Virginia Tech Department of Finance

What could one year mean for your future?

Pamplin's new M.S. in Business Administration - Finance (MSBA-Finance) is designed to help students turn strong analytical and quantitative skills into careers in finance, investment management, banking, consulting, and beyond.

If you're looking to launch your career in the industry, a specialized master's degree can help you build expertise, expand your network, and stand out in a competitive job market. And the long-term value can be significant: Pamplin's MBA and MSBA graduates historically earn a median salary of $178,000 ten years after graduation, with an estimated lifetime degree return on investment of $1.74 million!

Apply by June 15 to join the inaugural cohort beginning in July 2026. Learn more: https://go.vt.edu/upZhf

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We'd like to give a HUGE shout out to our very own Cara Spicer, on her achievement of the William E. Wine Award. Way to go Cara!!!

William E. Wine Award
The William E. Wine Award was established in 1957 by the Virginia Tech Alumni Association in memory of William E. Wine, Class of 1904, who was a former rector of the Board of Visitors and Alumni Association president. Following a college-level selection process of candidates nominated by students, faculty, and alumni, each college may put forth one nominee. From this group, three faculty members are selected annually. Each Wine Award winner receives $2,000 and automatic induction into the Academy of Teaching Excellence.

Fall Embedded Study Abroad opportunity is available.

This study abroad occurs during the November break, but you have to act this month and apply soon.

• Exclusive onboard experiences for our Pamplin students
• Real exposure to global business operations
• Pamplin Faculty Lead study abroad (BUS 3954 - 3 credits)
• Build experience that actually shows up in interviews.
• No additional tuition for full time students as it is a Fall Embedded program.
• Only $2750 and a $50 Application Fee.

Apply or Learn More Here:
https://sa.globaleducation.vt.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=12307
Info Session (Zoom): Tuesday, April 28th 12:30PM EST
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/82505947254 Meeting ID: 825 0594 7254

Faculty Contact: Elesha Wikle [email protected]

Sail. Experience.Engage.Explore.Enjoy.Repeat

https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/04/virginia-tech-launches-trust-initiative-to-bring-transparent-ai-.html?utm_source=cmpgn_news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=vtUnirelNewsDailyCMP_april2326-fs

New TRUST initiative to bring transparent AI to the corporate bond market Chang-Tien Lu and Sattar Mansi combine their respective cutting-edge machine learning and financial domain expertise to deliver tools that are not only accurate but also understandable and verifiable.

FINSAC Spring 2026 Applications are now open!

https://forms.office.com/r/6mNaEUT56q

A huge Congratulations to all our Finance recipients during the 2026 Students of Distinction Ceremony. We wish you the best on your next adventure!!

You're an absolute trailblazer, Hokie – THANK YOU for leading the charge this Giving Day! Your generosity truly means the world to us, and we’re excited to use these funds to strengthen our department. We couldn’t have achieved this without you!

is coming to an end – but there’s still time to jump in! Keep the momentum going by making a gift to the Finance Department:

Finance Annual Fund: https://givingday.vt.edu/giving-day/107794/donate?des=728342&dept=107798

BASIS: https://givingday.vt.edu/amb/BASIS2026

CREDIT: https://givingday.vt.edu/giving-day/107794/donate?des=728333&dept=107798

Financial Planning: https://givingday.vt.edu/giving-day/107794/donate?des=728313&dept=107798

FINSAC: https://givingday.vt.edu/giving-day/107794/donate?des=736822&dept=107798

FinTech: https://givingday.vt.edu/giving-day/107794/donate?des=728342&dept=107798 in the Final Steps section, Select “In Honor of”, then enter FinTech.

SEED: https://givingday.vt.edu/giving-day/107794/donate?des=728347&dept=107798

Women In Finance (Finance for Females and Friends, FFF): https://givingday.vt.edu/giving-day/107794/donate?des=728342&dept=107798 In the Final Steps section, Select “In Honor of”, then enter Women In Finance.

It’s time, Hokies – is here, and now’s your moment to jump in and move the Finance Department forward! Start building momentum, make your gift now:

Finance Annual Fund: https://givingday.vt.edu/giving-day/107794/donate?des=728342&dept=107798

BASIS: https://givingday.vt.edu/amb/BASIS2026

CREDIT: https://givingday.vt.edu/giving-day/107794/donate?des=728333&dept=107798

Financial Planning: https://givingday.vt.edu/giving-day/107794/donate?des=728313&dept=107798

FINSAC: https://givingday.vt.edu/giving-day/107794/donate?des=736822&dept=107798

FinTech: https://givingday.vt.edu/giving-day/107794/donate?des=728342&dept=107798 in the Final Steps section, Select “In Honor of”, then enter FinTech.

SEED: https://givingday.vt.edu/giving-day/107794/donate?des=728347&dept=107798

Women In Finance (Finance for Females and Friends, FFF): https://givingday.vt.edu/giving-day/107794/donate?des=728342&dept=107798 In the Final Steps section, Select “In Honor of”, then enter Women In Finance.