Overview
It's been said that it takes three to four years of on-the-job experience to make an impact in the financial services industry. The amount of time might be debatable, but its unquestionable that real-world experience is essential. That's why the Finance and Securities Analysis Center offers dynamic and applied learning opportunities to accelerate and deepen the learning experience.
But it all starts in the classroom. The Finance and Securities Analysis Center curriculum emphasizes analytical rigor in both accounting and finance, developing a strong and integrated skill set for the variety of financial professions. Quantitative techniques are combined with theory, case analysis, and discussion to develop a complete view from both the "top down" and "bottom up" perspectives.
Academics
Undergraduate. The Finance and Securities Analysis Center supports both undergraduate finance and accounting majors through its programs. Hundreds of Lundquist College of Business students are enrolled in these two concentrations.
Learn more about the Finance Concentration and Accounting Major.
MBA. The University of Oregon's Eugene campus is home to the full-time Oregon MBA and its dedicated curriculum track in securities analysis.
MBA Courses and Electives
PhD. The Finance and Securities Analysis Center supports the college's PhD program and provides financial support to offset some of the costs for PhD students. At this time, the center is not involved with the Oregon Executive MBA program in Portland.
Experiential Learning
The Lundquist College of Business' emphasis on applied learning is the key advantage that brings all coursework to life. Through direct experience and collaboration with industry, students become grounded in the skills and techniques needed to engage their careers from the outset. The opportunities available for experiential learning at the Finance and Securities Analysis Center take many forms:
- Interaction with industry leaders on a continuous basis through our guest speaker series, Executives in Residence, or the "Career Insights" mentoring program
- Participation in the management of live equity portfolios through the University of Oregon Investment Group, the recently launched Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio for MBAs, or case competitions amongst your fellow students as well as universities across the country.
- Annual trips to the Far East, New York City, San Francisco, and other destinations, to meet with financial professionals and learn of their operations.
- Collaboration with our industry partners to solve current business issues via applied projects.
- Ongoing use and training in Portfolio Management taught by industry practitioners emphasizing tools, techniques and best practices used in the investment profession.
- Participation in various business societies and clubs, including International Business and Economics or Beta Alpha Psi.
Career Opportunities
The Finance and Securities Analysis Center's close involvement with industry ensures constant networking opportunities and a dynamic set of career possibilities. Our graduates have a successful track record of hitting the ground running in their new positions, bringing their applied experience and breadth of knowledge to their employers.