Finance at Tennessee Tech: Driving Growth and Strategy
Every financial decision shapes an organization's future. At Tennessee Tech, our finance program prepares you to guide those decisions with the analytical skills, market knowledge, and strategic thinking that businesses need to grow and succeed.
Real-World Application & Expert Faculty
Finance students apply theory through simulations, portfolio management exercises, and financial modeling projects. Faculty with experience in investments, banking, and corporate finance provide insight into global markets. Meanwhile, hands-on experiences like the TVA Investment Challenge allow you to manage actual investment portfolios and implement trading strategies with the same standards as professional financial managers.
Through our Banking Advisory Board partnership, you’ll observe and experience the banking industry’s inner workings, learning how financial institutions serve and support their communities.
Professional Networks & Industry Connections
Connect with finance professionals through the Society for the Advancement of Finance and Economics (SAFE), which links students to internships, research opportunities, and tutoring support. Internships with regional banks, investment firms, and corporations help you apply classroom knowledge in real business environments while building your professional network.
Your Path to Financial Leadership
With a finance degree from Tennessee Tech, you’ll graduate ready to evaluate opportunities, manage resources, and drive growth strategies that shape organizational success across industries.
Finance Career Opportunities
The finance profession offers dynamic opportunities where analytical expertise meets strategic decision-making. With your Tennessee Tech preparation, you’ll find roles in investment management, corporate finance, banking, and consulting where financial insight drives business success.
Your degree prepares you for a career as a:
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Management
- Investment Banker
- Financial Planner
- Corporate Finance Manager
- Risk Manager
- Commodities Trader
- Real Estate Agency
- Stockbroker
- Loan Officer
- Insurance Claims Representative
Our graduates work in banking, wealth management, corporate finance, and entrepreneurial ventures. Just a few of our employers include:
- Charles Schwab
- Schneider Electric
- U.S. Navy
And many more.