Finance (Minor)

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Program Information

Students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in the minor requirements.

Finance Minor Curriculum (26 Credits)

Foundation Courses (14 Credits)

ACCT 2010 - Accounting Principles 3 Credit(s)
ECON 2020 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credit(s)
MATH 1040 - Statistical Inference 4 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy)
MATH 1050 - College Algebra 4 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy)

Note

* Students who are not prepared for this math course may need additional math credits/preparation. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for more information.

Required Finance Courses (6 Credits)

These two courses teach the basic tools and techniques in corporate management and the investments industry.

FIN 3250 - Managerial Finance I 3 Credit(s)
FIN 3750 - Investments 3 Credit(s)

Elective Courses (6 Credits)

Complete a minimum of two courses from the following:

ECON 3210 - International Economics and Finance 3 Credit(s)
FIN 3110 - Risk and Insurance 3 Credit(s)
FIN 3260 - Managerial Finance II 3 Credit(s)
FIN 3400 - Entrepreneurial Finance 3 Credit(s)
FIN 3770 - Financial Institutions and Markets 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits, Minor: 26

Program Learning Outcomes

Understand financial markets, financial instruments, and the concepts and practices used by financial institutions to facilitate the flow of funds in an economy.
Be familiar with the principles and methods used by investors to manage and optimize financial position.
Be familiar with the principles and methods used by organizations to manage funds and optimize financial structure.