Explore Finance | Finance, Banking, and Real Estate

Why Study Finance?

Finance offers a broad business background in combination with the study of practical financial knowledge mandatory for success in this dynamic profession. Challenges faced in the course of study develop conceptual, financing and communication skills.

Every organization runs on financial decisions, from how a company raises money to how a family plans for retirement. UNO’s Finance major gives you a broad business foundation and practical financial knowledge, including stock and bond analysis, investment management, sources of financing, and the financial system. You’ll build conceptual, financing, and communication skills employers look for.

We offer four finance concentrations to choose from. Every finance student selects at least one, so you can shape your degree around the career path that interests you. Select a concentration below to learn more.

Banking students at UNO exploring careers in the banking industry. — Banking Concentration

Study how commercial banks are organized, operated, and financed. Designed for students interested in banks, regulatory agencies, credit unions, consumer finance companies, and government agencies. Typical paths include lending, credit analysis, and regulatory work.
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professor at mammal hall — Business Finance Concentration

Learn to manage money inside organizations, with a focus on cash management, sources of financing, and strategic capital budgeting. Graduates pursue financial management, security analysis, and international finance roles, such as corporate finance, treasury, and financial analysis.
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investment program at an event — Investment Science Concentration

For students drawn to markets and portfolios. You’ll study security analysis, asset pricing, and portfolio management, and apply it by managing funds in the student-managed investment club. Leads to careers in investment and portfolio management and securities research.
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Finance Planning students at UNO engaging in financial coursework. — Financial Planning Concentration

For students who want to help people reach their goals. Coursework covers financial planning, investments, insurance, and estate and income tax planning, and will prepare you for the CFP® exam. Graduates become financial planners and advisors in wealth management, retirement advising, or insurance and estate planning.
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Why UNO?

UNO connects classroom learning with real-world experience. In the College of Business Administration, we prepare leaders who make an impact in their communities and the global economy.

Industry-connected faculty with professional experience
Access to Omaha’s financial services sector
Internship opportunities with local firms
Curriculum aligned with CFP Board requirements
Student-managed clubs for hands-on experience

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Finance, Banking and Real Estate is to disseminate and enhance the knowledge of finance and real estate through teaching, distinguished and original research, and interaction with the metropolitan business community.

We value . . .

Exceptional teaching of both traditional and nontraditional students within the university and community environments that is conducive to personal and academic growth in preparation for employment within the business community.
Original research and the importance of creative thought for our students, academic peers and business community.
Service to and interaction with the business community and the mutual and categorical benefit to our students, peers, college and personal development of such service.