Finance
Important Dates

08/11/2008 - Fall Quarter Registration Begins
08/11/2008 - Early Start - MBA Program
09/29/2008 - Fall Quarter Begins
11/10/2008 - Winter Quarter Registration Begins
11/17/2008 - Early Start - MBA Program
01/05/2009 - Winter Quarter Begins

A Career in Business Management: Finance


  • A finance expert knows where to look for profits.
  • Others just conjecture.
  • Which side of the table will you be on?

woman_with_plannerUnderstanding finance is key to success in business

Globe University/Minnesota School of Business has been educating students in finance and business management since the 19th century, always focusing on practical training that can be applied on the job. Employers know our graduates come on board ready to make a difference. Below is a summary of our Bachelor's in Business Management: Finance degree program. Please feel free to contact a college representative and discuss the program in light of your personal situation.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Management: Finance

Finance is one of several emphases available within the Bachelor of Business Management degree program. One of the most popular, finance is also arguably the most practical for someone who has an eye on an executive or management position.

Two years of business management fundamentals

The program begins with two years of studies in business fundamentals. This program requirement can also be satisfied by completion of the Associate in Management Accounting degree or the Associate in Business Administration degree at GU/MSB. We will also evaluate requests from transfer students and working professionals to apply other college coursework or credit for work experience toward those requirement.

Advanced studies in finance and analysis

In the 3rd and 4th year of the program a student completes advance business courses, rigorous studies that cover topics including the following:

  • Finance
  • Business analysis
  • Managerial economics
  • Strategic investment
  • Portfolio management
  • Economics
  • Corporate finance
  • Payroll accounting
  • Investments
  • Derivatives
  • Statistics
  • Comparative economic systems

The entire Bachelor in Business Management: Finance degree program can be completed online or at campuses in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) area, St. Cloud, Moorhead or Rochester, MN; Sioux Falls, SD; or Eau Claire, WI.

Careers in finance and business management

As a financial analyst, financial manager or entrepreneur in the world of investment, you will analyze and evaluate data, display it on spreadsheets, write reports, and advise the corporate management team on prospective deals.

Few other entry-level positions provide as much opportunity for those who want to advance steadily within corporations, serve as investment bankers or move on to successful careers as independent investment advisors and financial consultants.

An excellent base for the MBA

Over 45% of corporate financial analysts pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree within five years, and others go on to law school. Many executive positions are filled from the ranks of the finance department.

Learn more about the Business Management: Finance program

Contact Globe University/Minnesota School of Business today for more information about the business management/finance program. A representative will be happy answer all of your questions, help you compare this program to our other business degree programs, take you on a campus tour and walk you through the entire registration process.