Finance
Students can launch a successful career in the fast-paced and changing world of Finance and Insurance by earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Specialization in Finance or a Specialization in Insurance, or by completing required coursework in a Minor in Finance or a Minor in Insurance, depending on an individual student’s career goal and educational need.
Through the Department of Finance, students can also earn the designation of Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) by taking courses in the Financial Planning Concentration within the Finance specialization. After completing the required eight courses, students will meet the educational requirements of the CFP® Board of Standards and be eligible to sit for the CFP® certification examination.

Students Present at the Economic Scholars Program Undergraduate Research Conference
Students Kellyanne Bunkley, Bryce Hileman, and Justin Godoy presented their research posters at the Economic Scholars Program Undergraduate Research Conference at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland on May 6, 2022. The students spent the semester working on their projects. The program has a peer review board to evaluate all the proposals and select the presenters. All three students were invited to present and gain feedback on their posters in a professional conference environment. They also had opportunities to network with peers and discover internship and employment openings within the Federal Reserve System.
Congratulations to Kellyanne, Bryce and Justin.

Janae Johnson Selected as 2021 Karl E. Vogt Top Graduating Senior
The Schmidthorst College of Business is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2021 Karl E. Vogt Outstanding Senior Award is Janae Johnson, a Finance and Business Analytics major from Euclid, Ohio. The Karl E. Vogt Award is named in honor of a former dean of the Schmidthorst College and recognizes the top graduating senior who has demonstrated superior scholarship, participation, leadership, and excellence in campus and/or community activities.

Rachel Long 2021 Finance Graduating Senior of the Year Award
- Specialized in Finance and Financial Planning with plans to take the CFP exam by the end of the year
- Interned at Northwestern Mutual in the summer of 2020 as a financial representative and became licensed in life, accident, and health insurance
- Interned at Hantz Financial since October 2020 and will start a full-time position after graduation
- Studied abroad in Oslo, Norway at BI Norwegian Business School
- Maintained a 4.0 and recognized with the Presidential Award for Academic Achievement
- Served as President of the Waterski Team and recognized as Most Improved Team of the year in 2019 by Midwest Collegiate Waterskiing

Nichole Cox 2021 Insurance Graduating Senior of the Year Award
When I came to college, I started off as a Finance major (and still am), however, I was fortunate enough to be able to pick up another specialization which is Insurance & Risk Management. This is such an exciting specialization, and I have learned so much especially from Roc Starks, who is a great professor. I’ve been on the Dean’s list six out of seven of the last semesters, along with carrying a current GPA of 3.659. I am also a member of the BGSU Women’s Golf team which keeps me extra busy. On top of that, I am a member of the organization Student Ambassadors which works closely with Dean Braun of the Schmidthorst College of Business to engage prospective students, current students, and alumni. Next year, I will be on the executive board for Student Ambassadors. I am also a member of the Risk and Insurance Management Society, and Gamma Iota Sigma. Recently, I’ve been selected to serve on the Insuring Ohio Futures Subcommittee for the 2021-2022 academic year. I’m honored to be receiving this prestigious award, go falcons!

Alumnus pays it forward with BGSU students
Geoffrey Radbill '68 found his experience at BGSU life changing and believes his time at the university helped set the stage for his future success.

Insurance Program on Fast Track to Success with 100% Placement Rate and Strong Corporate Support
Insurance is a major industry in Ohio and it has positioned itself as one of the state’s largest employers. This industry prominence and a shortage of qualified work force is what led the Schmidthorst College of Business to resurrect its insurance and risk management program and, in just a few short years, it has become highly successful.

Amy Shore '86 profiled in Fortune magazine
Bowling Green State University alumna Amy Shore ’86, president of property and casualty sales and distribution at Nationwide, was recently profiled in Fortune magazine.

Business Student Wins 1st place in Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Research Poster Competition
Mitchell Hogrefe presented his finance research poster at the 2019 Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Undergraduate Poster Competition and was awarded first place in the Finance Division. Hogrefe, who is dual specializing in business analytics & intelligence and finance, presented his research on the impact of student loans on post-graduation life. Federal Reserve economists, research analysts, local finance professionals, and faculty from nearby institutions viewed the poster exhibit and talked with presenting students about their research.

Student Managed Fund Continues To Beat the Market
The BGSU Student Managed Fund continued to beat the market in the Fall semester as part of FIN 4360 – Portfolio Management.

Department Awards Record-High Scholarships
Recipients of Finance and Insurance scholarships, donors, and faculty at the Annual Honors & Awards Ceremony in September, 2018.

‘GRIT’ IS THE SUCCESS FACTOR
Grit. Not a pretty word, but an essential quality for success in life, and one that Bowling Green State University students tend to possess, Brady Young told graduates in his commencement address Aug. 5. That “drive and determination to succeed and accomplish your goals will ultimately win the day,” he said.
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Hot Topics, Including Hurricane Florence Impacts, Discussed at Insurance Symposium
Students, faculty, staff, and community members heard expertise from a panel of insurance CEOs at the 4th Annual Insurance & Risk Management Institute (IRMI) Symposium. A wide range of hot topics were discussed, such as insurance technology, career paths, artificial intelligence, big data, community involvement, and the anticipated impact of Hurricane Florence which was expected to make landfall two days after the symposium.
Updated: 05/23/2022 10:18AM