Undergraduate Program
Finance is fundamental to business decision-making, whatever career a student ultimately pursues. Understanding how organizations raise and allocate capital, evaluate investments, manage risk, and measure performance provides a foundation for careers in management, consulting, entrepreneurship, technology, marketing, and beyond. For students pursuing finance directly, undergraduate opportunities span investment banking, commercial banking, investment and wealth management, corporate finance, insurance, real estate, risk management, and financial advisory. Fintech, data analytics, and applications of artificial intelligence offer additional opportunities across these fields, while alternative investments and quantitative finance provide specialized career paths.
NYU Stern is a leading institution for undergraduate finance education, combining distinguished faculty, rigorous coursework, and close connections to the financial industry. Approximately 70% of Stern undergraduates choose a finance concentration, reflecting both the program's strength and the broad relevance of financial skills. Students develop the analytical foundation and practical judgment to begin their careers and adapt as markets, technologies, and business models evolve.
Located in the heart of New York City and within a world-class research university, Stern connects classroom learning with business practice. Students are encouraged to complement their coursework through internships, experiential learning, investment competitions, and engagement with alumni and industry professionals. Lectures, panels, and informal discussions organized by academic departments, centers and initiatives, student clubs, and the finance department help students explore career paths, build relationships, and understand how finance shapes decisions across the economy.