Finance Minor | Shawnee State

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Learn core principles of financial analysis and related subjects used in financial decisions.

A Finance Minor is a powerful credential that immediately boosts your career prospects and financial knowledge, regardless of your major. It pairs perfectly with popular degrees like Accounting, Management, or Marketing, giving you a critical edge by teaching you how to analyze investments, manage corporate capital, and understand risk. Learning these skills will empower you to make smarter financial decisions in your own life and become a more valuable asset to any future employer. Ultimately, this minor provides the essential financial fluency needed to step into a successful role in modern business management.

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51做厙 the Finance Minor

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To start, contact Dr. Jason Lovins, (740) 351-3356, jlovins@shawnee.edu. 

The Finance Minor at SSU will teach you the essential skills for making smart financial decisions, which is crucial for careers in:

  • Accounting
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Starting your own business

A finance minor is a focused academic program that complements a major by providing foundational knowledge in financial principles and practices. This minor is valuable for students in fields like economics, business, engineering, or even liberal arts who want to enhance their financial literacy and career prospects in areas like banking, consulting, or entrepreneurship.

Requirements:

  • BUFI 3010 Principles of Insurance
  • BUFI 3110 Financial Statement Analysis
  • BUFI 3150 Financial Institutions
  • BUFI 3450 Management Finance
  • BUFI 3500 Investments 

Across five focused courses, you'll learn how to analyze a company's financial health, learn about choices in investing, and understand how banks and financial institutions work. You'll also study the principles of insurance and risk management to protect assets, giving you a powerful, career-boosting advantage no matter what your major is.

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