The Finance minor provides students with essential financial literacy and analytical skills that are increasingly critical across all industries and career paths.
This program introduces fundamental concepts in corporate finance, investment analysis and financial markets while emphasizing the technological tools and data-driven approaches that are transforming the field. Students will gain practical knowledge in financial modeling, risk assessment, and strategic decision-making that enhances their primary area of study, whether in engineering, computer science, business or other disciplines. The minor leverages Stevens' proximity to Wall Street and strong industry connections to provide real-world perspective on how finance intersects with technology and innovation. By combining traditional financial principles with contemporary analytical methods, students develop the quantitative and strategic thinking skills needed to understand and contribute to financial decision-making in today's rapidly evolving business environment.
Required:
ACC 200 - Principles of Financial Accounting
FIN 321 - Corporate Finance
FIN 440 - Money, Banking and Financial Institutions
FIN 510 / ACC 510 - Financial Statement Analysis
Choose 2 electives from the following courses:
FIN 425 - Portfolio Management
FIN 426 - Equity Valuation
FIN 442 - Fixed Income Analysis
FIN 420 - A Survey of Topics in Financial Technology
FIN 540 - Sustainable Finance
QF 430 - Introduction to Derivatives
This minor is not available to Quantitative Finance students.