About This Program
Do you want to help individuals or businesses make informed financial decisions? A career in finance requires strong analytical skills to understand complex concepts and apply them in real-life settings. Just as importantly, it demands clear communication, strong writing, and a passion for helping people navigate today’s complex economy.
In the classroom, you’ll learn to apply financial models and tools for decision-making. Through internships, students gain hands-on experience and build the communication skills needed to serve a diverse range of clients and stakeholders.
Program Highlights
- Understand the value of money over time, assess the risk and return of financial strategies, and evaluate asset value
- Analyze financial statements to assess a firm’s health and develop strategies that create shareholder value
- Join the Investment Club, which offers hands-on experience through stock market simulations, networking events, and visits from professional and academic guest speakers
Research & Experiential Learning
- A wide selection of business-related student clubs open to all majors
- Professional networking during LSBE Company Days
- The Student Professional Engagement Program (PEP), which exposes you to co-curricular content and soft skills development
Student Internships
LSBE offers an in-house internship program led by a dedicated director who oversees more than 200 internships annually. The director works with both you and employers to ensure valuable, real-world experiences.
Students regularly secure internships at top companies, including: 3M, Cintas, Google, Hormel, Fastenal, Land O’Lakes, Minnesota Vikings, Target, UnitedHealth Group, Sherwin-Williams, Taylor Corporation, and SPS Commerce—as well as school-year and remote internships in the Duluth area.
Potential Careers
- Internal auditor
- Commercial lender
- Financial/corporate analyst
- Planning & budget analyst
- Banker Portfolio manager
Scholarships
Each year, LSBE awards more than 150 scholarships to students across all business majors and academic paths.
Get Involved
- Finance Club
- UMD Sales Club
- AMA (American Marketing Association)
- Accounting Club
- Investment Club
- Bulldogs in Technology (BIT) (Formerly MIS/BA Club)
- MGD (Marketing and Graphic Design) Club
- Economics Club
- SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)
- Student Health Care Management Association (SHMA)
- Duluth Women in Business
- Entrepreneurship Club
- UMD Analytics Club
- Management Club
- Bulldog DECA
Requirements
Refer to the link below for more detailed information about the program, admission requirements, sample plans, and contact information.
Finance B.B.A. Courses & Requirements