At Southwestern, finance is more than markets and models, it’s about understanding how decisions are made in a complex, ever-changing world. As a Finance major, you’ll build strong analytical and quantitative skills while learning to think critically about risk, opportunity, and impact. You won’t just learn how financial systems work, you’ll learn how to navigate them with insight, ethics, and confidence.

Why Study Finance at Southwestern?

At many universities, finance is taught as a purely technical discipline. At Southwestern, you’ll gain that same technical foundation, while also developing the broader perspective that today’s financial leaders need.

You’ll study financial markets, investments, and corporate finance while also exploring how psychology, public policy, culture, and technology influence financial decision-making. Because in the real world, numbers don’t exist in a vacuum.

That combination prepares you not just to analyze data, but to make smart, informed decisions in high-stakes environments.

• Personalized Experience: Small classes + direct faculty mentorship
• Career-connected Location: Internships and opportunities in the Austin region

Financial Analyst Program

Take your experience further through Southwestern’s Financial Analyst Program, a selective, applied learning experience designed for students who want to go deeper.

In this program, you’ll:

• Analyze real companies and markets
• Build and present investment strategies
• Manage nearly $3 million of the University’s endowment
• Develop the technical and communication skills expected in the industry

It’s the kind of hands-on experience that helps you stand out with employers and graduate programs.