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Launch your career with a finance major at Midway University.

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Hours
120 Credit Hours
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Format
Campus
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The finance degree will prepare students to enter into careers in commercial banking, financial services, investment banking, or student graduate finance. A minor in finance may also prepare students to handle financial matters in other careers, such as managing marketing budgets or calculating return on investments (ROI). Course topics include managerial accounting, managerial finance, corporate finance, investments, corporate valuation, and financial modeling.


Program Learning Outcomes

  • Describe, explain, and apply fundamental financial concepts;
  • Select and use appropriate resources to acquire, analyze, and synthesize financial data for operational and investment decision-making; 
  • Apply quantitative skills to analyze and solve business problems and identify investment opportunities;
  • Communicate clearly and concisely verbally and/or in writing. 

Students can complete the finance degree on campus or 100% online.

Program Focus

Consider adding a Finance minor to your degree path to increase you marketability and business skills in this important area.


Finance Students Compete in Global Competition

Each year, Midway University finance students compete in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Research Challenge. 

The global Challenge (1,000+ Universities) starts with a regional competition. The regional competition centers around researching a stock and writing a research report with a stock recommendation to either buy, sell or hold. The competition also requires the Team to do a group presentation. 

Learn more about Midway's competition teams at the CFA Institute Research Challenger on our Academic Competitions page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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We offer a simple online application process. Create your account, submit all materials and track your application status conveniently online. Admissions Counselors are available to assist you with the application process and answer any questions you may have about Midway University and our programs. Give them a call at 1.800.952.4122 or email admissions@midway.edu.

Students are eligible as “full-time and “part-time” students for Federal loans and may be eligible for Federal and/or State grants. (A full-time student is a student taking 12 credit hours or more per term; a part-time student is a student taking 6-12 credit hours.)

Visit Financial Aid page for more details.

An admission decision can only be made with official documents. Transcripts are considered official when they are either mailed directly to Midway University from the issuing institution in a sealed envelope or sent electronically by a secured third party such at National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment.

Midway University works hard to provide quality degree programs at an affordable price for our students. Students can view our Tuition and Fees Schedule online.

Make sure you get the whole picture before making your decision. First, complete your FAFSA so you can see what financial aid you are eligible to receive and complete your application. Once you are admitted to Midway University, you can meet with our Financial Aid Office to discuss all the eligible aid (federal, state and institutional) that you have access to and apply for scholarships. This is the only way to figure out the true cost and if you will have any out-of-pocket expenses to cover.

Midway University accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions that are 100-level or higher with a grade of “C” or better. At the time of admission, our Admissions Counselors will provide an unofficial evaluation of your transfer credit. An official evaluation will be completed by the Registrar’s Office after acceptance.

Depending on your student type, there are different steps needed to get you ready to begin classes. Visit our Next Steps page to find your path, or contact admissions at admissions@midway.edu.

Traditional students may declare a major that is only offered online following the guidelines of the online major policy in the academic catalog.

Career Outlook

A finance degree can help students enter the lucrative field of finance. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs as financial analysts are expected to grow 6% between 2020 and 2030. The median annual wage was $81,410 in May 2021. 

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Small Classes

Our average class size is 16 students allowing more interaction with faculty.

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Affordable

Annually 99% of our traditional undergraduates receive institutional aid.

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Personalized Attention

Our student to faculty ratio is 15 students to 1 faculty member.

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Our Admissions Team would love to help you get started on your journey to become a MidwayU Eagle. Visit campus, request info, or apply today.
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