Graduates of ODU's Finance program will posses:

• An understanding of the essentials of corporate finance as they relate to the performance of a specific business organization.

• The ability to integrate the essentials of investment finance as they relate to wealth maximization.

• The ability to take unstructured data and information and form it into a unified business plan or solution.

• An understanding of the ethical dilemmas faced by financial managers.

• Knowledge and skills necessary to successfully complete Level I of the Chartered Financial Analyst Examination.

• The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively about finance and other related matters, in writing and orally, to other business professionals.

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills that can be applied in a variety of business situations.