Finance Minor
Learn core principles of financial analysis and related subjects used in financial decisions.
Program Overview
A Finance Minor is a powerful credential that immediately boosts your career prospects and financial knowledge, regardless of your major. It pairs perfectly with popular degrees like Accounting, Management, or Marketing, giving you a critical edge by teaching you how to analyze investments, manage corporate capital, and understand risk. Learning these skills will empower you to make smarter financial decisions in your own life and become a more valuable asset to any future employer. Ultimately, this minor provides the essential financial fluency needed to step into a successful role in modern business management.
Career Outcomes
How to Apply
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Start your application
Free, takes about 15 minutes.
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Send transcripts
Have your high school guidance counselor send them to admissions@shawnee.edu
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File the FAFSA
School code 009942. Required for Free Tuition.
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Get your decision
Most decisions in under 7 days.
Why Study The Finance Minor at Shawnee State
You'll learn to analyze, report, and interpret financial data — the language every organization runs on.
Electives let you tailor the minor toward your interests, whether that's tax, intermediate accounting, or cost accounting.
Financial fluency makes you stronger in almost any field — business, government, nonprofits, even pre-law.
The minor supports a path to professional certification later: CPA, CMA, or CIA.
The Finance Minor at SSU will teach you the essential skills for making smart financial decisions, which is crucial for careers in:
- Accounting
- Management
- Marketing
- Starting your own business
Beyond the General Education Program (GEP), the Minor in Finance includes:
- 9 credit hours of Finance
- 3 credit hours of Investmentns
- 3 credit hours of Insurance
View the full curriculum and sample schedule in the Academic Catalog
Tuition and Financial Aid
Shawnee State’s tuition is among the lowest in Ohio, and the Shawnee Advantage Tuition Guarantee keeps your rate flat for four years. Scholarships including Choose Ohio First and the Pell-Eligible Free Tuition Program may also apply.
Finance Minor Frequently Asked Questions
No. The minor is open to any major — and it's especially valuable for students outside business who want financial fluency.
It's a strong start. The minor doesn't satisfy full CPA eligibility on its own, but it covers core material and gives you a foundation if you choose to pursue certification later.
