Finance Academic Group

“What impacted me the most during the Community Impact Initiative is seeing how directly analysis connects to business strategy and shapes where teams focus their time and effort. It made it clear how the work translates into real decisions and how analytics is used in practice.” – Eric (Yunke) Zhong, MS in Business Analytics'26

Together, the three companies are expected to command valuations rarely seen in public markets.

Bhatia will be joining Morgan Stanley as an investment banker after graduation.

Recent market fluctuations beg questions about whether the market is entering another cycle of volatility driven by geopolitical shocks.

“What I've learned is that pursuing my master's degree and competing as a D1 track and field athlete have made me more organized, resilient, and intentional. Doing one or the other wouldn't challenge me in the same way. Balancing both forces me to level up.” – Ryan Slaney, MS in Finance'26

New research from the University of Utah Fintech Center shows industrial banks outperform traditional banks in safety, returns, and lending to underserved markets, challenging calls for expanded FDIC regulation.

In an award-winning class, Alper Koparan lets students explore the high-stakes world of blockchain, opening doors to future careers.

D'Amore-McKim professors have been recognized in Research.com's latest rankings across several disciplines, including Business and Management. This recognition highlights their significant contributions to advancing academic knowledge and shaping real-world business practices.