Scott Turner
'10 B.S. Finance
Private Wealth Division Financial Analyst
Goldman Sachs & Co.
"The Finance Department at W. P. Carey exceeded my expectations in every way imaginable. In addition to receiving a thoughtful education in the classroom, I had numerous opportunities to get involved in organizations, advanced programs, and internships on Wall Street that gave me the right experiences to find my passion within finance and prepare for success beyond that final capstone course.

Coming from a small town to large university, the size of the business school was originally a concern. I came to find that not only is W. P. Carey a place with tremendous resources and an extensive and active alumni network; it also represents an extremely intimate and friendly institution.”

Jesse R. Mayfield
'10 B.S. Finance
Sales and Trading Analyst
Citigroup Inc.
"The Department of Finance at the W. P. Carey School of Business have provided me with knowledge, tools and resources to reach all of my collegiate goals. From studying abroad, to having internships on Wall Street, the finance curriculum prepares students for a career in the real world. I feel lucky to have received my education from ASU and believe I am better prepared for the challenges I will inevitably encounter when working full-time in New York City."

Stacey Mathews
'09 B.S. Finance and Accountancy
Financial Analyst
Republic Services, Inc.
"The most influential element of the W. P. Carey School of Business is the professors. Every professor has an extensive background and knowledge of his or her industry, and they are able to translate their experiences to prepare students for the workforce."

Jazmin Medina
'09 B.S. Finance
Investment Banking Analyst
Goldman Sachs & Co.
"The Department of Finance helps you achieve your goals by placing emphasis on extracurricular activities and on teaching students to think outside of the box—challenging you to reach for something more. Learning how to form an opinion and articulate it in a presentation or learning how to lead and manage a group of peers through a professional assignment are what carry into your future and set you apart from others.

One of the best benefits of the finance program is having alumni who continue to be enthusiastic and devoted to teaching students about future opportunities in literally any part of the world—bridging that connection opened so many doors I never even knew existed."

Lissa Regets
'10 B.S. Finance and B.A. Journalism
"W. P. Carey helped me to realize that finance is everywhere. I know that the knowledge I gained has helped me to secure great internships and has prepared me for a solid career in almost any industry that I would want to work in. I feel empowered and knowledgeable entering the marketplace and pursuing my career aspirations. Thank you W. P. Carey."

Don Bowen
'10 B.S. Finance and Economics
Ph.D. Student in Finance at University of Rochester 
"I found fantastic resources here to enhance my education beyond the classroom. The SIM Fund gave me the opportunity to manage real funds and interact with professionals, the FMA chapter is one of the most active in the nation, and IBIS has an astounding placement rate with Wall Street firms. Combined with an exceptionally helpful faculty, the Finance Department put me in a great place to succeed.

It's tough to say what I thought was best about the Finance Department: the faculty, the resources or the students. The faculty were exceedingly helpful, the organizations (FMA, SIM Fund, IBIS) gave me fantastic opportunities and my peers were many of the most exceptional and ambitious students on campus."

Lindsey Cantazaro
'10 B.S. Finance and Economics
Analyst
Goldman, Sachs and Co.
"I have had the opportunity to develop relationships with many unique and talented professors in various fields of study. They have provided me with valuable insights and direction and served as my mentors throughout my undergraduate career."

Jamie Ferkov
'09 B.S. Finance and Marketing
Reports Analyst
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
"The Department of Finance prepared me for life beyond the classroom by giving me a career-building education, providing leadership opportunities and a variety of internship experiences. My leadership experience within the department taught me how to effectively communicate with others, exposed me to a variety of careers in finance and enhanced my sense of community."

David Clark
'10 B.S. Finance and Business Sustainability
Portfolio Manager Associate
Mawer Investment Management Ltd.
"A great differentiator for the Finance Department is its faculty and their diverse backgrounds. They have really prepared me to have a broad view of the world of finance.

The willingness of the department to assist me in achieving my goals has really shaped a positive experience for me here at the W. P. Carey School. The faculty provided me with the opportunity and backing to become a leader, and encouraged me. My leadership of the Financial Management Association contributed immensely to my education and allowed me to gain skills I absolutely could not obtain in a classroom setting."

Eric Dalbom
'10 MBA with Financial Management & Markets and Real Estate Specializations

"The thing I liked best about my finance specialization is that it challenged me.

The Department of Finance and the Division of Real Estate cooperate and together endeavor to intertwine lessons from the worlds of finance and real estate. The professors are great about making themselves available to students outside of class.

And, as a manager in the MBA Student Investment Management Fund, I had the opportunity to interact with professional investment managers, which enhanced my education."

Alia Eccles
'09 B.S. Finance and Economics with minor in Mathematics
Financial Analyst
Intel Corporation

"My finance major and W. P. Carey helped prepare me for the corporate world by offering both traditional and non-traditional opportunities to apply my knowledge and test the limits of my skill set. I not only learned top analytical techniques, I also learned how to apply them in ambiguous situations that didn't precisely fit the textbook models."

JiaQi Bao
'10 B.S. Finance and Accountancy

"The inspiring faculty and helpful staff of the Department of Finance have shaped my college experience, and, more importantly, my academic and career journey, in so many ways. The class offerings and student organizations expose students to a variety of great opportunities, including commercial banking, investment banking, derivative sales/alternative investments, sales/trading, portfolio management and valuation.  The world-renowned faculty members deliver MBA-quality learning experiences to prepare undergraduate students to become thinkers and leaders who will be able to solve real-world challenges. The high-caliber peer group further contributes to the development of a global perspective and a rigorous yet fun intellectual atmosphere filled with excitement and possibilities. Additionally, the Finance Department's resources, connections and wealth of knowledge prepared me well to embrace international learning opportunities. Without the support and encouragement from W. P. Carey, I would not have the opportunities to be invited to prestigious international conferences or the confidence to compete for research grants and scholarships at national and international levels."