About Finance in Western Michigan University
understanding of financial decision making. Case studies, internships and study abroad opportunities will enable you to learn the skills necessary to become a leader in the financial industry.
Our finance major is recognized by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute University Affiliation Program.
As a finance student you have the opportunity to apply to manage a portfolio of $2.5 million of real money in the Greenleaf Trust Trading Room, under the direction of an experienced money manager, in our Student Managed Investment Fund course. Bloomberg Certification is a required component of our program.
While at WMU, you will master the skills needed to:
- Assist the treasury manager with raising funds, cash management and acquiring and disposing of assets.
- Deliver trust services, financial products and advice to bank customers.
- Evaluate and compare the relative quality of various securities in a given industry.
- Evaluate and recommend approval of loan application for business and individuals.
- Interpret data affecting investment programs, such as price, yield, stability, future trends in investment risk and economic influences.
- Manage short-term credit needs and cash availability of a company.
- Prepare plans of action for investment based on financial analysis.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.0
- TOEFL IBT: 61
- PTE : 46
Western Michigan University Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Annual Endowment |
405.2 million USD |
| Mode of Program |
Full time; Part-time; online |
| Cost of Attendance |
28,195 USD |
| Campus Housing Capacity |
28% |
| Application Deadline (Regular) |
January 15 |
| Application Fee |
100 USD |
| Acceptance Rate |
81% |
| English language proficiency score |
TOEFL or equivalent |
| Financial Aid |
Available as Scholarships and Awards |
| Admission Helpdesk |
269-387-4357 |
Western Michigan University Annual Cost to Attend
| Fee |
Cost |
| Michigan Resident Tuition |
$12,094 |
| Books and Supplies |
$987 |
| Other Fees |
$923 |
| Room and Board |
$10,567 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$2,500 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$27,071 |
| Fee |
Cost |
| Out of State Resident Tuition |
$15,118 |
| Books and Supplies |
$987 |
| Other Fees |
$923 |
| Room and Board |
$10,567 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$2,500 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$30,095 |
