General Finance Minor

Program Requirements

• This minor is a total of 18 credits.
• A minimum grade of “C-” is required in all finance minor courses. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
• 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.
• In order to meet the 18 credit hours requirement for a minor, a business major seeking a minor in finance will have FIN 3300 waived from the Business Core requirements.
• At least 9 hours of finance courses must be completed in residency at MSU Denver to satisfy the requirements of the minor.

Required Courses: 9 credits

• FIN 3010 - Financial Markets and Institutions Credits: 3
• FIN 3300 - Managerial Finance Credits: 3
• FIN 3600 - Investments Credits: 3

Upper Division Elective Courses: 9 credits

Students must complete 9 credits of upper division electives. A student may select any courses in the finance program or curriculum provided they are approved by a Finance Department advisor.

Summary of Requirements