Finance Minor

General Requirements

All minors are 15 credit hours or 5 courses, including business core courses.

• Students must attain a 2.0 grade point average for all courses in the minor.
• Students must attain a minimum grade of C- in each course included in the minor.
• All courses in the minor must be on a graded basis.
• A minimum of 9 credit hours of coursework included in the minor must be taken in residence at UMSL.
• One must complete a baccalaureate degree at UMSL in order for a minor to be conferred.
• A minor may be added for up to two years following completion of the baccalaureate degree

Specific Requirements for the Minor 

Available to all students except those pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. Students must complete:

FINANCE 3500	Financial Management	3
Select any four upper division finance electives		12
Total Hours		15

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Describe fundamental concepts in finance.
• Interpret financial data and describe firm financial performance.
• Demonstrate competency to identify and assess financial risk and return.