Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
Security analysis theory and practice. Selection and management of financial asset portfolios. Securities markets and portfolio risk-return analysis.
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Program description
Finance, BS
The Department of Finance has built a long-standing reputation for producing leaders skilled in every aspect of the finance profession, preparing graduates for success across a wide range of career paths.
The Bachelor of Science in Finance prepares students to succeed in fields ranging from venture capital and real estate to entrepreneurship. Students can pursue the Investment Banking Industry Scholars program for those aiming toward Wall Street careers, or gain hands-on experience managing hundreds of thousands of dollars through the student investment management fund. The program is supported by faculty recognized as leading researchers in the field and a professional advisory board drawn from the financial services, manufacturing, energy, investment banking, and real estate industries.
Curriculum
Featured courses
Financial Cases and Modeling
Case-oriented capstone course in managerial finance. Contemporary issues of liquidity management, capital budgeting, capital structure, and financial strategy.
W. P. Carey Capstone Course
Develops a general manager's or business owner's perspective on how organizations can create value. Creating long-run value by repeatedly producing goods and services that customers will buy at prices that cover the costs of producing them is the key to success for business organizations.
Admissions
Admission requirements
Program requirements
For admission requirements, refer to the academic unit program page. Some programs have additional requirements — check with your local Enrollment Advisor for details.
Finance, BS, MS →Transfer applicants
International graduate and undergraduate transfer applicants should review ASU's international transfer guidance before applying.
https://admission.asu.edu/apply/international/transfer →Key admission dates & deadlines
| Program start | Spring 2027 | Fall 2027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Immersion | Online | Campus Immersion | Online | |
| Application deadline | October 1st, 2026 | October 1st, 2026 | January 15th, 2027 | January 15th, 2027 |
| Classes start | January 11th, 2027 | January 11th, 2027 | August 19th, 2027 | August 19th, 2027 |
Outcomes
Career opportunities & applicable roles
Graduates are prepared for careers in consulting, corporate financial management, depository institutions, financial services, investment banking, investment management and portfolio analysis.
Career examples include
Budget Analyst
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Cost Estimator
Credit Analyst
Financial Analyst
Financial Manager
Fraud Investigator
Loan Officer
Risk Manager
The school
W. P. Carey School of Business
ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business is the largest business school in the United States, serving more than 25,000 students. Its mission centers on educating students, producing impactful research and engaging actively with the communities it serves.
The school is recognized for both research and teaching. The Financial Times ranked W. P. Carey No. 17 globally and No. 3 among U.S. public schools for research, and U.S. News & World Report ranks its online undergraduate business programs No. 2 in the nation.
Students study fields such as finance, accounting, supply chain management, business analytics, marketing and entrepreneurship, with classes offered on ASU's Tempe, Polytechnic and West Valley campuses and online.
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