Introducing the New Minor in Finance at New Jersey City University (NJCU)

Published on Sep 23, 2025

The exciting new Minor in Finance at NJCU aims to equip both business majors and students from other disciplines with crucial financial skills. This dual-track academic program is designed to enhance career prospects and foster financial literacy.

Aim of the Minor in Finance Program

The program acknowledges the importance of finance in business operations and as an essential skill in all walks of life. It provides students with coursework in business finance, financial markets, and investments. The aim is to offer relevant financial education to students from diverse academic backgrounds, tailored to match their career goals.

Importance of Financial Literacy in Today’s Economy

As Dr. Zhimin Wang, Finance Department Co-Chair at NJCU, states, “Financial literacy and expertise are critically important in today’s economy, regardless of one’s career choice. Our finance minor equips students with practical skills that will be invaluable throughout their careers.”

Coursework Overview of the Finance Minor

The finance minor includes three mandatory courses required of all business majors. Four additional finance courses and one elective round off the program, totaling 15 credit hours. Coursework includes Investment Principles for Financial Planning, International Finance, Portfolio Analysis, Capital Markets & Financial Institutions, and 13 elective options.

Interdisciplinary Approach to Financial Education

Donna L. Adair, Ph.D., Interim Provost at NJCU, highlights the interdisciplinary advantage of the program: “Our Finance Minor demonstrates how we can offer practical, career-relevant education that serves students across all disciplines.”

For non-business majors, the program lays emphasis on foundational financial literacy and management skills. This approach complements primary areas of study like mathematics, computer science, or liberal arts. Additional courses include Managerial Finance, Investment Principles for Financial Planning, and Capital Markets & Financial Institutions. Furthermore, students are required to earn an additional three credits from 13 elective options.

How to Apply for the Finance Minor at NJCU

Interested students can declare the minor through their GothicNet account with guidance from their academic advisors. The program is immediately available to students.

Why Choose the Finance Minor at NJCU?

The Minor in Finance is a testament to NJCU’s commitment to providing career-relevant education. It prepares students for success in a dynamic job market by offering competitive advantages while developing skills for long-term personal and professional financial success.

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