COURSE CURRICULUM

The Finance undergraduate program at DePaul University is structured to build strong analytical, quantitative, and decision-making skills for careers in banking, investments, and corporate finance. The curriculum is designed to help students understand how financial markets operate and how financial decisions are made in both public and private organizations.Students take core courses such as Banking and Financial Services, Corporate Financial Management, Financial Statements Analysis, Investment Analysis and Management, Investment Theory and Practice, Money and Banking, Quantitative Reasoning, and Risk Management. These courses provide a balanced mix of theory and practical application, helping students interpret financial data, evaluate investment opportunities, and understand risk in different financial environments.The program also offers specialized tracks so students can focus their studies based on career interests. These include Banking, Corporate Finance, Investment and Financial Analysis, and Risk Management. Each concentration allows students to deepen their expertise in a specific area of finance while still building a broad foundation in financial principles.Overall, the program prepares students for careers in financial institutions, corporate finance departments, investment firms, and risk management roles, while also developing strong analytical thinking and real-world financial decision-making skills.