BS Finance at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

A finance degree can be an excellent start for anyone seeking a career in financial management, banking, investments or insurance. Successful financiers not only grasp the many complex forces at work in finance, but they also analyze how these forces interact, allowing them to point investors and companies toward sensible, comprehensive financial strategies.

Duration: 120 credits / four years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

A bachelor's degree in finance provides knowledge essential for careers in financial management, banking and other financial institutions, investments, and insurance. Students coming from the finance program have the skills necessary to credibly weigh-in on fiscal matters associated with business investment and stock and mutual fund research and analysis.

Career pathways

Finance majors can work in large corporations, small businesses, financial institutions, and in all levels of government and international organizations. A list of possible areas of employment includes but is not limited to:

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level freshman admission (not programme-specific): minimum 3.0 weighted academic GPA in core courses; high school coursework of 4 units English, 3 units math (Algebra I or higher), 3 units natural science and 3 units social science; SAT/ACT scores optional. Some majors and colleges set additional direct-entry or progression requirements.

Domestic applicants: USD 9,383 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate base tuition for Nevada residents, 2026-27, based on 30 credits across fall and spring at $312.75 per credit; applies to all undergraduate programmes (university-wide rate band); excludes mandatory student fees ($1,696), differential fees (e Source

First-year entry terms: Spring 2027 and Fall 2027.

First-year applications opened August 1, 2026. Early Action deadline for Fall 2027 is November 15, 2026; final deadline for Fall 2027 is April 7, 2027; final deadline for Spring 2027 is December 15, 2026. Scholarship and financial aid deadline is February 15, 2027. SAT/ACT scores are optional for admission. Domestic first-year applicants pay no application fee; international undergraduate applicants pay $95. Apply through the university admissions portal (admissions.unr.edu) or the Common App.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/apply

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