University of Tulsa

What you'll study

The programme is typically structured as a business degree with a major in finance, combining foundational business courses with specialised finance modules. Early terms cover core business subjects such as financial accounting, managerial accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics, business statistics and principles of management. Core finance courses build on this foundation and commonly include corporate finance, investments, financial markets and institutions, international finance, and risk management.

Students also study applied and service-oriented topics relevant to the Financial Management Services track, such as personal financial planning, retirement planning, estate planning, insurance, and tax fundamentals. Quantitative and analytical skills are developed through courses in finance modelling, financial statement analysis, and spreadsheet-based valuation techniques.

Typical elements of the curriculum include:

• Business foundation courses: accounting, economics, statistics, business law
• Core finance: corporate finance, investments, financial markets and institutions
• Financial Management Services electives: personal financial planning, insurance and risk management, taxation for individuals, ethics in financial services
• Applied skills: financial modelling, fixed-income and equity analysis, portfolio management
• Capstone or practicum: a senior project, case studies or an internship with industry partners
• Opportunities for experiential learning: student investment clubs, finance lab access, and industry guest lectures

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a secondary school diploma or equivalent with a strong academic record. Successful applicants typically have solid grades in mathematics; coursework such as algebra, precalculus or calculus is advantageous. Other useful preparatory subjects include economics, accounting and statistics.

The University of Tulsa considers a range of credentials from both domestic and international applicants. Standardised test submission may be optional depending on the admissions policy at the time of application; applicants should check current guidance from the university. Transfer students are evaluated on college-level coursework and GPA. Applicants may also strengthen their application with relevant extracurricular activities, work experience in finance-related settings, or evidence of interest in business and financial markets.

Career prospects

Graduates with a degree in Finance and Financial Management Services enter a wide range of careers across financial services and business. Common roles include:

• Financial analyst (corporate or investment)
• Commercial banking and credit analyst roles
• Wealth management and private client advisory
• Financial planner or retirement planning specialist
• Risk management and insurance underwriting
• Asset management and portfolio analyst positions
• Financial operations and treasury roles within corporations

Graduates may also pursue professional qualifications (for example, CFP, CFA or other industry credentials) or continue their studies with a master's degree in finance, business administration, or related disciplines. The degree emphasises practical skills that make graduates attractive for internships and entry-level roles at banks, investment firms, advisory practices and corporate finance departments.

Why study at University of Tulsa

The University of Tulsa offers a business education with relatively small class sizes and personalised advising, which helps students engage directly with faculty. The business school environment emphasises experiential learning—students frequently have access to finance facilities such as trading/finance labs, student-managed funds and industry speaker events that strengthen practical skills.

Located in a regional business hub, the university has connections with local and national employers, supporting internship and placement opportunities in banking, energy, and professional services. The programme’s blend of technical finance training and service-oriented courses prepares graduates for roles across both corporate finance and client-facing financial services.

Students benefit from extracurricular finance organisations, career services support and opportunities to build professional networks that help transition from study to the workplace.