PSEO/Early college online classes
128 credits
128 credits
required for program
PSEO/Early college online classes
School of Business
Finance
- Bachelor of Science
- Undergraduate
Learn about economics and business principles while approaching investments from a biblical perspective, recognizing that we are stewards for God's resources. The finance program teaches you about economics, investments, risk analysis, and how to strategize to maximize wealth for individuals and for organizations. This degree prepares you for work in small or large businesses, nonprofits, financial institutions, security firms, government agencies, and more.
91%
of finance students found employment
95%
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of seniors view the faculty as available and accessible
60%
of internships result in job offers
Why study finance at Northwestern?
You have the option to add a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree to your experience at Northwestern by enrolling in the dual business administration degree plan.
We require you to participate in an internship to help translate classroom lessons into practical work experience, with more than 60% of internships resulting in job offers. Previously, Northwestern students have interned at large companies including Wells Fargo, United Airlines, and United Health Group.
Our business classes regularly visit local corporations within the Twin Cities to experience a variety of business organizations—Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurial start-ups and non-profits. Many classes utilize case studies to highlight real-world application of business principles. With campus so close to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, students can take advantage of opportunities in Minnesota’s thriving business and finance industries.
Our small classes enable faculty to personally engage with you and pass on insights to thrive within a business environment, prepare for graduate programs, and serve the Lord in any profession.
If you have strong analytical skills as well as an interest in strategy and investments, this might be the right degree for you.
What will you learn?
You will learn to solve problems, manage money, and communicate effectively.
Some classes include:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Financial Investments
- Money and Banking
- Trusts, Wills, and Estates
I value that Christ affects how the business department looks at business. The business department has a healthy view of the world's sinfulness and big view of God. That really affects how you view business and will only make that view better.
Careers in finance
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Meet your professors
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David Erickson, Ph.D.
Professor of Business
David Erickson's work experience ranges from administration to marketing. His focus through the last several...
Contact Information
School of Business
Riley Hall, R1315
3003 Snelling Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55113
651-631-5118