Portland State University’s Finance program goes beyond the numbers to teach you key skills to jump start your career.
Core Coursework: Accounting, Valuation and Analytics
Our finance degree offers diverse courses in accounting, business analytics, valuation, and financial decision making. Your studies will reflect your interests, and teach you important research, critical reasoning, and communication skills. You’ll also learn how to analyze economic decisions, consider trade-offs and communicate recommendations to guide value creation and business decisions.
You’ll develop your expertise through hands-on finance internships and get real-life investment experience. You can manage a real-dollar stock fund and consult on real-world financial problems. In our annual research competition, you can also gain intensive experience in financial analysis.
Accelerated Bachelor’s + Master’s Program
We offer an accelerated Bachelor’s + Master’s degree pathway so you can complete your Master of Science in Finance in just one year — at a lower cost.
Connect with Portland’s Finance Community
Located in the heart of Portland, Oregon, PSU offers professional connections and support to advance your career. We give you access to top employers in Portland’s finance community and host networking events, job fairs and career panels to connect you with local professionals and alumni.&
Get Career Support from a Dedicated Center for Business Students
The School of Business houses a dedicated University Career Center for business students, where you’ll find specialized resources like one-on-one career coaching, resume and LinkedIn reviews, interview preparation, and job search support. These services are designed to complement your academic experience and connect you with employers in the region.
Learn from Faculty with Industry Expertise
Our finance faculty have valuable industry and academic experience. They’ll challenge you with innovative coursework in accounting, spreadsheet modeling, valuation, analytics, and AI. They also offer career guidance, mentorship and deep industry connections.
Flexible Formats: Online, Hybrid and In-Person Options
PSU’s finance program in Portland offers flexible course scheduling with options for online, hybrid, and in-person classes. You can choose the format that works best for you and earn your degree while balancing work and life commitments.
Dual AACSB Accreditation in Business and Accounting
The School of Business is nationally ranked and holds elite dual accreditation in business and accounting from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Only 1% of the world’s business schools are AACSB-accredited schools.
At PSU, you’ll gain the skills to find work that matches your interests and provides competitive pay and opportunities for career growth. Your degree prepares you for positions in both the public and private sector, including:
- Budget analyst
- Business valuation analyst
- Certified financial planner
- Compliance manager
- Commercial real estate analyst
- Credit analyst
- Data analyst
- Financial advisor
- Financial analyst
- Financial climate risk analyst
- Financial planner
- Investment analyst
- Investor relations manager
- Portfolio manager
- Risk management manager
- Supply chain finance analyst
- Sustainable finance advisor
- Trading associate
Top Employers Hiring Our Graduates
Employers actively recruit our students because they’re well-rounded hires who make an immediate difference in an organization. Our graduates work in corporate finance, financial services, financial technology, risk management, supply chain and investment firms. They land jobs at top local companies, including:
- Fisher Investments
- Intel
- Nike
- The Standard
- U.S. Bank
Prepare for Graduate School in Finance
You can also go on to graduate school with our Master of Science in Finance. You’ll gain additional training and experience in corporate finance, portfolio management, wealth management and advisory, impact investing, real estate investment finance and analytics to further your career prospects.
Ready to start your finance career?
Apply now or schedule a tour with our admissions team.