Finance
Read about BYU Marriott's Finance program, the students in our program, the faculty and their research, as well as where our alumni are in their careers.
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MEET THE REAL NED HILL
Most who hear the name Ned Hill think of Professor Hill, Dean Hill, or President Hill. But not everyone gets the chance to know the “real” Hill.
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Hatch Earns NCAA's Elite 90 Award
Michael Hatch, a recent finance graduate, was honored at the 2016 NCAA Division I Men's Volleyball Championship for his academic achievements.
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KEEPING IT REAL WITH JESSI VALENTINE
Jessi Valentine’s spirit animal is a chameleon.
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Finance Undergrads Place in NYC
BYU finance students returned to campus with a brighter future on Wall Street after placing second in the Duff & Phelps YOUniversity Deal Challenge.
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Professors Cited in Wall Street Journal
The national publication highlighted research by David Benson and Jim Brau on how firms cover up policies investors won't like.
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Undergrads Named "Best and Brightest"
McKenzi McDonald and Tanner Stutz are spotlighted on Poets and Quants list of Best and Brightest Business Majors.
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Program Ranked No. 1
College Choice ranked the Marriott School's undergraduate finance program No. 1 in the country based primarily on cost of attendance and salary upon graduation.
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All-Nighter Leads to Victory
Some late adjustments helped a team of Marriott School undergraduate students win the CUIBE International Business Case Competition in Boston.
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HAWKINS THRIVING IN AMBIGUITY
Many people don’t do well with the unknowns in life. A dark path unexplored and unfamiliar has thwarted more than a few worthy ambitions. Matt Hawkins, on the other hand, relishes the chance to mold that darkness.
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A New Vision for Charity
Doug Jackson is bringing sight to tens of thousands around the globe—thanks to a new kind of vision for humanitarian work.
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Spelling Student Success
It was 6:30 p.m., and Dora Ho-Ellis was still in her office. “Normally, I’m not that hardworking,” she quips. But when the phone rang with a pivotal opportunity for the entrepreneurship education program she spearheaded at Singapore Polytechnic, she was grateful she was there to answer.
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Professor Honored at University Conference
Assistant finance professor Colby Wright received a Teaching and Learning Faculty Fellowship at Brigham Young University's annual University Conference.
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Taysom Trades Football for Venture Capital
USA Today featured finance major Taysom Hill and the influence his Marriott School education and summer internship at Pelion Venture Partners has had on his future plans.
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A BRUSH WITH IDENTITY THEFT
You don’t mess with a Texan’s pickup truck, says BYU finance professor Andrew Holmes. So, needless to say, back in the 90s when someone broke into his truck, stole his checkbook, and started writing fraudulent checks in his name, he was pretty upset.
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ESTATE PLANNING: 3 THINGS TO DO NOW
Procrastination is the greatest obstacle to effective estate planning, but it’s never too early to start looking ahead. Estate planning can be time-consuming, but don’t get overwhelmed—take it one step at a time. Here are three simple tasks you can get done this summer.
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MBA Finance Students Awarded Stoddard Honor
Nine BYU students received the George E. Stoddard Prize, an honor given to second-year MBA finance students.
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BYU Finance Students Place in Duff & Phelps Competition
A team of BYU undergraduates recently made the cut as runners-up in the Duff Phelps YOUniversity Deal Challenge.
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Marriott School Clubs Prepare Students for Internships
Club events, such as next week's Finance Underclassmen Academy, can help students learn how to land top internships.
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