Finance University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Overview

The Finance programme at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln provides students with a sophisticated understanding of how capital markets and financial institutions allocate monetary resources. This degree focuses on the development of essential decision-making skills required to manage funds effectively within public, private, and non-profit sectors.

Students explore the intricate relationships between risk and reward while examining how investor psychology and managerial performance influence the price of securities. The curriculum is designed to be highly practical, ensuring that graduates can quantify financial metrics and implement robust risk management techniques in various professional environments.

The department offers three distinct pathways to allow for deeper specialisation based on career goals.

Why Finance at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

The university provides exceptional facilities and distinctive teaching features, such as the Nebraska Business Honors Academy for high-ability students. This cohort-based programme focuses on developing critical thinking and strategic leadership skills through a rigorous curriculum and corporate involvement.

The Investments option is a CFA Institute University Affiliated Program, meaning the coursework covers at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge. Students in this track gain hands-on experience by managing real-dollar portfolios, preparing them directly for professional certification exams.

Additional opportunities include the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management, which integrates business knowledge with computing fundamentals. This unique partnership creates innovators capable of leading the technology sector as entrepreneurs and chief information officers.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 30330 per year
• National fee: USD 30330 per year
• Local fee: USD 11100 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Macroeconomics
• Microeconomics
• Legal Environment
• Finance
• Management
• Marketing
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Business Strategies
• Spreadsheet Analytics
• Statistics
• Business Analytics/Information Analysis
• Business Writing
• Sales Communication
• Applied Improv for the Successful Business Leader
• Navigating Emerging Technologies in Business
• Investment Principles
• Financial Institutions
• Fixed Income Investments
• Advanced Finance
• Strategic Financial Management
• Individual and Corporate Risk Management
• Bank Management
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Real Estate
• Life and Health Insurance
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Options, Futures and Derivative Securities
• Portfolio Practicum

Careers with Finance

Graduates from this programme have secured prestigious roles such as Investment Banking Analysts, Sales and Trading Analysts, and Corporate Treasury Analysts. These professionals work for leading global organisations including Citigroup, Credit Suisse Group, Koch Industries, and FactSet Research Systems.

The degree also prepares students for careers in the public sector and financial regulation, with alumni serving as Assistant National Bank Examiners. Industries such as railway management, grain merchandising, and commercial banking offer diverse pathways for those with strong quantitative and analytical skills.

Many students pursue further academic excellence at world-renowned graduate schools. Destinations for advanced study include Cass Business School in London, Notre Dame University, and the University of Texas, focusing on fields such as Actuarial Science, Accountancy, and Juris Doctor programmes.