If you are energized by solving complex problems and helping others make smart decisions, finance is where your talents belong

As a finance major, you'll develop the analytical expertise, ethical reasoning, and communication skills that today's employers demand. Doane’s application-oriented curriculum goes beyond theory - you will master financial management, valuation, financial technology, and investment analysis while learning to present your insights with clarity and confidence. From capital markets and mergers to financial planning and forecasting, you will build a versatile toolkit that prepares you to make sound financial decisions in any environment. You will strengthen your quantitative reasoning, sharpen your decision-making abilities, and learn to balance data-driven analysis with values-based discernment.

 

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Career Opportunities in Finance

Doane’s finance graduates are strategic problem-solvers who excel at stewarding both corporate and personal financial resources. As a finance major, you will develop the necessary competencies in an environment that integrates intellectual rigor with values-based leadership, preparing you to become a purposeful and trusted professional. With this degree, you will enter a dynamic field offering diverse, rewarding career paths across corporate, public, and nonprofit sectors—where analytical expertise meets real-world impact. Career opportunities for finance majors may include:

  • Financial Analyst – Evaluate investment opportunities and provide data-driven recommendations to guide business decisions.
  • Financial Planner – Help clients set and achieve financial goals through comprehensive planning for retirement, education, taxes, and estate matters.
  • Equity Research Analyst – Analyze companies and industries to provide investment recommendations.
  • Management Consultant – Advise organizations on financial strategy and operational improvements.
  • Credit Analyst – Assess the creditworthiness of individuals or businesses for lending decisions.
  • Corporate Financial Planner – Develop budgets, forecasts, and strategic financial plans for organizations.
  • Real Estate Financial Analyst – Evaluate property investments and development opportunities.
  • Commercial Banking Associate – Manage client relationships and provide lending solutions for businesses.

 

 

Other Majors, Minors, and Certificates to Complement your Finance Degree

At Doane University, you can differentiate yourself to employers by complementing your finance major with other majors, minors, and certificates, and still graduate in four years. Options include:

  • Complementary majors: Accounting, Agribusiness, Business Analytics, English, and Management.
  • Complementary minors: Accounting, Agribusiness, Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Economics, English, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Management, Leadership Studies, Project Management, and Spanish.
  • Complementary certificates: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Leadership Studies, and Spanish.
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