Utah Valley University

What you'll study

The minor requires 18 credit hours: 9 credits of discipline core courses and 9 credits of electives from approved finance and statistics courses.

• Discipline core (9 credits): ECON 2010 Principles of Economics I (3); MGMT 2340 Business Statistics I (3) or STAT 2040 Principles of Statistics (3); FIN 3100 Principles of Finance (3).
• Electives (choose 9 credits): MGMT 3345 Business Statistics II; FIN 3150 Financial Management; FIN 3400 Investment Management; FIN 4100 Management of Financial Institutions; FIN 4160 Portfolio Management; FIN 4170 Derivative Securities; FIN 4180 International Finance; FIN 4190 Applied Asset Diversification and Management; FIN 5130 Financial Statement Analysis and Modeling. Each elective is 3 credits.

The sample graduation plan spaces ECON 2010 and the statistics requirement in the first year, FIN 3100 in the second year, and the three electives in a final semester, but individual plans will vary with placement and transfer credit. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor and set up an individualized plan in Wolverine Track.

Entry requirements

The program page does not list separate admission criteria for the minor; students should consult their academic advisor or the Finance and Economics Department for guidance and to confirm how the minor fits with their primary degree plan.

Career prospects

Program learning outcomes emphasize corporate financial management, valuation of certain asset classes and financial statement analysis for business evaluation and valuation. The program page lists relevant occupational examples and employment data (from the source), including:

• Financial managers — Median salary: $156,100; field growth: 16.5%
• Financial and investment analysts — Median salary: $99,010; field growth: 9.5%
• Personal financial advisors — Median salary: $99,580; field growth: 17.1%
• Financial risk specialists — Median salary: $106,090; field growth: 8.4%
• Credit analysts; Budget analysts; Loan officers; Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists; Business teachers, postsecondary; and other financial-related positions — with median salaries and growth rates provided on the program page.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program page does not specify dedicated scholarships for the minor. Students should explore university-wide scholarships, departmental awards through the Finance and Economics Department, and FAFSA or external scholarships; discuss options with an academic advisor or the university's financial aid office.