What you will study
Supplement the knowledge you’re building in your major area of study with a minor
in Finance at the University of Central Missouri. You’ll gain a basic understanding
of the principles of finance, as well as improve your skills in financial analysis,
security analysis, corporate finance and financial institutions.
Core courses you may take for the Finance minor include:
- Foundations of Financial Reporting
- Business Statistics I and II
- Financial Management
- Financial Institutions and Markets
You can also further specialize your minor by choosing electives that focus on subjects
such as bank management, insurance and investment portfolio administration.
Excellence in Finance
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- A Best Value Bachelor’s Degree College for Finance (College Factual, 2022)
- A Best Value Bachelor’s Degree College for Finance & Financial Management (College Factual, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities in finance
The University of Central Missouri offers many ways for you to be an active learner
as part of your minor in Finance, including:
- Internships: Learn on-the-job skills in an internship. UCM Finance students have found opportunities
at organizations such as Central Bank of Warrensburg, State Street Corporation and
American Family Insurance.
- Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF): Get practical experience in security analysis and portfolio management with the Student Managed Investment Fund. Manage real funds with fellow Finance students and build reports to explain why
you’ve made your decisions. As part of this experience, you’ll have access to an on-campus
trading room where you can become skilled in using Bloomberg workstations.
- Integrative Business Experience (IBE): Throughout a semester, you’ll develop a business idea, learn how to apply for funding
to launch it and run it in a way that’s profitable. At the end of the semester, you’ll
use the money earned in your IBE to fund a community service project for a local nonprofit organization.
- Student life: Join other Finance students to network, meet with faculty members, listen to speakers
and attend social events in the Student Finance Association.
What can you do with a minor in Finance from UCM?
Good financial planning is an integral building block to a successful business venture.
That’s why adding a Finance minor to almost any undergraduate major at the University of Central Missouri can enhance your understanding of that field.
Furthermore, it sets you up for future success in roles within industries that range
from marketing and engineering to economics and actuarial science.
Students in our Finance programs have found employment with organizations such as
American Century Investments, Commerce Trust Company and the Federal Reserve Bank
of Kansas City.
Careers with a UCM Finance minor
Use the interactive tool below to learn more about job possibilities in finance, projected
career growth and even details about salary expectations.
Financial assistance options for your Finance minor
The University of Central Missouri works with you to make sure that your education
is affordable and within reach. It’s why LendEDU recognizes UCM as a top-ranked university
for low student debt.
We offer a wide range of options to help you finance your education, including:
- Scholarships
- Grants
- Tuition awards
- Federal work-study opportunities
- Loans
UCM also offers some scholarships for specific majors and degrees. You can learn more
about program-specific scholarships with the UCM Scholarship Finder.
Meet Dr. Nischala Reddy
Expert in international and corporate finance
Dr. Reddy teaches the Principles of Finance and Financial Management courses. She
often works with students outside the classroom and serves as the faculty advisor
for the Student Finance Association.
Meet Our Faculty
UCM’s Integrative Business Experience
Where business skills meet community service
Finance professor Dr. Reddy talks about how the IBE program teaches you the fundamentals
of starting and running a business while instilling you with a sense of community
responsibility.
Watch IBE in Action
Meet Dr. James Cicon
Extensive experience in the industry
Dr. Cicon has worked in corporate mergers and acquisitions for Compaq Computer Corporation,
among others. He has also been published in numerous journals and industry publications.
He draws on that experience to inform his approach to teaching and mentorships.
Meet Our Faculty
Student Managed Investment Fund
Manage real money in real time
Assess current events and then use that context to make real-world money management
decisions in this hands-on learning experience.
Make Money Grow
Meet Dr. Chang Liu
Financial Risk Manager and CFA Level II
Dr. Liu focuses her research on banking, liquidity management, credit risk and investments.
She passes her expertise along to her students in courses such as Financial Statement
Analysis, Managing Financial Derivatives and Corporate Risk Management.
Meet Our Faculty
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