Financial Economics
Invest in your future. Pave the way for a fulfilling career in an exciting and demanding field.
Understand how financial markets work and how they are regulated. Cultivate the tools to tackle complex financial challenges, spur innovation and create value for individuals, businesses and organizations. As a financial economics major, you will:
- Examine how economic principles relate to global financial markets.
- Employ economic theory to analyze risk, evaluate fiduciary health and model financial scenarios.
- Study subjects such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, business analytics, financial accounting and organizational management.
- Develop a working knowledge of domestic and international capital markets.
- Consider ethical issues in financial markets and financial decision-making.
At A Glance
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12:1Student-to-faculty ratio
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18Average class size
Possible Careers
Invest in your future. Pave the way for a fulfilling career in an exciting and demanding field.
Understand how financial markets work and how they are regulated. Cultivate the tools to tackle complex financial challenges, spur innovation and create value for individuals, businesses and organizations. As a financial economics major, you will:
- Examine how economic principles relate to global financial markets.
- Employ economic theory to analyze risk, evaluate fiduciary health and model financial scenarios.
- Study subjects such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, business analytics, financial accounting and organizational management.
- Develop a working knowledge of domestic and international capital markets.
- Consider ethical issues in financial markets and financial decision-making.
Get to Know Financial Economics
Meet the Faculty
Professional Development
To earn your bachelor's degree in financial economics, you'll be encouraged to participate in an internship that provides valuable industry experience. Find out more about career support at Alma.
Explore the Curriculum
Learn more about the fundamental courses that will offer a roadmap for your academic growth and expertise development.
Where theory meets practice.
At Alma, our classes go beyond theory. We designed our financial economics program to furnish you with the practical skills you need to thrive after college. You’ll explore quantitative techniques and use software to build financial models and determine the value of assets.
You’ll also apply what you’re learning to real-world situations. Students majoring in financial economics must complete an internship, so you’ll already have experience before you graduate.
Through our Career and Personal Development services, you’ll have access to resources to help you write a compelling resume and present yourself as a competitive candidate. And — since many Alma alumni have already forged successful careers in finance — you’ll benefit from a strong network in the industry.
What You Need to Know
As a financial economics major, you’ll graduate into a booming job market. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that employment in the financial sector will rise 9% over the next decade, outpacing the average growth rate.
Your expertise will prepare you for work in various finance roles, including asset management, personal finance and financial planning, financial analysis, corporate finance and investment banking. Or, you can pursue advanced education. Alma students in similar programs have gone on to prestigious institutions such as the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, the University of Notre Dame, the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and Northwestern University.
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Student Organizations
At Alma, you’ll find opportunities to grow at every turn. In our 100+ student organizations, you can get outside your comfort zone, make new friends and hone your leadership skills.
