General Finance Minor

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This minor offers a broad-based education in general finance. A particular field may be emphasized within this discipline, such as investments, managerial finance, financial institutions, or international finance. A student desiring a strong emphasis should also consider the financial services minor.

For the general finance minor, the student must have completed ACC 2010 (or the equivalent) ECO 2010, ECO 2020, and MTH 1320 which may be applied to the student’s General Studies or elective requirements as applicable. The Finance Department requires 60 credit hours (junior standing) prior to taking upperdivision finance courses. A minimum grade of “C” is required in all finance minor courses. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required. At least 12 hours of finance courses must be completed in residency at MSU Denver to satisfy the requirements of the minor.

Required Courses:

FIN 3010 - Financial Markets and Institutions Credits: 3
FIN 3300 - Managerial Finance Credits: 3
FIN 3600 - Investments Credits: 3
Approved Electives*

Total Hours Required for General Finance Minor: 18

Note:

*A student may select any courses in the finance program or curriculum provided they are approved by a Finance Department advisor.