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Finance student

Minor in Finance

Enhance your degree with real-world financial knowledge.

Many Marian students majoring in non-business fields—such as the arts, sciences, healthcare, or humanities—enhance their career prospects by adding a minor in finance. The financial knowledge, analytical skills, and real-world applications you’ll gain through finance coursework will empower you to make informed decisions, manage resources effectively, and bring added value to any organization. Whether you're pursuing a career in a nonprofit, healthcare, research, or creative field, a foundation in finance will serve you well both professionally and personally. 

Why you should choose a minor in finance 

Graduates who understand how to manage budgets, analyze financial data, and make informed economic decisions are valuable in every industry. Whether you dream of managing an art gallery, performing with a symphony, or conducting scientific research, a foundation in finance helps you think strategically, allocate resources wisely, and lead with confidence. Adding a finance minor equips you with skills that are essential for long-term success—no matter your career path. 

The Marian University School of Business gives you real-world learning experiences and the tools to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace. 

What you’ll learn

Gaining the ability to analyze financial data, make sound financial decisions, and optimize the use of financial resources is a valuable skill set in any career. 

As a finance minor, you will learn about the “big picture” of business. You’ll study a range of financial topics, like: 

  • How to analyze financial data, financial modeling, and financial advising 
  • Sound, ethical approaches for managing investment portfolios 
  • The state of the national economy and its impact on stock and real estate markets 
  • Best practices for managing risk 
  • Using venture capital to expand business operations 

Our high-impact, experiential finance curriculum gives you significant business experience from your first day of classes. You’ll invest real dollars through a student-managed venture fund and collaborate with local business and leaders on financial planning. Along the way, you’ll learn valuable skills that will help you manage your personal finances wisely and plan a secure future. 

Our finance courses are intentionally designed to help you develop essential analytical and critical thinking skills while building broad foundational knowledge about the world of finance. 
 
To earn our 24-credit finance minor, you’ll complete courses including: 

Career paths with a finance minor

A finance minor opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities by equipping you with essential skills in budgeting, financial analysis, and resource management. Whether your primary major is in healthcare, the arts, education, or the sciences, understanding finance allows you to make informed decisions, manage projects efficiently, and contribute to the financial health of an organization. 

Graduates with a finance minor often pursue roles such as financial analyst, budget coordinator, operations manager, grant administrator, or nonprofit financial officer. These roles can be found across industries—including healthcare systems, government agencies, research institutions, startups, and arts organizations—where financial insight is critical to success. 

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