An understanding of finance is essential to any successful business career.At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business-Woodbury (GU/MSB), we have been business career training since the 1880s, and finance has always been a key element of that education. Today we offer students in our Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree program the opportunity to choose a Finance emphasis and complete a concentration of coursework in this key area.
The Business Management: Finance program prepares students for a variety of positions where an understanding of finance is critical. To learn more about our Bachelor's in Business Management: Finance degree program, call a Woodbury representative at 651-730-5100 or send an e-mail.
A strong part of our Business Management bachelor’s degree
Finance is one of several emphases available within the Bachelor of Business Management degree program, and is one of the more popular choices of students at our Woodbury campus. The demand for financial analysts and the fundamental nature of the coursework make this an excellent choice for a person seeking an executive or upper management career.
The finance emphasis
Included in the course of study for this program are two years of basic business courses. Many students fulfill this requirement by completing the associate’s degree in Management Accounting or the associate’s degree in Business Administration. We will also evaluate requests to apply other education, training and work experience to the requirements for the Business Management: Finance Emphasis. We are here to help you complete your college education efficiently.
In the 3rd and 4th year, students study topics focused on finance, including the following:
- Managerial economics
- Strategic investment
- Portfolio management
- Corporate finance
- Payroll accounting
- Investments
- Derivatives
- Statistics
- Comparative economic systems
Preparing our graduates for rewarding careers
Our students are prepared for interesting entry-level jobs as:
- Financial analysts
- Financial managers
- Financial advisors
They learn to organize and present data that supports proposals and recommendations and are positioned for advancement in fields such as investment banking, financial consulting and investment advising. A Business Management degree with a finance emphasis can open the door to an interesting and rewarding career.
An online college degree
All requirements for the Bachelor's in Business Management, including finance courses, can be completed online, through GU/MSB, making it possible to obtain a college degree even if you have a job, a family or other responsibilities. In addition, you have the option of taking some classes online and other at our Woodbury campus. At GU/MSB-Woodbury, we are dedicated to working with you to develop a degree program that meets your needs.
To learn more about the Finance emphasis and our Business Management degree program, call us at 651-730-5100 or send an e-mail. Our representative will help you evaluate our program in light of your career goals.

Business
Globe University/ Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB) in Woodbury is one of 13 locations that are also part of the Globe Education Network. Other members include Utah Career College , Institute of Production and Recording (Edina, MN), Minnesota School of Cosmetology, and the Duluth Business University. Globe Education Network provides academic and operational support and manages shared resources that benefit students. Through approved consortium agreements, students are able to earn credit for coursework from member schools.