recognised secondary school qualification and competitive academic performance. Successful candidates typically demonstrate strong quantitative skills and preparation in mathematics (college‑preparatory maths and preferably calculus) and coursework in economics and English.

Additional considerations:

• Academic transcripts showing solid grades in relevant subjects.
• A readiness for rigorous quantitative coursework; practical experience with spreadsheets or basic statistics is advantageous.
• BYU requires all students to agree to and abide by the university’s Honor Code and community standards.
• International applicants must meet English language proficiency requirements and provide comparable academic documentation from their home country.

Transfer applicants should consult BYU admissions for how previously earned college credit applies to the finance major and general education requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates move into a wide range of finance roles across industry, government and not‑for‑profit sectors. Common entry and early‑career positions include:

• Financial analyst (corporate finance or business units)
• Investment analyst or research associate
• Commercial banking and credit analyst roles
• Wealth management and financial planner positions (with additional certification pathways)
• Risk and treasury roles within financial institutions
• Positions in corporate treasury, mergers & acquisitions support, and corporate development

Graduates also pursue further professional qualifications (for example, CFA or CFP) or postgraduate study such as an MBA or specialised master’s degrees in finance, accounting or analytics. BYU’s career services, employer networks and alumni connections support internship placement and full‑time recruitment with regional and national employers.

Why study at Brigham Young University

BYU’s finance programme is delivered through the Marriott School of Business, which emphasises both technical competence and ethical leadership. The school provides experienced faculty with industry and research backgrounds, structured internship and recruiting channels, and student organisations that run investment clubs, finance societies and case competitions.

Students benefit from a strong alumni network, practicum‑style learning opportunities and access to career services that connect students with employers across banking, corporate finance and investment management. The university’s community standards and emphasis on character development are integrated into the student experience, making BYU an option for those seeking a values‑based business education alongside rigorous finance training.