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Shape the Strategy. Drive the Growth.

Finance at LaGrange combines hands-on technical training with real strategic thinking. Students learn to model, forecast, and analyze, and to translate that analysis into decisions that shape an organization’s direction.

From Formula to Forecast

Financial Modeling & Portfolio Analysis

Students apply finance concepts directly to financial modeling, portfolio analysis, and market forecasting, developing the technical fluency that employers expect from day one.

Career Preparation

Coursework is built around preparing students for in-demand, high-growth finance careers across industries — from corporate finance to investment management to risk analysis.

Flexible by Design

The Finance program offers a hybrid model with online course options — built for students who need flexibility alongside academic rigor.

30K
job openings annually for Financial Analysts

Career Pathways

A Finance degree from LaGrange opens a clear path of advancement — from entry-level analysis to executive leadership.

  • Finance Coordinator / Assistant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Investment Analyst
  • Risk Analyst / Manager
  • Budget Analyst
  • Finance Manager
  • Director of Finance
  • Chief Financial Officer
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“The Finance major equips students to manage wealth — personal and organizational — and drive corporate strategy in a high-demand field with exceptional long-term earning potential.”

Dr. Julian Rierson
Dr. Julian Rierson

Why Finance at LaGrange?

  • $162K median annual wage for Financial Managers — a high-growth, high-reward field
  • 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio — small classes, direct mentorship
  • ACBSP-accredited program — a nationally recognized standard for business education

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