School of Business
Eastern Illinois University
Student Center for Academic & Professional Development
Office: Lumpkin Hall 2051
Local Phone: 217-581-3528
Email: business@eiu.edu
Minor in Finance
The Finance Minor enables business majors to gain more in-depth knowledge
of finance and strengthen their ability to analyze financial data. The Finance
Minor thus enhances students’ understanding of business and helps prepares
them for more career opportunities. Enrollment in the Finance Minor is limited
to students who have been admitted to the School of Business; the Finance
Minor may be awarded only to students who also complete a business major.
Course Requirements
Semester
Hours
FIN 3720
Investments*
3
FIN 3730
Financial Markets: Commodoties, Derivatives, and Securities*
3
FIN 3780
Long-Term Financial Management*
3
One FIN elective (selected from the list below)
3
Total
12
Select
1 course from the following:
FIN 3300
Fundamentals of Financial and Tax Planning
FIN 3740
Real Estate Fundamentals
FIN 3750
Management of Financial Institutions
FIN 3760
Real Estate Investment
FIN 3900
Risk and Insurance
FIN 4110
Special Topics in Finance
FIN 4200
Portfolio Management
FIN 4220
Applied Secruities Analysis
FIN 4300
Retirement and Estate Planning
FIN 4400
Financial Analysis and Planning
FIN 4820
International Finance
FIN 4830
Current Issues in Finance
*FIN 3720, FIN 3730, and FIN 3780 must be completed in residence.