Explore Options: A Menu of Major-Specific Experiences and Sampling of Related Career Paths
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.
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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.
I loved sledding down the hill on trays from the Commons, concerts, grabbing Peppino's, looking to see if "the rock" had been repainted, crossing the Little Mac (wondering if it was shaking for a reason), and finally, graduating in the spring.
My favorite memories from Grand Valley are the football tailgates at Canvas with my friends.
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is, during my junior and senior at GVSU, partnering closely with Troy Farley and the Career Center to help center my aspirations and natural inclinations toward business and marketing.
August 31, 2026 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by the Career Center Tent! Need help finding your way around campus the City Campus? Have a question? Or just want to grab some snacks and GVSU swag? Stop by the Career Center tent in the DeVos...
September 1, 2026 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by the Career Center Tent! Need help finding your way around campus the City Campus? Have a question? Or just want to grab some snacks and GVSU swag? Stop by the Career Center tent in the DeVos...
September 2, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
An on-campus job is a great way to earn money, develop skills, and meet other GVSU students. Join this session to learn the best ways to search and apply for on-campus jobs! Click here...
September 15, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Discover careers through hands-on technology and vehicles. A unique outdoor career exploration experience during Tech Week that brings technology and careers to life on campus. Modeled after a "Touch...
September 16, 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 H&S Companies, PC. Get feedback on your resume or cover letter,...
Consider joining the Business and Management Career Community or any other Career Community you are interested in!
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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