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M.S. in Finance

WMU's new Master of Science in Finance will launch in fall 2022.
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Gaining confidence

Participants in the Student Managed Investment Fund are gaining the research skills and other fundamentals necessary for long-term success.
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Greenleaf Trust Scholars

Greenleaf Trust and WMU Haworth recently celebrated their 2021 scholars—students with majors in accounting, finance and personal financial planning.
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Sanford Center

Through the support of a gift from alumnus Todd Sanford, the Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness offers financial coaching and resources.
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Rethink Smart.

It’s more than book smarts. More important than IQ. It’s the pursuit of purpose, daring to think differently, and not being afraid to question answers. We call it Rethink Smart. Are you ready?

Students in the Department of Finance and Commercial Law develop a broad understanding of financial decision-making through one of our three excellent majors: business law, finance and personal financial planning. You will be prepared for careers in:

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Corporate finance
Insurance
Investment banking
Money management
Personal financial planning
Real estate

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The 2020-21 members of Gamma Rho

Student organization awarded distinguished chapter recognition

Western Michigan University’s Gamma Rho chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, an international honor society, has been recognized as a distinguished chapter for the 2020-21 academic year.

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Business experts predict disruption, shortages, flexibility and inflation in store for 2022

Experts from Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business review four interrelated areas that will impact the holiday season and New Year.

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Business fraternity receives multiple recognition awards for excellence

The Western Michigan University chapter of the Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity, Epsilon Omicron, won several awards during the October 2021 Virtual LEAD School. The chapter’s accomplishment of receiving not one but three awards speaks to its commitment to excellence in promoting the ideals of the fraternity through consistent, focused actions and activities.

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Understanding financial wellness

October 20

Eldon McCabe, assistant program manager for the Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness, is working to improve financial literacy on campus and beyond.

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Master of Science in Finance

September 15

The Department of Finance and Commercial Law is planning to launch an M.S. in finance in fall of 2022. View program details or contact the department for more information.

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Business magazine

June 21

Meeting disruption with innovation and resilience: The 2021 edition of Business magazine is now available. Read the issue.