Finance
The Language of Business
Do risk management for an emerging company or investment banking for an established one. A degree in finance preps you for both, and more. Finance is one of the most flexible and active aspects of business. So our coursework emphasizes traditional quantitative methods as well as the psychology and ethics behind it.
We offer bachelor's and master's degrees as well as an emphasis program for MBA students. If you want to apply the skills you learn in an internship, you can take advantage of our extensive network in and around the Valley. Finance opens all kinds of doors. Our graduates wind up as analysts with banks, VC firms, and tech companies. They also go into consulting, management, and accounting.
About our Programs
Finance is at the center of well-managed businesses, from high technology companies to mutual fund companies. The Finance department at Santa Clara University develops students' knowledge and managerial skills in the corporate and investment settings so they are prepared for a wide variety of careers.
Undergraduate
The finance major at Santa Clara University will prepare you for success in making and managing financial decisions.
Undergraduate
This program supports undergraduate students from across the University as they explore and develop fundamental skills that can help them create and lead real estate companies.
The Leavey Difference
Finance Faculty
Finance faculty bring deep industry knowledge and research excellence to topics like investment strategy, corporate finance, fintech, and risk management. Their insights help students master complex concepts and prepare for high-stakes decision-making in fast-moving global markets.
Department Chair, Associate Professor of Finance and Business Analytics
Seoyoung Kim
Associate Professor, Finance
Ye Cai
William and Janice Terry Professor of Finance and Business Analytics
Sanjiv Das
Associate Professor, Finance
Gustavo Schwenkler
Beyond the Classroom
Get involved outside of the classroom! Join one of our student networks to participate in Santa Clara University’s finance community and to meet others interested in finance.
News in Finance
The Leavey School of Business is delighted to welcome five new tenure-track faculty members this fall. Representing the fields of economics, finance, and accounting, they bring a wealth of expertise in topics ranging from international finance and organizational economics to taxation and venture capital.
As the Class of 2025 prepares to graduate, the Leavey School of Business is proud to honor five outstanding students who embody the values of leadership, service, and academic excellence.
Some of the industry's sharpest minds outlined a clear theme: uncertainty dominates the current market, but within that disruption lies immense opportunity—especially for the Bay Area.
If you have any questions regarding finance department programs and events, please contact the following individuals:
Finance Association Inquiries: SCU Finance Association, financeassociationSCU@gmail.com
Undergraduate Finance Program Admissions Inquiries: Jo-Anne Shibles, jshibles@scu.edu
All Other Inquiries: finance@scu.edu