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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

‘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. READ MORE

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.

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