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.
All Financial Planning students complete full-time, paid internships in the financial services industry. Moreover, we have employers calling us all year long asking for interns to work for them. Many students are able to gain experience that counts toward CFP certification while in school.
MVNU's Financial Planning program is registered with the Certified Financial Planner(TM) Board. This certification is encouraged for those in the profession of giving financial advice, and is recognized as the highest standard of excellence in the personal financial planning field.
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). View student performance data here.
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
As an intentionally Christian University, we integrate our faith into everything we do at MVNU. From prayer before class to exploring real-world moral and ethical dilemmas, we’ll teach you what it means to shine forth.
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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.
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 b to help individuals and organizations thrive.
Insurance
Pair your financial prowess with insurance products for residual income.
Meet the Faculty
Learn from faculty members who know how to balance theory and practical application for a relevant, empowering, Christ-centered learning experience.
Professor Tim Chesnut
Associate Professor of Finance
Dr. Jim Dalton
Professor of Accounting
Dr. Kevin Hughes
Professor of Management
Professor Judy Madtes
Assistant Professor of Business
Dr. Kelly Rush
Professor of Finance, Department Chair and Financial Planning Program Coordinator
Dr. Mark Shoaf
Professor of Management
Dr. Melanie Timmerman
Professor of Business and Dean of the Jetter School of Professional Studies
Professor Justin Brown
Assistant Professor of Sports Management
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