Finance Dual Degree Program

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What is Finance?

Finance is the study of how money moves through organizations, markets, and economies, and how people and institutions manage financial resources to achieve their goals. It blends theory and practice, connecting mathematics, economics, and data analysis with real-world decision-making in investments, banking, corporate strategy, and financial technology.

Why study Finance?

Finance shapes how organizations grow, invest, manage risk, and create value. Studying finance prepares you to understand global markets, corporate decision-making, investment strategies, and the flow of capital across industries. It is a powerful foundation for careers in banking, corporate finance, consulting, real estate, fintech, entrepreneurship, and analytics.

Finance also builds skills that are valuable beyond business. You learn how to think strategically, interpret complex data, evaluate uncertainty, and make informed decisions that affect people, organizations, and communities.

Why study for Finance at Beloit College?

Beloit College’s finance dual degree program combines close mentoring, strong quantitative preparation, and early access to graduate-level training. Faculty know you well and guide your academic and career development in small, student-centered classes. You build a strong foundation in business, economics, and quantitative reasoning before moving into advanced finance training.

Beloit College’s partnership with Marquette University provides a clear, supported pathway to a master’s degree, with guaranteed admission for students who meet program requirements. Students apply after their second year, complete their Beloit College degree while beginning Marquette University coursework, and then finish the master’s degree the following year. This structure allows you to save time, move quickly into advanced professional training, and enter the workforce earlier with a competitive graduate credential.

Details

Degree Level

Undergraduate, Graduate

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Master of Finance (M.Fin.)

Specialization

Dual Degree Program

Format

In-person

Partner Institutions

Marquette University

Related Departments & Schools

Related Offerings

Finance curriculum

Students complete an undergraduate major in business management, economics, or quantitative economics at Beloit College while preparing for graduate-level finance study through required business, economics, and quantitative coursework.

Finance Dual Degree Program

Beloit College students apply to the Marquette University Accelerated Master of Finance program after completing 15 units (usually four semesters) at Beloit and enroll at Marquette after completing 28 units (usually seven semesters).

Prerequisites

All requirements for the Business Management, Economics, or Quantitative Economics major except for one elective unit.
An overall and a major GPA of at least a “B” (3.0).
Business 216 and 217 with a grade of “B” or better.
All Beloit College domain, skills, and experience (“E”) graduation requirements.
At least 28 units of Beloit College credit with no more than 12 units of transfer credit.

Students study accounting, corporate finance, investments, economics, data analysis, financial modeling, and professional communication.

[ECON 211] Intermediate Microeconomics: Microeconomics is the study of how households and firms allocate scarce resources to competing ends. Students learn to use economic models and optimizing techniques to address a variety of decision-making processes, including consumer utility optimization and producer profit maximization in the context of competitive markets, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition.
[BUSN 216] Financial Accounting: The fundamentals of accounting, including the accounting equation, the accounting process, journal entries, and cash vs. accrual accounting. Students also cover the fundamentals of finance: time value of money, present value, future value, and how to value an asset using the discounted cash flow approach.
[BUSN 217] Corporate Finance: Theoretical and practical applications of modern finance, including time value of money, bond valuation, capital budgeting, and long-term financing. Students learn how to read and analyze financial statements; calculate and analyze financial ratios; evaluate firm and stock performance price or value assets including bonds, stocks and other securities and derivatives; measure and manage risk; construct an investment portfolio; and evaluate its performance.

Finance outcomes

Graduates of the finance dual degree program earn an undergraduate and a master’s degree, positioning them for rapid entry into high-impact finance careers or further professional advancement.

Students completing the finance dual degree program can:

Demonstrate advanced financial literacy across industries and markets.
Apply quantitative and analytical thinking to evaluate financial data, risk, and opportunity.
Analyze and respond to real business problems using finance concepts.
Manage professional projects from planning through execution.
Communicate complex financial information clearly to varied audiences.
Practice teamwork, ethical reasoning, and strategic decision-making in professional contexts.

Accounting & Financial Reporting: Prepare financial information, review transactions, and help organizations meet reporting requirements. ($55,000 → $120,000+)
Banking & Financial Services: Support client accounts, analyze transactions, and help manage financial products and services. ($35,000 → $110,000+)
Business Strategy & Consulting: Analyze challenges, recommend solutions, and support organizations in reaching strategic goals. ($55,000 → $100,000+)
Corporate Finance: Analyze budgets, track spending, and support financial decisions within organizations. ($55,000 → $110,000+)
Data Analytics & Reporting: Gather data, create reports, and help teams make evidence-based decisions. ($50,000 → $100,000+)
Financial Analysis & Planning: Evaluate financial data, build forecasts, and help guide long-term organizational decisions. ($50,000 → $120,000+)
Government & Public Administration: Support public programs, manage resources, and help agencies deliver services to communities. ($50,000 → $100,000+)
Investment & Wealth Management: Review markets, assess risk, and support strategies that grow or protect assets. ($50,000 → $120,000+)
Real Estate & Property Investment: Research markets, evaluate properties, and support investment or development decisions. ($45,000 → $90,000+)
Risk Management & Insurance: Identify risks, evaluate exposure, and help organizations plan for financial protection. ($50,000 → $110,000+)

Reviewed on November 2025. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salary figures shown here are estimates. Actual pay will vary by position, industry, location, education, and experience. Some pathways and positions may require additional education or certifications. For more detailed information, please explore reputable career and salary resources.

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