Finance

Major3YRBachelor of Science

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As a Finance major at Butler, you can tailor your academic journey to suit your unique interests, preparing you for a seamless transition into the dynamic finance industry. Whether delving into corporate finance, investments, or a blend of both, Butler Finance majors have the flexibility to carve their niche.

The hands-on experience of Butler’s Finance program is paramount, exemplified by the Student Managed Investment Fund, empowering students to oversee millions the University’s endowment. Students also engage in prestigious competitions such as the CFA Research Challenge and mandatory internships to further bolster their skill set and readiness for success in the financial workplace.

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Program Information

Curriculum

Sample courses in this program include:

EI 101 – First-Year Business Experience
COM 215 – Speech For Business
AC 204 – Introduction to Accounting II
FN 347 – Investments
FN 451 – International Financial Management

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Three-Year Program

The Finance major can be completed in a total of three years. More information can be found here.

Meet Your Faculty

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Sheryl-Ann Stephen

Professor of Finance
Economics, Business Law, Finance – LSB

Born on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, Dr. Sheryl-Ann K. Stephen is a Full Professor of Finance in the Lacy School of Business. Dr. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance and Economics from the Sobey School of Business at Saint…
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Bryan Foltice

Associate Professor of Finance
Economics, Business Law, Finance – LSB

Dr. Bryan Foltice is an Associate Professor of Finance at Butler University, in Indianapolis, IN. He primarily teaches in the areas of international finance, investments, and behavioral finance. Dr. Foltice’s true passion is assisting people with all…
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Steven Dolvin

Professor of Finance
Economics, Business Law, Finance – LSB

Dr. Steven D. Dolvin, CFA, is a Professor of Finance at Butler University. He teaches primarily in the area of investments, but he also oversees student run portfolios in both public and private equity. Dr. Dolvin has received multiple teaching awards…
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Two important skills I learned at Butler include deep diving and bias for action.

“Two of the most important skills I learned at Butler include deep diving, which is to getting to the bottom of an issue and solving it, and bias for action, which is going above and beyond the ask without being told. Both of these skills were developed through the Real Business Experience and mandatory internships where I had to take ownership of my path.”

Kaitlin Walper ’22
Account Manager, Amazon

Finance FAQs

Earning a Finance degree from Butler’s Lacy School of Business opens doors to countless opportunities in the world of finance. From exciting entry-level positions to stimulating and challenging careers, finance jobs are in-demand for everyone. Some include but are not limited to:

Financial Planner
Financial Analyst
Investment Banker
Management Consultant
Accountant
Auditor
Financial Software Developer
Venture Capitalist

There is a high demand for financially-savvy professionals, and a Finance degree can provide you with the hands-on experience you need to stand out from the competition. Butler’s Finance program is designed to prepare graduates with dynamic careers in investments, corporate finance, bank management, insurance, and related fields. Going to college for Finance also has other benefits, such as opportunities to build your resume through internships, network with peers and professors, and study abroad to gain global perspectives.

A career in finance is more future-oriented, with a focus on strategy, planning, and advising. Finance graduates learn how to make smart investments and guide businesses or clients into optimal business decisions.

Alternatively, a career in accounting focuses on financial decisions that have already been made, and analyzing and reporting on those actions. Accounting graduates learn to perform audits, prepare and evaluate financial documents, and record expenses.

Both degrees can lead to rewarding careers depending on the approach that best aligns with your interests. If you have a specific career goal in mind, explore whether the coursework for a finance or accounting degree will set you up for success.

Today’s finance professionals have access to calculation tools and machine learning algorithms, so you don’t necessarily have to be a math whiz to pursue finance. However, confidence with math and numbers is always ideal since you’ll be working with money and financial statistics. At Butler, courses like Business Calculus and Analytic Geometry help students apply mathematical concepts to the world of business.

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