The College of Business and the Department of Finance will be offering a finance minor for the first time in Fall 2014.

The minor is available to both business and non-business students, but not BSBA students who specialize in finance.

It is designed for students who want to understand finances and investment management better.

Jeanne Berry, from the Department of Finance, said the minor can help students in multiple areas.

“It will acquaint you with techniques for personal finances as well as finances in the workplace,” Berry said.

For business students, the minor requires 24 credit hours and non-business majors have to take 21 credit hours.

Classes for the finance minor include studies in economics and accounting. Many topics in finance are also covered in the minor.

According to the flyer for the finance minor, some of these classes are Corporate Finance, International Financial Management, Personal Financial Planning, Retirement and Employee Benefits Planning and Investment Analysis.

Berry said they have already had students declare a minor in finance.

“It’s going to be pretty popular, I think,” Berry said.

For more information on the finance minor contact the Department of Finance at 419-372-2520 or visit their website at www.bgsu.edu/business/finance.html.