BA/BS in Finance and Financial Management Services

The finance major at Kansas State University develops analytical skills for capital markets and corporate finance, covering how to value securities, manage portfolios, model finances and use derivatives, paired alongside study of accounting, economics, management and quantitative methods. Students strengthen written and oral communication and gain team experience. They can help manage a real-money investment fund, join a selective scholars cohort and take part in a student finance association. The department offers merit-based scholarships to finance majors. The curriculum is tied to investment practice through an affiliation with the CFA Institute, which is helpful for students preparing for the CFA exams. A curriculum checklist lists required courses. Prospective students can review admission requirements, request information and submit an application through the university website. Advisors help students plan coursework and understand how the program fits their goals.