Finance
Finance at TCU Neeley focuses on how organizations manage risk, allocate resources and create value. Faculty expertise and applied learning prepare students to analyze markets, evaluate investments and support strategic business decisions.
About the Department
The Finance Department integrates concepts from economics, accounting and analytics with a focus on the relationship between risk and return. Through research, teaching and industry engagement, faculty prepare students to understand financial systems and make informed decisions in a global marketplace.
Study Finance at Neeley
Finance as a discipline focuses on financial analysis, valuation and strategic decision-making. Through applied learning and real-world experience, students gain the ability to evaluate investments, understand markets and manage financial risk. Students can also prepare for advanced credentials such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation through curriculum-aligned coursework.
Related Information
Educational Investment Fund
The Educational Investment Fund (EIF) provides hands-on experience managing a multi-million-dollar portfolio, allowing participants to analyze markets, make investment decisions and understand real-world financial risk.
Transaction & Investment Professionals (TIP) Board
The TIP Board connects students with finance professionals through mentorship, résumé guidance and exposure to careers in investment banking, private equity and financial services.
Investment Strategies Conference
The Investment Strategies Conference brings leading investment professionals to TCU, offering insights into financial markets and opportunities for engagement with industry leaders.
Centers & Industry Connections
Neeley’s finance programs are supported by strong industry partnerships and specialized centers, including the LKCM Center for Financial Studies and the Center for Real Estate. These connections provide networking, experiential learning and direct access to industry leaders.
Faculty
Learn from faculty who are experts in financial markets, investment strategies and capital management. Their research and industry experience inform classroom learning and prepare students for careers in finance.