Business & Finance
At Denison, business and finance aren’t taught as narrow tracks — our approach is broader. Students build the analytical, strategic, and technical skills that drive success in today’s economy, and graduate with career experience and a professional network.
Whether you’re drawn to financial markets, entrepreneurship, consulting, or leadership roles within corporations, you’ll gain the tools to make smart, strategic, and innovative decisions that shape organizations and communities.
A broader way to do business
Explore the “why” behind the numbers and the decisions that drive them. Build the agility and insights today’s leaders need through courses that cross disciplines — from finance and global commerce to data analytics and philosophy, politics, and economics — and develop skills that will help you understand the systems that shape the world and serve as a launching pad for careers in business.
What you'll gain:
- Strong analytical and technical skills.
- Strategic and systems-level thinking.
- Clarity and confidence in communication.
- Global perspective and cultural agility.
- Ethical leadership with an understanding of people and purpose.
Majors & Programs
Denison’s programs offer distinct perspectives, ranging from quantitative modeling and market analysis to global systems and organizational behavior, while connecting through a shared foundation in critical thinking and real-world application.
Beyond the classroom
Students put their learning into practice through:
- Internships at top financial firms, international brands, and publicly-traded corporations.
- Consulting on projects for leading companies, startups, and nonprofits.
- Research and data projects guided by expert faculty.
- Global learning opportunities in urban centers of finance, commerce, and innovation.
- Entrepreneurship and leadership programs supported by alumni and campus partners.
- Mentorship and networking with experienced Fortune 500 CEOs, CFOs, and board directors.
- Access to tools of the trade, including eight Bloomberg Terminals on campus.
Denison’s executive-in-residence program brings accomplished industry leaders — Fortune 500 CEOs, CFOs, and board directors — to The Hill to deepen the connection between academic learning, career preparation, and professional insights.
Career outcomes
Denison graduates in business and finance work across industries — as consultants, analysts, entrepreneurs, and executives at leading firms around the world.
They’re distinguished not just by what they know, but by how they think and how they relate and build relationships with others: thoughtfully, strategically, and with a deep understanding of people and systems that sets them apart in a rapidly changing world.
Start building your best years at Denison.
Denison seeks students who have demonstrated a seriousness toward their academic lives and would bring a variety of interests, characteristics, and personal qualities to our dynamic campus community.