Program Overview

Program Course Delivery
Finance - Major On-Campus & Online
Finance - Minor On-Campus & Online
Finance - Certificate On-Campus & Online

Online program details

Invest in your future with our finance program

Whether you’re making money or helping others to achieve their financial goals, this world needs sharp, honest, money-minded people with a genuine interest in the financial well-being of others. Be the one who has the answers to the tough questions and finds solutions toward growth and success. Finance covers many diverse topics, such as money and banking, investments, insurance, accounting, risk management, estate planning, corporate finance, and more. A finance degree from U of M Crookston will be among your first best investments.

Finance is a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.

Finance Major Description

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The importance of finance for organizations today cannot be underestimated. The ability to understand the markets and how businesses raise and invest capital is highly looked upon among businesses and organizations. Finance is a very broad degree program covering such diverse topics as corporate finance, insurance and risk management, estate planning, investment and money, and banking and financial institutions. Organizations need individuals with the knowledge to calculate contemporary financial measures of performance and risk, as well as the ability to explain how the financial services component industries interact with each other. Graduates from this program will have the skills and experience to compete effectively for entry-level employment positions, such as financial analysts, personal financial advisers, actuaries, and other positions in securities, commodities, and financial services.

After completing the program, graduates will:

  • Describe the dimensions of performance and risk relevant to financial services companies.
  • Assess consumer financial needs and the mechanisms available for fulfilling these needs.
  • Describe and apply financial concepts, theories, and tools.
  • Evaluate the role of technology and the legal, ethical, and economic environment related to financial services.
  • Prepare a personal financial plan for clients.

Finance Major Courses

Finance Minor

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The finance minor is available on campus and online and focuses on tools to solve business problems while giving students insight into understanding financial and economic behavior. As an employment sector with sustainable future growth, the minor enhances the career prospects of our graduates. Students will be introduced to finance principles and how to apply these principles to analyze several financial issues. Students will develop problem-solving and quantitative skills that are widely used in business. The minor in finance is available to all undergraduate students at the University. Several electives are offered to provide a specialized education for students seeking a finance minor.

After completing the program, graduates will:

  • Describe the dimensions of performance and risk relevant to financial services companies.
  • Assess consumer financial needs and the mechanisms available for fulfilling these needs.
  • Describe and apply financial concepts, theories, and tools.
  • Evaluate the role of technology and the legal, ethical, and economic environment related to financial services.
  • Develop personal financial plans for clients.

Finance Minor Courses

Finance Certificate

The ability to understand the markets and how businesses raise and invest capital is a highly sought-after specialized background among businesses and organizations. The certificate in finance is a broad program covering diverse topics such as corporate finance, insurance and risk management, estate planning, investments and money, and banking and financial institutions. Students completing this certificate may find employment working with banks, insurance companies, securities firms, commodity brokers, and other financial investment enterprises.

Please note that this certificate is available to individuals in the workforce who want a new career in finance and to non-University of Minnesota baccalaureate students who want additional credentialing.

Finance Certificate Courses

Program Description

  • Provides students with both theoretical and analytical frameworks required to work effectively in finance.
  • Study topics such as business analytics and ethics, managerial finance, and financial modeling.
  • Discover all areas of finance, such as investments, tax, insurance, and corporate finance.
  • Develop excellent communication and technology skills that make you very marketable.

Awards and Accreditation

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The University of Minnesota Crookston is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The accounting program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Learn why this accreditation matters.

Student Experiences

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Average Cost After Aid

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$13,436

Average amount of grants & scholarships received (2022-2023 data)

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$12,894

Average net price after grants &
scholarships (2021-2022 data)

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$22,883

Average TOTAL student loan debt after
graduation (2022-2023)

Scholarship and Funding Options

The University of Minnesota Crookston provides quick and easy access to over $1 million worth of scholarship opportunities for new and returning students!

Your Future Professors

Craig Miller
Lecturer
Oxana Wieland
Associate Professor

What is Campus Life Like?

Residential Life

University of Minnesota Crookston's residence halls are ranked #1 public college dorms in Minnesota by Niche. The residential halls are clean, safe, spacious and modern. There is a mix of traditional style rooms, suites, and apartments available on-campus which include amenities such as ensuite bathrooms, walk-closets, and full size kitchens with all major appliances. There are also beautiful common spaces in every residential building that are great places to hangout, play games, study, or relax. Schedule a tour to see for yourself why they're ranked #1!

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Student Stories

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Humble Has Career Lined Up as Ending is in Sight to Prolific Academic and Athletic Career at U of M Crookston

Current U of M Crookston student-athlete Connor Humble, a name journalists can only dream about, was kind enough to share his experience as a Golden Eagle and just how his degree landed him his dream job.
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Matt Moroz - Student-Athlete with Management (major) and Finance (minor)

Meet business management major and finance minor, Matt Moroz. With a passion for golf and drive for business, U of M Crookston was the perfect opportunity for Moroz.