The Finance minor offers students an introduction to principles of finance and its major areas: financial management, investments, and financial markets. Accounting and Economics majors, in particular, would benefit from the additional exposure to finance.
A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the minor.
Requirements (18 credits)
- FIN 301 - Corporation Finance
- FIN 420 - Introduction to Investments
- Select 12 additional credits from 300- or 400-level FIN courses -or- ACCTG 426 (ACCTG 426 is not required for a finance minor.)
Advising and Course Selection
Meet with a finance faculty member to find out more about the Finance minor and plan a program of courses that suits academic goals. The following courses are offered on a regular basis:
FIN 330 - Personal Financial Planning
FIN 340 - Insurance
FIN 427 - Derivatives
FIN 430 - Estate Planning
FIN 450 - Retirement Planning
FIN 451 - Intermediate Financial Management
FIN 461 - Investment Analysis
FIN 471 - International Financial Management
FIN 481 - Advanced Financial Analysis
ACCTG 426 - Financial Statement Analysis
Other courses designed to meet your specific needs can also be used to satisfy the requirements for a finance minor:
FIN 494 - Research Project
FIN 495 - Internship
FIN 496 - Independent Studies
FIN 497 - Special Topics
Declaring a Finance Minor
If you have any questions about the minor, please contact Dr. Jessica Zhao.