Skip to main content

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Understand How
Money Works

A Great
Investment

You have to know money to make money.

Truth is, it's not all about the money. The purpose of a degree in finance is to develop an understanding of financial management and operations. So, as a graduate, you'll not only be great at sticking to a budget, but also enjoy the opportunity for a lucrative and challenging career.

See Your Path
Employees work on financial planning at the office

Apply

A high-paying career, interesting work and job security—a degree in finance gets you all three.

Apply

In-Demand

Six months after graduation, 98% of our 2021 graduates found jobs, are continuing their education and/or are serving in the military.

See Careers

Cost

At UW-Green Bay, we strive to make college affordable – in fact, in-state tuition has stayed the same since 2013.

Calculate Your Cost

The Green Bay Advantage

We've got the assets you need to succeed.

To help reach your professional goals, UW-Green Bay offers experience in college to build your resume, network and develop your skills. From hands-on experience in our lab to partnerships with local businesses to get you internship opportunities, we can help you find a successful career.

About Finance
Inside view of the Willie Davis Finance and Investment LabFinance students work on business presentationBusiness students work at computerOutside view of the Willie Davis Finance and Investment Lab

Our Portfolio

Like any good portfolio, our educational offerings are diverse and growing.

Students attending lecture
Major or Emphasis?

Majoring in finance gives you more specific expertise, while a major in business with an emphasis in finance gives you broader knowledge of the business world. Keep in mind that the major requires 12 more credits than the emphasis.

Declare Your Major
Business associates shake hands
Centers & Partnerships

Our partnerships with local businesses help both our students and our community thrive through workshops, consulting services, professional tax assistance and more.

See Our Partnerships
Inside view of the Willie Davis Finance and Investment Lab
Willie D. Davis Finance & Investment Lab

With a donation from the Green Bay Packer Foundation, the Willie D. Davis Finance and Investment Lab houses trading floor and research facilities where you can invest real dollars and get hands-on business education.

Explore the Lab
Student helps peer through mentoring program
Mentoring Project

Designed for sophomore and junior first-generation students in the Cofrin School of Business, our Mentoring Project matches you with local professionals.

Sign Up
Students attend phoenix leadership program
Phoenix Leadership Program

Develop your leadership skills and become a better leader in your career through a semester-long training experience.

Apply to be a Phoenix Leader
Student attends tutoring session
Tutoring

Though you don’t have to be a math whiz to get a finance degree, classes can be tough. If you need help, the Learning Center can connect you with resources.

Get a Tutor

Investing in
Our Students

"I can truthfully say that the best part about the Finance Program at UWGB really is the professors – they are always ready and willing to invest in you and your education."

Emilie Popp '23
Finance Major | Credit Analyst at Ariens Company

Professor Mussie Teclezion

Ask an Expert

As a researcher in corporate investment policy and advisor for the Student Finance Association, Professor Mussie Teclezion is passionate about our program. If you have any questions about a finance degree, get in touch with him!

Contact Us