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When you become a student in the Finance area at the Jindal School, you join a community of peers, professors, staff and alumni. The Finance learning community is close-knit and deeply knowledgeable. The wealth of insight and experience that you engage with as a Finance student will surprise and challenge you and help you realize your potential as a professional and as a person.
Use this Finance resource page to get in-depth information about academic and specialized programs, faculty seminars, conferences, careers, community activities and more!
Finance Program Resources at the Jindal School
Academic Programs – Primary
The finance area offers one bachelor’s, three master’s and one PhD program.
Academic Programs – Additional
The finance area also offers accelerated pathways to adding more degrees as well as areas of concentration.
Faculty and Community Activity
Discover how finance faculty are researching, publishing, speaking and engaging in the business community.
Career, Certificates and CFA Exam Prep
Find out about the career resources available to you as a finance student and learn more about the CFA exam and how the Jindal School prepares you for it. There are also two academic certificates for graduate students that anyone can apply for.
Finance Articles
Professional Development Opportunities in Energy Management
Written by Dan Sibley
The program provides professional development opportunities through the student-run clubs, the Energy Association and the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators, and through a mentor program.
Why a Global Perspective Is Important
Written by Stephen Molina
We strive to prepare our graduates to work for private energy companies and in governments to manage their assets.
Benefits of Having Faculty With Industry Experience
Written by Stephen Molina
Texas boasts some of the largest energy-related companies in the world. The MS in Energy Management curriculum offers a practical learning component through projects developed by industry members.
Working Full-Time While in the MS in Energy Management Program
Written by Dan Sibley
The program requires completion of 36 semester credit hours. The curriculum was designed to be completed in as little as 12 months (four courses per semester, including the summer semester).
Why Get a Master’s in Energy Management?
Written by Stephen Molina
The energy and power industries are global businesses with strategic assets in both developed and developing countries, and they require an international approach.
Finance Blogs & News
Texas Business Hall of Fame Scholarship Winners Born Into Entrepreneurship
Three Naveen Jindal School of Management graduate students have been chosen to receive Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation scholarships this year. Kiran Devaprasad, Brian Harris and Kamiar Kordi each are to be awarded $15,000 at an Oct. 27 gala.
Double Degree Programs at Jindal School Offer Key Advantages
The academic experience at the Naveen Jindal School of Management is rich with opportunities for students looking to broaden their academic and professional horizons. Omer Ahmed Omer Ahmed is one of those students. He knows a degree from The University of Texas at Dallas will give him a competitive advantage in his career. As he […]
Jindal School Launches New Business Economics Concentration
Graduates with analytical and applied business skills in fields including finance, banking, planning and management are in demand, which is one reason why Dr. Peter Lewin is starting a new undergraduate concentration in business economics
Blockchain Conference Offers Glimpse into the Internet of Value
The Center for Finance Strategy and Innovation at the Jindal School delves into the business potential of blockchain technology at a conference featuring Toyota Research Institute CFO and head of mobility services Chris Ballinger.
North Texas Quant Community Builds Momentum with Conference at Jindal School
The hallways of the Naveen Jindal School of Management were recently filled with an assembly of quants. The term, short for quantitative analyst, may sound futuristic, but it describes a growing profession in finance. Quants use mathematical models, statistics and computer programming to analyze markets, manage risk and build investment strategies. Nearly 200 people were […]
Ankita’s Internship at KPMG in the Tax Department
Ankita Kapoor, a junior accounting and finance major at the Jindal School, recently interned with the tax department at KPMG, an international audit, tax and advisory company, to learn more about the work and see if it was right for her. In her interview, Ankita discusses the importance of an internship in ensuring your field is right for you before you graduate.
Reverse Career Fairs: All you need to know
We’ve all heard about regular career fairs, where you go to meet the recruiting coordinators from different companies, but have you heard of a reverse career fair? Instead of students wandering around waiting to talk to a recruiter, it’s switched.
Undergraduate Team Wins Real Estate Competition Despite Pandemic Challenges
The financially feasible creative thinking a team of Jindal School undergraduates used to win a real estate case competition stayed a step ahead of the COVID-19 effect on the market.
Panelists Study the Business Value of Emerging Technologies at CFSI/IBM Event
The Jindal School’s Center for Finance Strategy and Innovation teamed with the IBM Global Solutions Center to present a half-day event studying how to unlock the business value of artificial intelligence, blockchain and other new technologies.
Policentric Revolutionizes Democratic Participation
Kamiar Kordi hopes to revolutionize politics by increasing awareness and connection between constituents and their representatives. In his interview, Kamiar shares how UT Dallas helped him reach for success and make a change.
Phi Beta Lambda Turns in Strong Performance at Texas State Leadership Conference
Based in the Naveen Jindal School of Management, the UT Dallas chapter of the student organization Phi Beta Lambda brought home 26 first-, second, and third-place awards from the Texas State Leadership Conference.
UT Dallas, Jindal School Featured Prominently on List of Young Innovators
A Jindal School graduate and two current students have been named to 2019NTX Inno Under 25, a list of young leaders and entrepreneurs in North Texas under the age of 25. In all, nine of the 14 honorees have UT Dallas ties.
Team of JSOM Seniors Places Third in Global Social Business Competition
Two UT Dallas teams were the only U.S. competitors to advance to the finals of Creative Shock, an international social business case competition. One team, made up of four Jindal School seniors, placed third in the contest.
JSOM Internship Expo Creates Opportunities for Students and Employers
The Jindal School’s Undergraduate Internship Expo brought together 1,500 students and recruiters from more than 50 companies. The expo helped students practice networking skills, and it helped employers find students to fill internships.
Risk Management in Action: COVID-19 Provides Students Valuable Experience
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken the studies of risk management and insurance students from theory to reality. “We have completely rewritten our lesson plans,” RMI Director Debra Richardson said.
New Development Program Assists Top Finance Students
A new Jindal School cohort, the Professional Program in Finance offers exceptional undergraduate finance students assistance to master technical and professional skills in order to perform at the highest level and step into premium jobs.
Growth in Jindal School Real Estate Concentrations Mirrors Industry
In Jindal School Real Estate Concentrations, growth abounds. Dr. Randall S. Guttery leads courses whose enrollments have nearly quadrupled in five years, and he puts students, faculty and pros together to the benefit of all.
Jindal School Assistant Dean Awarded Congressional Veteran Commendation
The head of the Jindal School’s Career Management Center has been recognized for his service in the military and as a veteran. Assistant Dean Tom Kim earned a commendation from the Texas 26th Congressional District, where he grew up and now resides.
Student Spotlight: Madison Hill
Madison Hill is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and a Bachelor of Science in Finance double-major and she is expected to graduate May 2026.
5 Reasons to Study Risk Management and Cyber Security at UT Dallas
An understanding of risk management and cybersecurity can help individuals create resilient businesses that can stand the test of potential threats.
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Bachelor’s Degree Program
Build the skills to do rigorous analysis of financial information through various courses in managerial economics and financial analysis. These skills are in high demand across the corporate world and prized in government and not-for-profit sectors.
BS in FinanceMaster’s Degree Programs
Find the finance graduate degree that matches your interests. See a brief summary of each degree or click a program below for more information.
MS in Finance MS in Finance Technology and Analytics MS in Energy ManagementPhD Concentration in Finance
Develop strong research skills that are especially relevant for students interested in an academic career. Research seminars are held weekly, and each year, the finance area sponsors a speaker series to bring researchers from other universities to UT Dallas.
PhD in Management Science, Finance Concentration