Duke University Finance Programs

Duke University students have many options for learning about and preparing for finance careers. Staying on top of them can be daunting, which is why they have provided this compilation of resources, recommendations, and opportunities for each class year. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to attaining a career in finance. In general, take advantage of opportunities to build their knowledge, ask questions, connect with alumni working in areas that interest them, and reach out to faculty advisors and upperclassmen for support.

While the majority of finance recruiting at Duke is by investment banks, there are many non-IB financial firms that also hire Duke students. Investment banks tend to start the junior summer internship recruiting process very early (spring of sophomore year), and the path to a full-time job is almost exclusively via these junior internships.