Finance
A successful career in finance will make use of your quantitative skills and your ability to think critically. Whether you want to become a personal financial advisor, work for a large Wall Street firm or for a small, local company, a Finance degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead will teach you how to express your financial insight in ways that others can understand. You can accelerate your earnings and opportunities, save time and money, and be well-prepared for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam by adding a fifth year to your studies. The 4+1 MBA with Accounting and Finance provides a seamless and direct pathway from a finance bachelor’s degree to a master’s degree.
AACSB Accreditation ensures you’re getting the highest quality business program. Less than 5 percent of the world’s business schools are accredited.
Finance careers are enjoying tremendous job growth as the demand for financial analysts is projected to grow 12 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Join the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Study Group to prepare for the first level CFA exam.
Certifications in Bank Management, Corporate Financial Management and Investment Management will strengthen your career preparation and narrow your scope of professional interest.
The Financial Management Association provides professional, educational and social opportunities in finance and related fields.
Paseka School of Business Success Stories
Dragon-Led Innovation: MSUM Alumni Drive Chezy's Vision
Chezy, a video production company led by MSUM alumni Joe Tjosvold (founder), Luke Steichen and Shad Vedaa, has worked with worldwide companies like Amazon and Ralph Lauren, as well as local businesses and nonprofits.
Dragons Dominate: MSUM DECA Team Takes Top Prizes Locally & Beyond
The MSU Moorhead Collegiate DECA team continues to make waves, establishing itself as a formidable force. DECA, an organization for students interested in careers in marketing, finance, and other business-related fields, has seen MSUM's team excel at the regional, national and international levels.
Finance students get hands-on learning, leadership lessons at Global Leadership Summit
Ellie Fischer and Kristin Meyer represented the Paseka School of Business in Washington D.C. at the 2024 Beta Gamma Sigma Global Leadership Summit.
Learning Opportunities
MSUM’s Finance program offers a unique and selection of learning opportunities outside of the classroom, including the CFA Institute Research Challenge annual global competition, the Risk Management Association Credit Analysis Competition and the Bloomberg Terminal Certification. Whether you call it engaged learning, experiential learning or just being adventurous, we hope you will explore the options that spark your interests, strengths and passions.
You might also be interested in…
Accounting | Actuarial Science | Business | 4+1 MBA with Accounting & Finance | Economics | Mathematics
MSUM’s finance program provides the skills needed for your career path in finance. Accelerate your career earnings by adding a fifth year to your college education and get your MBA. Here is just a sample of finance careers that are predicted to have job growth in the next 10 years.
What are some Common Finance Related Careers?
| Career | Job Growth (2021-2031) | Median Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Manager | 17% | $131,000 |
| Credit Analyst | 9% | $95,000 |
| Financial Advisor | 15% | $94,000 |