Finance
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A Finance program rooted in data-informed decision-making, critical inquiry, and ethical leadership prepares students for careers in corporate finance, investment banking, portfolio management, and quantitative financial analysis. Students learn to navigate the financial landscape with clarity, integrity, and purpose with skills gained from participating in the Student Investment Fund, competitions such as the CFA Institute Research Challenge, internships, and applied projects. Graduates are prepared to contribute thoughtfully, ethically, and effectively to the organizations and communities they serve.
Inside Look
Curriculum
Finance majors must complete six required courses, one experiential course, and four elective courses. All Finance majors also need to complete a minor (or second major).
Finance-related internship placements may include corporate finance, investment banks, wealth management firms, government financial agencies, and other finance-related organizations. Typical responsibilities may involve financial analysis and modeling, portfolio analysis, securities, and market research, offering students meaningful exposure to the operational dynamics of the finance industry and helping build the skills necessary for career success.
Other students may build upon foundational business knowledge or find a unique combination between their major and a minor in Finance.
New program beginning Fall 2026
Saint Michael’s College is updating its academic offerings to better align with evolving workforce needs and to enhance resource efficiency at St. Mike’s. These changes will strengthen the interdisciplinary learning and societal engagement already inherent in a Saint Michael’s education while staying true to our liberal arts vision and mission.
Enrolling for Fall 2026, the new Finance major is rooted in data-informed decision-making, critical inquiry, and ethical leadership. The Finance major will prepare graduates to navigate the financial landscape with clarity, integrity, and purpose. Equipping students for a range of careers including corporate finance, investment banking, portfolio management, and quantitative financial analysis across industries that continue to expand worldwide. Graduates will be prepared to contribute ethically, and effectively to the organizations and communities they serve. More information about the curriculum will be shared soon.
Special Opportunities
CFA Institute Research Challenge
The CFA Institute Research Challenge intercollegiate competition provides students with a unique opportunity to engage in real-world financial analysis. Participants conduct an in-depth analysis of a publicly traded company, develop a comprehensive valuation report, and present investment recommendations to a panel of industry professionals. The competition includes a written report and an oral presentation, both evaluated according to industry standards. Saint Michael’s 2025-2026 CFA Institute Research Challenge student team placed first in the Vermont-level competition final.
The Student Investment Fund
Students who choose to join The Student Investment Fund gain hands-on experience with equity research, pitching, and portfolio management of a student-managed portion of the College’s endowment, and learn more about finance careers from speakers, networking events, and alumni visits.
International Opportunities
Freeman Foundation International Internship
Sigma Beta Delta Honors Society
Saint Michael’s hosts a chapter of the Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society to honor outstanding academic achievement and scholarship by students studying business, management and administration. Sigma Beta Delta has more than 450 chapters in the United States and internationally. The society’s principles include wisdom (Sigma), honor (Beta), and the pursuit of meaningful aspirations (Delta).
Highlight
Campus Resource
Student Investment Fund
Student Profile
Julius van den Broek ’26
Careers
The finance sector continues to be one of the most dynamic and rapidly expanding industries worldwide. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities in finance—particularly for financial analysts, financial managers, and investment professionals—are projected to experience substantial growth in the coming years. As the global economy becomes increasingly complex, there is a heightened need for professionals who possess strong quantitative, analytical, and ethical decision-making skills.
Alumni are also experienced financial advisors and planners or wealth management professionals, employed by a firm or managing their own business/practice.
Contact
Steven Doyon
Director and Senior Instructor of Business Administration & Accounting
Jeanmarie Hall 149B, Box 38
sdoyon@smcvt.edu
802.654.2748
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