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Finance Major

Build a rewarding career in finance and prepare for the CFP(R) exam.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance

With a degree in Finance, you can find your fit in a multitude of areas. In the business world, you could be researching project feasibility for a board of directors, setting pricing standards for company products, or advising families on how best to save for retirement. In the government world, you could be preparing studies and analyzing data on economic conditions to present to officials at every level.

As a Finance major at MVNU, you’ll have access to institutional connections with business leaders in the Columbus area, throughout central Ohio, and beyond. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in Enactus, an award-winning entrepreneurial campus organization that enables students to network and begin their professional journey long before graduation.

Finance Curriculum

See what it takes to bring ethics-based decisions that impact the bottom line. Explore courses designed to help you make a real difference.

Faith & learning at MVNU

At MVNU, our Christian faith is at the core of everything we do. Whether it’s opening class with prayer, diving into Scripture, or examining real-world moral and ethical challenges, we’re committed to shaping students who live out their faith with purpose. Here, you won’t just learn — you’ll be transformed.

Travel

MVNU Financial Planning students have the opportunity to attend the Redeeming Money Annual Conference in Orlando, where they hear world-renowned speakers and network with over 2,000 Christian Financial Planners.

Students are given opportunities to study in Central America, Europe, and Asia. For other service learning and academic travel possibilities, visit mvnu.edu/travel.

Students minoring in International Business are able to spend a semester in Africa.

Finance Scholarships

Need a little help with finances? We’ve got you covered. Explore scholarships, grants, and other resources to help you pay for your education.

MVNU has many endowed scholarships available for students of a wide variety of backgrounds and majors.

Finance Careers

Year after year, MVNU Finance majors are being offered full-time employment opportunities prior to the start of their senior year. Some even began working in their new positions remotely while finishing up their classes.

Finance

Build a career as a financial planner or corporate financial manager

Business Intelligence

Serve as an analyst to keep financial data intact and balanced.

Consulting

Serve clients on our own terms as an independent financial consultant.

Management

Lead teams of financial managers and train them according to standard.

Banking

Try your hand as an investment banker to help individuals and organizations thrive.

Insurance

Pair your financial prowess with insurance products for residual income.

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Jetter Hall

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All of your business classes will be held in Jetter Hall, the home of the the Jetter School of Professional Studies' Business Department.

management MVNU Mount Vernon Nazarene University round room

The round classroom in the center of Jetter Hall is an ideal setting for large classes or visits from alumni and renowned speakers.

Jetter Hall also features classrooms where students actively engage with professors. Our up-to-date computer lab provides the newest, most relevant suite of software for hands-on learning experiences.

Students have the opportunity to participate in Enactus, an award-winning entrepreneurial campus organization that enables students to network and begin their professional journey long before graduation.

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