Erik Elwell '22
My favorite memories from Grand Valley are the football tailgates at Canvas with my friends.
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
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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
Lance Kibiloski '07
There were so many exciting moments being a new Freshman in college, and on top of that, the football was incredible on Saturday nights.
John Frawley '09 & '10
some of my favorite Grand Valley memories are trips out to the lakeshore - Muskegon, Grand Haven, Holland, and all the attractions and beaches in between - were always a highlight of my time at GV regardless of the season.
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
GVSU Accounting Career Fair 2026
September 18, 2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Accounting Career Fair provides Grand Valley State University accounting, finance, and business students and alumni with an opportunity to connect with recruiters from local, regional,...
CareerLab: Employer Office Hours with Plante Moran
September 23, 2026 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by the City Campus Career Center (101B DeVos) between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to meet with representatives from Plante Moran. Get feedback on your resume or cover letter, practice interviewing,...
CareerLab: Employer Office Hours with Consumers Credit Union
September 24, 2026 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by the City Campus Career Center (101B DeVos) between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to meet with representatives from Consumers Credit Union. Get feedback on your resume or cover letter,...
Careers in Finance
September 24, 2026 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
The Careers in Finance event provides Grand Valley State University Business, Economics, Finance, and other students and alumni interested in the areas of banking, investments, financial...
Meet Corewell Health: Campus Takeover
September 29, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Meet Corewell Health and Explore What’s Next! Ready to turn your education into a career? Connect with Corewell Health representatives as they take over campus for an interactive employer...
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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