Minor in Finance

The Minor in Finance equips students with essential financial knowledge and skills to excel in today's dynamic business landscape. The program caters to the diverse academic interests of our students while offering a specialized pathway for those looking to enhance their understanding of Finance.

The minor complements students' primary areas of study by providing them with a foundation in financial principles, investment strategies, risk management, and financial analysis. Financial literacy is a valuable asset, and this program empowers students with the tools and expertise necessary to make informed financial decisions, whether in their personal lives or as future professionals in various industries. Through theoretical knowledge and practical applications, our Finance minor program prepares students to navigate the complex financial landscape, contribute effectively to organizations, and pursue careers in Finance, banking, investment analysis, or related fields. By developing critical thinking and analytical skills, this minor program provides students with a competitive edge and a valuable credential in Finance, enhancing their career prospects and enriching their overall educational experience at SF State.

Admission Requirements

Students need to have completed the equivalent of ACCT 100, ACCT 101; DS 110 or MATH 108 or MATH 110 or MATH 226; ECON 101, ECON 102, and ISYS 263 to be admitted.

Minor in Finance - 24 units

All coursework used to satisfy the requirements of the minor must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

A minimum of 6 upper-division units are required to complete the minor.

All Electives must be taken for a letter grade.

Required Courses (15 units)

Select One:3
DS 212
Business Statistics
MATH 124
Elementary Statistics
FIN 101Personal Finance3
FIN 303Accounting for Financial Analysis3
FIN 350Business Finance3
ISYS 363Information Systems for Management3

Elective Courses (9 units)

Select three courses from the following with the approval of a finance advisor:

FIN 351Financial Management3
FIN 353Financial Institutions3
FIN 355Investments3
FIN 357Financial Statement and Data Analysis3
FIN 365Real Estate Principles3
FIN 370Fundamentals of Real Estate3
FIN 371Commercial Real Estate Financial Management3
FIN 372Commercial Leasing and Development3
FIN 420Introduction to FinTech3
FIN/I R/PLSI 435Politics of Global Finance and Crisis4
FIN 460Mathematics and Programming for Financial Analytics3
FIN 465Financial Engineering3
FIN 470Fundamentals of Entrepreneurial Finance3
FIN 510Real Estate Practice and Financial Technology3
FIN 511Real Estate Finance and Technology3
FIN 520FinTech II: DeFi, Business Blockchain, and Machine Learning3
FIN 530Financial Analytics3
FIN 536International Finance3
FIN/ECON/ENVS 651Student Managed Fund in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Investments3
FIN 653Seminar in Bank Management3
FIN 655Alternative Investment3
FIN 658Financial Risk Management3
FIN 659Special Topics in Finance3
FIN 699Independent Study1-3