Finance = a great career and community | Haworth College of Business

Finance = a great career and community

“What drove me toward finance is that I’ve always been good with numbers. I love looking at reports, balance sheets, projections of a business and breaking those things down. I believe that knowing the basics of finance helps out in general, and that was something I was really targeting.” —Martin Walker II, finance and leadership and business strategy, B.B.A.'23

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With guidance from his professors, Martin was able to buy his first house while still in college. Faculty members served as mentors in that process, talking him through loan options and legal obligations. Martin discovered a supportive community with peers, too. He found it easy to connect with like-minded students where everyone is focused on business. Today, he is an analyst at Deutsche Bank.

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Internship experience

Learn the job by doing the job—business career fairs offer many opportunities for paid internships.

Student organizations

Two finance organizations offer professional development, social connections and service opportunities.

Experience-driven learning

WMU Haworth offers 350+ resume-worthy experiences that provide real skills so you are confident and career-ready.

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96%

of finance graduates are working or continuing their education quickly after earning their degree

—2022-23 Career Outcomes Report

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95%

of finance graduates working full time have a job related to their degree

—2022-23 Career Outcomes Report

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404,800

openings for financial analysts were available in the U.S. in 2023

—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Internships + great people

Jana Walker, accountancy

Now an audit and assurance senior assistant at Deloitte, Jana held three internships during her time at WMU Haworth and juggled multiple job offers while making friends along the way. She cites the outstanding people at WMU Haworth as a key asset the business college provides to its students.

Relevant experience

Phoebe Rohrer, digital marketing

Today, Phoebe is team manager for web services at AltaVista Strategic Partners, after three promotions with the firm. At WMU, she sought out experiences relevant to her career path and used her course content to make an impact while building her resume.

Imagine your future in Kalamazoo

Imagine yourself on a campus that is as ambitious as you are. The Haworth College of Business offers endless possibilities, nationally recognized programs and professors who are all in on your success. Achieve your goals in a vibrant city where your experiences—and your future—can be anything you envision. Explore Kalamazoo while crafting your career at WMU Haworth.

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