Connor Gillis '21
The Sechia Breakfast Series. An introduction at one of the breakfasts allowed one connection to another, which landed me an internship, provided me with a full-time position, and provided me with my current job.
Finance Career Guide
Explore Options: A Menu of Major-Specific Experiences and Sampling of Related Career Paths
Academic Resources
Explore our Finance academic resources, designed to support your academic aspirations.
Curriculum Guide
Feeling like you don't know what to do with all of this great information? We highly encourage to make an appointment with your academic advisor and career advisor. Another great starting point is the Self-Guided Career Exploration Tool.
Career Resources
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Menu of Experiences
Sample Finance Internship Sites
Internships provide a way for you to get hands-on, supervised experience in the world of work. You are able to apply the concepts you are learning in the classroom to a work environment.
Seidman College of Business InternshipsGeneral Information on Internship
Join A Student Organization
Get involved with a student organization related to your major. Student orgs are a great way to get connected and explore career options!
Relevant Courses and Certificates for Building Skills
Developing the relevant skills that employers seek is an essential component of a student's education. GVSU students should consider strategic elective courses and certificates to pair with their major in order to gain additional skills.
Community Service Opportunities
Seek volunteer opportunities related to the field you're exploring as a way of testing out future careers.
The Civic Engagement Center keeps a list of current volunteer opportunities updated on their website. There are ongoing opportunities on a continuous basis, as well as on-campus and off-campus opportunities posted as they become available.
Civic Engagement Center
Finance Study Abroad Options
Through study abroad you’ll also set yourself apart from other job-seekers and graduate-school applicants in an increasingly competitive market.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Pursuing academic, creative, and research experiences and projects outside the classroom is an excellent way to learn new skills and build a body of work in your field.
Fellowship Opportunities
Fellowships are high-impact, potentially life-changing opportunities for students and alumni, opening doors to careers in public service, advanced academic study, foreign service, international teaching, and other career and service pathways into meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Finance Career Spotlights
Spencer Covey '05
My favorite GV memory is the Beta Alpha Psi pub crawls.
Jake Vanderheyden '19
My favorite Grand Valley memory was when I proposed to my wife, Valerie, with the Laker Marching Band playing behind us. We met during our freshman year in the LMB and have now been together for almost 9 years.
Where Alumni Have Landed
- Finance Associate – Haworth
- Finance Associate I – DTE Energy
- Finance Specialist – AgeWell Services of West Michigan
- Associate Portfolio Manager – Northern Trust Corporation
- Finance Operations Specialist – Booking.com
- Associate Financial Analyst – Amway
- Cost Analyst – Amphenol Borisch Technologies
- Finance Analyst – Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
- Financial Analyst – Dematic
- Operations Coordinator – Nolan Transportation Group
- Internal Auditor – Lake Michigan Credit Union
- Benefits Analyst – HUB International
- Insurance Representative – State Farm Insurance
- Underwriter – United Shore Financial Services
- Commercial Credit Analyst – Macatawa Bank
- Investor Relations Coordinator – Lambert, Edwards, & Associates
- Buyer – Quality Machine & Automation
- Credit Analyst – Greenstone Farm Credit Services
Attend Events
Career Community- Business & Management
Employer of the Day: Consumers Credit Union
February 26, 2026 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Seidman College of Business Second Floor Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Consumers Credit Union! Each semester, we bring top companies...
Employer of the Day: Northwestern Mutual of West Michigan
March 5, 2026 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Seidman College of Business Second Floor Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Northwestern Mutual of West Michigan! Want to learn about exciting...
Employer of the Day: FWF
March 19, 2026 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Seidman 2nd Floor Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from FWF! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities and meet potential employers? Each semester,...
Employer of the Day: The Avalune Group
March 26, 2026 9:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Seidman College of Business 2nd Floor Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from The Avalune Group! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities...
Consider joining the Business and Management Career Community or any other Career Community you are interested in!
Beyond Undergraduate: Graduate & Professional Education
You’ve developed a strong foundation in financial analysis, markets, and decision-making through your undergraduate studies in Finance, and now you’re ready to take the next step—whether that means deepening your technical finance expertise, expanding your business and leadership skills, or specializing in high-demand areas like investments, analytics, or fintech.
Finance (MS or MFin) – Advanced study in corporate finance, investments, valuation, risk management, and financial modeling.
Business Administration (MBA) – Broad business and leadership preparation with opportunities to concentrate in finance, strategy, or management.
Business Analytics or Data Analytics (MS) – Focus on data-driven decision-making, predictive modeling, and analytics applied to financial and business problems.
Financial Technology (FinTech) (MS) – Exploration of technology’s role in finance, including digital payments, blockchain, and AI-driven financial services.
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