Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Bachelor in Finance
Winona, USA
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
9 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: A finance major at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota prepares you to plan, analyze, and manage financial aspects of individuals, businesses, and organizations. You’ll get practical, hands-on learning and advisory support; students aiming for Certified Financial Planner (CFP) status should consult faculty early. Many majors pair finance with a double major or minor in international business, accounting, or related fields to strengthen skills in financial analysis, portfolio management, risk assessment, corporate finance, and personal finance.
Career Outcomes: Graduates often work as financial managers, financial analysts, financial planners, investment managers, credit analysts, credit managers, risk analysts, insurance analysts and beyond.
Finance Major
A finance degree from Saint Mary’s prepares students to plan, analyze, and manage financial aspects of individuals, businesses, and organizations in multiple fields.
Students who are considering a career in business and like numbers, analysis, and “real world” applications will enjoy this major. Those interested in becoming a Certified Financial Planner are encouraged to consult with a finance faculty member early in their college career to determine the best way to meet the requirements.
Enhance Your Experience
Students who major in finance oftentimes pursue a double major or minor in international business, finance, or accounting.
Degree Requirements
Finance Major, B.A.
A. All of the following:
- AC222 Accounting Concepts (3 credits)
- BU215 Business Statistics (3 credits)
- BU243 Business Computer Applications (3 credits)
- BU285 International Business Environment (3 credits)
- BU312 Business Law I (3 credits)
- BU452 Strategic Management (3 credits)
- EC261 Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
- EC262 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
- FN341 Corporate Finance (3 credits))
- MG219 Principles of Management (3 credits)
- MK217 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
- PH362 Business Ethics (3 credits)
B. Mathematics: one of the following:
(either M148 and M149 or M145 or M151):
- M145 Finite Mathematics (3 credits)
- M148 Calculus I with Precalculus (part 1) (4 credits)
- M149 Calculus I with Precalculus (part 2) (4 credits)
- M151 Calculus I (4 credits)
C. All of the following:
- FN368 Investments (3 credits)
- FN402 Financial Markets and Institutions (3 credits)
- FN404 Portfolio Management (3 credits)
- FN408 Financial Planning (3 credits)
D. One of the following:
- AC320 Federal Tax (3 credits)
- AC321 Intermediate Accounting I (3 credits)
- BU351 Information Systems for Business Intelligence (3 credits)
- BU352 Data Analysis and Business Modeling (3 credits)
- BU469 Business Capstone Project (3 credits)
- E328 Professional Communication (3 credits)
- EC440 International Trade, Finance and Monetary Issues (3 credits)
- FN345 Entrepreneurial Finance for Small Business (3 credits)
- MG409 Production and Operations Management (3 credits)
- MK371 Professional Selling and Sales Management (3 credits)
Please Note:
- An internship or a course approved by the department chair and department advisor.
Financial manager; financial analyst; financial planner; investment manager; credit analyst; credit manager; risk analyst; insurance analyst.
