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Business–Finance

Business–Finance

Business–Finance

Business–Finance

When you see an opportunity for growth, you take it. You're smart about weighing the risks and benefits of a decision, and crunching numbers is your specialty. Northwestern's finance major offers a strong business administration background with a specialized focus in corporate finance—preparing you for a high-earning career that is a major return on your educational investment.

Why NWC?

Why NWC?

Why NWC?

Why NWC?

Our finance program pairs the business administration major with courses concentrated on banking, mathematics, statistics and economics. Our faculty hold doctoral degrees from institutions like Rutgers University and University of Michigan and have extensive teaching and research experience. The finance option provides students with a faith-focused, liberal arts education that addresses both logistical and ethical issues in the dynamic world of corporate finance.

Major course offerings include principles of finance and accounting, investments, micro and macroeconomics, and banking systems. Related minors include accounting, business administration, economics, entrepreneurship, leadership studies, nonprofit management and project management. A secondary teaching endorsement in economics is also available. 

CONTACT
Kirsten BuiterFaculty Assistant for the Business + Economics Department
IACBE ACCREDITED Our accredited business programs meet international standards for business practice.
TOP 1% WORLDWIDE Senior business majors score in the top 1% of all teams in the international Business Strategy Game.
$250K INVESTORS Members of Investment Club manage $250,000 of the Northwestern College endowment.
CONNECT WITH BUSINESS CLUB This student-led club hosts professionals and makes an annual trip to an urban setting.

Outcomes

Financial analysts are in high demand, with median pay averaging just under $84,000 per year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Join our standout alumni at:

Acadia Legacy Group
Des Moines, IA
Equitable Advisors
Rock Valley, IA
FDIC
St. Louis, MO
Northwestern Mutual
Minneapolis, MN
Settlers Bank
Madison, WI

Experience

World-class education
Department mission
Compass Center for Career & Calling
Center for Innovation & Leadership
Business Club
Investment Club
Off-campus study
Bachelor's + beyond

Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), Northwestern College business programs teach the most cutting-edge business practices worldwide. The department also receives counsel from a board of local business professionals, helping us stay up to date on current market needs and trends.

Experience

World-class education

Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), Northwestern College business programs teach the most cutting-edge business practices worldwide. The department also receives counsel from a board of local business professionals, helping us stay up to date on current market needs and trends.

Department mission
Compass Center for Career & Calling
Center for Innovation & Leadership
Business Club
Investment Club
Off-campus study
Bachelor's + beyond

Faculty + Staff

Brilliant scholars. Committed Christians. Invested in you. That's Northwestern's faculty.

Dr. Fan Fei, CFA
Associate Professor of Business and Economics
Dr. Han-Yen Kao
Associate Professor of Economics
Dr. Mjumo Mzyece
Professor of Management
Vonda Post '88
Professor of Accounting
Dr. Erica Vonk '00
Associate Professor of Business
Kirsten Buiter
Faculty Assistant for the Business + Economics Department
Scott Bahrke '01
Instructor in Business Education
Robert De Haan
Instructor in Agricultural Business
Kimberly Van Es
Instructor in Business Writing