PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Morningside’s rigorous finance program aims to equip students with the essential financial skills and knowledge required to excel in today's dynamic business environment. Our curriculum has been designed in consultation with financial industry experts, and opportunities available from your first semester allow you to gain relevant experience that will prepare you for your career.
Degrees
Finance (B.S.)
Major
Finance (Minor)
Minor
A Great Fit For
THE MORNINGSIDE DIFFERENCE
Internships
Internships put you in a professional setting where you work side-by-side with management teams. Build skills and gain an understanding of the business world.
Travel
You will have the opportunity to travel regionally, nationally, and even internationally for professional conferences, industry field trips, or May Term courses. Travel grants and special scholarship eligibility may be available.
Research & Active Learning
Conducting research alongside faculty members, gives you an advantage for graduate school or immediate entry into the agricultural industry. You may also have the opportunity to present findings at the Morningside University Palmer Research Symposium, the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), or at regional and national industry events.
FEATURED COURSES
REQUIRED
Introduction to various sources of financial risk impacting businesses and how to manage this risk. It will focus on risk management strategies such as business structure selection,
diversification, and insurance. In addition, the theories of moral hazard and adverse selection will be explored.
REQUIRED
Examination of derivatives and their use in managing risk. Students will learn how to value options using binary and Black-Scholes valuation methods. They will explore hedging and speculative strategies.
REQUIRED
An introduction to the application of investment analysis and modern portfolio theory. Students will explore asset allocation decisions, along with the risk and return dynamics of a portfolio of multiple assets.
REQUIRED
An in-depth examination of financial analysis and valuation techniques.
MEET THE FACULTY
Darrel Sandall
Dean of the School of Business
Because of our close-knit environment and small classes, students in the School of Business build strong connections with the faculty, who all have prior industry experience. As a result, the faculty are tremendously beneficial in helping students understand the career field, learn the skills they need to be successful in their careers, and are great connections for before and after graduation.
Darrel’s Profile
RELATED MAJORS & MINORS
Still looking for the right fit? Here are some additional program options that we think might interest you or are often paired with this program. You can also view the programs page to keep exploring your options.
WHY STUDY AT MORNINGSIDE?
13:1
student/faculty ratio so you’re assured a quality education focused on you
99%
employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
65+
majors & pre-professional programs available
OUTCOMES
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in business and financial operations occupations is projected to grow greater than nine percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. The globalization of business, market expansion, and the increasing complexity of financial products and services are expected to spur this demand. The BLS reports that the median annual wage for business and financial operations occupations was $86,080 in 2022, with other finance occupations such as Personal Financial Advisors, Financial and Investment Analysts, and Financial Managers being higher.
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