Finance Degree

The finance program at University of Oregon prepares students for careers as a credit analyst, finance officer, financial advisor, financial analyst, financial planner, loan officer, or investment banker. The program focuses on planning, managing, and analyzing financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Program courses include: principles of accounting, financial instruments, capital planning, funds acquisition, asset and debt management, budgeting, financial analysis, and investments and portfolio management. Get more details below including other Oregon colleges that offer finance degrees.

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University of Oregon

1500 SW Jefferson Avenue, Corvallis, OR

University of Oregon (UO), the state's first university, is located in the town of Eugene on a 295-acre campus surrounded by trees. A public research university, UO offers more than 260 academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate degree levels. There are more than 300 undergraduate majors to choose from, and overseas internship opportunities in more than 40 countries. UO also has  satellite campuses: Portland, which offers programs in journalism, architecture, digital arts, law, and more, and Charleston on the Oregon coast, the site of its Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB).  The UO Department of Physics also operates the Pine Mountain Observatory, a site in central Oregon that provides basic and advanced scientific research opportunities.

The UO faculty members are experts in their fields, and UO alumni include several Oregon governors, Nobel laureates, and Pulitzer Prize winners.

The UO Vice President has oversight of the university's research and graduate education programs, including identification of funding opportunities, research compliance, initiatives, research centers and institutes at the university, and more.

History

The University of Oregon was founded in 1872 as the state's first university. In 1876, the UO opened with five faculty members and 155 students enrolled. In 1878, the first five students graduated. In 1881, the university nearly closed due to overwhelming debt. In 1885, it received funding from Legislature, which helped keep the university open and thriving. In 1969, the UO became a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU).

Academics

The academic calendar for the University of Oregon has fall, winter, spring and summer "Terms." The Summer Term is broken up into 4-week or 8-week sessions. The Law School follows its own academic calendar, with fall and spring semesters.

Colleges and Schools

• School of Architecture & Allied Arts
• College of Arts and Sciences
• Lundquist College of Business
• College of Education
• Graduate School
• Robert D. Clark Honors College
• School of Journalism & Communication
• School of Law
• School of Music and Dance

Student Life

The UO Outdoor Program provides opportunities for students to lead outdoor adventures throughout the year. Activities include kayaking in the nearby McKenzie and Willamette rivers, and snowboarding in the Cascade Mountains. Students may participate in many excursions to the Pacific Ocean, which is one hour's drive from campus.

There are hundreds of student clubs and organizations on the UO campus, and students can choose from a wide range of interest groups from the Ad Club to Zeta Phi Beta. Several local chapters of sororities and fraternities are active on campus, with many opportunities for joining a "sisterhood" or "brotherhood" at UO.

On campus housing is available in a range of options, along with a selection of meal plans and dining options.

Traditions

The school colors for the University of Oregon are green and yellow, with black as an accent color. The school mascot is the duck, and the UO athletic teams are nicknamed the "Oregon Ducks" or the Oregon "Fighting Ducks."

The OU Fight Song:

Oregon, our Alma Mater, we will guard thee on and on.
Fellows gather 'round and cheer her; chant her glory, Oregon.
Roar the praises of her warriors, sing the story, Oregon;
On to victory urge the heroes of our Mighty Oregon.
We will march, march, on down the field, fighting for Oregon.
Plough through the foeman's line their strength we'll defy.
We'll give a long cheer for our men.  We're out to win again.
OSU may fight to the end but we will win.

Athletics

The Oregon "Ducks" athletic teams compete in many intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Tennis
• Track and Field 

Women's Sports:

• Acrobatics and Tumbling
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

In addition to its primary campus in Eugene, Oregon, the University of Oregon (UO) has three satellite campuses or learning sites:

• Portland Campus - offering programs in journalism, architecture, digital arts, and law
• Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) - providing hands-on marine biology courses in coastal Charleston, Oregon
• Pine Mountain Observatory - providing scientific research opportunities in central Oregon

Community Life

Eugene, Oregon is considered to be the idyllic college town, and one of the best places to live in America. There are many trees and mountains in the area, providing a beautiful backdrop to a scenic campus, countless bike paths and a lively, cultured community.

Career Options for Graduates

Chief Sustainability Officers

Description

Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Treasurers and Controllers

Description

Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, treasurers and controllers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Corvallis, OR
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $119570

Budget Analysts

Description

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, budget analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.5% from 2014 to 2024

Credit Analysts

Description

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, credit analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.1% from 2014 to 2024

Financial Analysts

Description

Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, financial analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.7% from 2014 to 2024

Personal Financial Advisors

Description

Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, personal financial advisors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 29.6% from 2014 to 2024

Loan Officers

Description

Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, and loan underwriters.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, loan officers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Corvallis, OR
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $76580

Financial Quantitative Analysts

Description

Develop quantitative financial products used to inform individuals or financial institutions engaged in saving, lending, investing, borrowing, or managing risk. Investigate methods for financial analysis to create mathematical models used to develop improved analytical tools or advanced financial investment instruments.

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).