Business Finance, Minor

(Code 800-401)

The finance minor provides students with a foundational understanding of financial theory and applied financial analysis. Students develop the ability to interpret financial information, evaluate financial decisions, and understand financial markets. Designed to complement any major, the finance minor enhances financial literacy and supports informed professional and personal financial decision-making.

Minor Requirements

Twenty-four semester credits, as follows:   

Required Courses:
ACCT 202Principles of Accounting3
FIN 320Principles of Finance3
FIN 321Financial Markets and Institutions3
FIN 322Investments3
Minor Electives - Select from the following:12
FIN 325
International Financial Management
FIN 326
Short Term Financial Management
FIN 327
Long Term Financial Management
FIN 328
Introduction to Derivative Securities
FIN 330
Wealth Management
FIN 337
Financial Modeling
FIN 339
Investment Strategy
FIN 396
Topics in Finance
FIN 420
Corporate Valuation
FIN 424
Portfolio Management
FIN 429
Advanced Wealth Management
FIN 439
Advanced Investment Strategy
Total Credits24

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:

  • Compute the value of securities
  • Apply criteria for accepting or rejecting an investment based on discounted cash flow analysis
  • Identify and explain appropriate measure of risk