Finance
A minor in Finance will prepare students for many professional-level positions. Finance minors can expect to use their skills in a variety of careers while expanding their personal knowledge of finance.
Common Career Paths
Some of the top jobs for those with a Finance educational background include personal financial advisor, financial analyst, financial manager, financial risk specialist, and so much more.
Common Salary Ranges for Graduates
As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with a Finance educational background. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:
- Financial manager: $161,720
- Financial and investment analyst: $94,030
- Personal financial advisor: $116,030
- Financial risk specialist: $120,650
Average Tuition Cost
The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.
Interested in Methodist University’s Finance minor?
If you have questions, reach out to Dr. Matthew Dobra using the contact info at the bottom of the page. If you’re ready to apply today, visit the link below!
Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the top jobs for those with a Finance educational background include personal financial advisor, financial analyst, financial manager, financial risk specialist, and so much more.
Currently, no. However, Methodist University’s on-campus Finance minor will prepare students for many professional-level positions. Finance minors can expect to use their skills in a variety of careers while expanding their personal knowledge of finance.
As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with a Finance educational background. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:
- Financial manager: $161,720
- Financial and investment analyst: $94,030
- Personal financial advisor: $116,030
- Financial risk specialist: $120,650
Minor Requirements
The Finance minor consists of 18 credits distributed as follows:
Required Courses
12 credits
| ECO 1510 Principles of Macroeconomics (3) | ECO 3110 Money, Banking & Financial Markets (3)or FIN/BUS 4120 Intermediate Finance (3) |
| ECO 1520 Principles of Microeconomics (3) | FIN/BUS 3320 Managerial Finance (3) |
Electives
Select two courses (6 credits) from the following list:
| ECO 3110 Money, Banking & Financial Markets (3) | ECO 4520 International Trade & Finance (3) |
| ECO 3810 Public Economics (3) | BUS 3230 New Venture Capital (3) |
| Any 3000 or 4000 level elective in Finance (3) |
Accreditation
The Reeves School of Business is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) to offer the following degrees: the Professional Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus in Organizational Management and Leadership, the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Financial Economics, Management, Marketing, and Sport Management. Additionally, a minor in Accounting; Business Administration; Entrepreneurship; Financial Economics; Human Resource Management; International Business; Management; Marketing; Professional Tennis Management; Resort, Club, and Hospitality Management; and Sport Management is accredited. Finally, a B.S. degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Economics or Marketing with a PGA Golf Management Concentration; Professional Tennis Management; Resort, Club, and Hospitality Management; and Sport Management Concentration is accredited.
Contact
Matt Dobra, Ph.D.
