Tomorrow’s financial leaders get their start here

The Finance Academy is a one-semester program open to all second semester business students at Gies that serves as preparation for advancement in Golder Academies, though successful completion does not ensure entrance into an Academy.

The Finance Academy has a twofold objective: to provide students with the technical skills necessary to launch their Gies careers particularly via the Golder Academies, and to gain the understanding and knowledge to be successful in the job recruitment process which begins earlier in their careers before they have had the requisite academic experience. The skills that students develop will allow them to achieve even more success in their academic coursework because they will become familiar with financial software, financial modeling, and financial statement analysis which will be applied in upper-level Finance classes.

Participation in the Finance Academy gives strong academic performers an edge by providing a comprehensive technical education that exposes them to the diversity and complexity of the field. We aim to create well-rounded leaders who will be ready to take on tomorrow’s financial challenges.

Rich Excell
Director of Finance Academy