Finance Transfer Pathway

The Finance transfer pathway offers a degree that equips you with the financial principles and analytical skills needed for a career in financial services. Choose your professional direction in corporate finance, investment management, real estate, insurance enterprise risk management or consulting.

Third Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
LASC Course Goal Area 3
ENGL 387
OR
Technical Report Writing
OR
3
OR
COMM 301 Business & Professional Communication 3
PSY 113
OR
General Psychology
OR
3
OR
SOC 110 Intro to Sociology 3
MATH 229
OR
Topics in Calculus
OR
3
OR
MATH 227 Survey of Differential Calculus with Algebra 4
PHIL 312
OR
Business Ethics (WI, Goals 6, 9)
OR
3
OR
BUS Ethics Course 3
Semester Credits Total 15-16

Notes:

  • WI: Writing intensive course.
  • Students will need to work on their application for admission to the Paseka School of Business during this semester. Admission requires a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
  • *If an equivalent course was taken at the college, this is not required.

 

Third Year - Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
MGMT 380 Operations Management 3
MGMT 371 Intro to Business Analytics 3
FINC 340 Financial Management 3
LASC Missing Goal Area* Goal Area 3
Elective Consult your MSUM Advisor 2-3
Semester Credits Total 14-15

Notes:

  • Students must be admitted to the Paseka School of Business before taking additional required business courses.
  • *Consult with MSUM Advisor for best options. Look for LASC courses that double count to satisfy goal areas at MSUM.

 

Fourth Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
FINC 360 Principles of Investment 3
FINC 441 Advanced Financial Management 3
Restricted Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 6
Elective* Consult MSUM Advisor 3
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *Elective may be used for an additional certification. Consult MSUM Advisor.

 

Fourth Year -Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
MGMT 498 Strategic Management 3
FINC 425 Bank Management I 3
FINC 445 International Financial Mangement 3
Restricted Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 3
Elective* Consult MSUM Advisor 3
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *Elective may be used for an additional certification. Consult MSUM Advisor.

Award: Finance

Degree: BS

Total Credits: 60

 

Students who take courses part-time or who take summer coursework will affect their completion time.

Minnesota State Moorhead may change the requirements and timing of the semesters they offer courses. Consult with your Moorhead advisor.