Finance Minor

For information, contact the Department of Finance, 2053 FSB, 513-529-1560.

This minor, open to non-business majors only, provides in-depth study of financial management and introduces financial topics of current importance. Enrollment is limited; applications to declare a minor will be considered by students who have completed at least 30 credit hours and have a GPA above 2.5.  Applicants who meet this criteria will be enrolled if space is available.  The courses provide financial management tools and techniques relevant both to corporate finance and investments. This minor allows you to develop and integrate numerous skills and techniques relevant to modern finance.

All 18 semester hours must be taken at Miami University. A minimum 2.00 GPA is required for all courses in the minor.

For details regarding admission to FSB minors and availability of coursework, please refer to the information at the beginning of this section (under Farmer School of Business "Minors").

Program Requirements

(15 semester hours)

ACC 221Introduction to Financial Accounting3
FIN 311Fundamentals of Finance3
FIN 381Intermediate Financial Management3
FIN 401Principles of Investments and Security Markets3
FIN 361Financial Markets and Institutions3
or ECO 301 Money and Banking
Total Credit Hours15

Note: Additional prerequisites may be required for specific courses in the minor.