At the John Maze Stewart Department of Finance and Quantitative Methods in the Gatton College of Business and Economics, students learn from faculty whose work shapes financial markets and quantitative analysis. Through nationally-recognized research, strong connections to industry leaders and practical, high-impact teaching, the department prepares students to think analytically and lead confidently in a rapidly-changing financial world.
Gatton has given me valuable experiences that shaped who I am as a student and a leader, from ... the Lee Webb Commercial Real Estate Workshop [to] making investment recommendations for the UK Endowment portfolio, I’m especially grateful that Gatton connected me with the internship that led to my full‑time role with PNC Private Bank and Institutional Asset Management, and I hope to continue giving back to the community that has poured so much into me.
The John Maze Stewart Department of Finance and Quantitative Methods offers a robust academic portfolio spanning the Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Master of Science in Finance, Undergraduate Certificate in Financial Planning, and a highly selective Ph.D. program. With rigorous coursework and industry-recognized preparation, our programs equip students to lead in finance, banking, investment management, commercial real estate, and other related fields.
A finance degree can take you further when paired with credentials employers recognize. Gatton students can prepare for professional pathways such as the CFP® certification, CFA® Program, FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam, and Bloomberg Market Concepts. These opportunities help students strengthen industry knowledge, build practical skills, and prepare for professional exams while completing their degree.
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Faculty Spotlights
Household credit, labor economics and consumer credit markets, such as those for auto loans and mortgages. For over a decade, Sovich has collaborated with industry professionals to study topical questions about these markets.
Sovich teaches a course on derivative securities to masters and advanced undergraduate students as well as a research methods course to Ph.D. students.
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Gatton finance students can build career-ready skills through applied investing, selective programs, competitions, industry engagement, professional technology and student organizations. From managing real assets and presenting investment ideas to exploring Wall Street and real estate careers, these opportunities help students strengthen their financial analysis, communication and decision-making while building valuable professional connections. With multiple ways to gain experience, earn credentials and find community, students can shape a path that supports their interests and career goals.
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Faculty in the John Maze Stewart Department of Finance & Quantitative Methods conduct impactful research spanning corporate finance, investments, financial markets, financial institutions, financial technology, household finance, and public finance. Based on the UT Dallas Research Rankings, from 2020–2024 the University of Kentucky ranked #47 among North American universities, #20 among public universities, and #3 among SEC universities in publications in three of the field's leading journals:
In addition to producing impactful research, the John Maze Stewart Department of Finance & Quantitative Methods fosters a vibrant research community by hosting leading scholars from around the world. Through our seminar series and the annual Kentucky Finance Conference, faculty, students, and visitors engage with cutting-edge research across all areas of finance.
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