Eastern Michigan University

What you'll study

The programme builds a foundation in accounting, economics and quantitative methods before moving into finance-specific topics. Typical coursework includes Principles of Finance, Corporate Finance, Investments, Financial Markets and Institutions, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Management, and Personal Financial Planning. You will also study supporting subjects such as Business Statistics, Managerial Accounting, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, and business law.

Students complete a combination of a business core and major requirements plus general education credits. Practical components often include spreadsheet modelling, case studies, a capstone or integrated finance seminar and opportunities for internships with regional firms. Electives allow focus areas such as commercial banking, portfolio management, financial planning, or corporate treasury operations.

Entry requirements

Admission to Eastern Michigan University typically requires a completed high school diploma or equivalent and submission of official transcripts. Applicants are expected to have a solid background in mathematics; courses such as algebra and precalculus are helpful. Admissions will consider cumulative high school performance; specific GPA expectations vary by applicant pool and whether you apply as a freshman or transfer student.

Applicants transferring from other colleges should provide college transcripts and may receive transfer credit for prior coursework. International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through a recognised test or approved alternative. Some finance courses assume prior introductory accounting or economics, so incoming students may be advised to complete or place out of those prerequisites.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for a broad range of entry-level roles in the financial sector and corporate environment. Common career paths include financial analyst, commercial or retail banking officer, investment analyst, financial planner, credit analyst, and insurance or risk management roles. Many graduates move into corporate finance positions such as treasury analyst, budget analyst or internal finance roles.

Completing the degree also provides a strong foundation for professional certifications (for example CFA, CFP) and for graduate study such as an MBA. The programme’s quantitative and applied coursework helps students qualify for roles that require financial modelling, data analysis and regulatory understanding.

Why study at Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University’s College of Business offers a curriculum designed to combine academic theory with applied learning, including internship connections with employers in the Detroit metropolitan area. The relatively small class sizes in upper-level finance courses allow direct interaction with faculty who have both academic and industry experience.

Students benefit from career services, finance-related student organisations and practicum opportunities that build workplace skills and professional networks. The university’s proximity to a diverse regional economy provides access to internships and employer recruiting across banking, automotive finance, insurance and investment services, supporting transition from study to career.