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Financial Economics - BS

St Catherine University · Saint Paul, MN

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Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
44.0504
Total credits (published)
48
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Edition Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Financial Economics major at St. Catherine University prepares students for high-demand careers at the intersection of finance, economics, and business strategy. Blending coursework in economics, finance, and accounting, the program develops the quantitative, analytical, and decision-making skills essential for roles such as financial analyst, risk analyst, budget analyst, investment analyst, or corporate finance professional. Students explore a range of topics—personal finance, corporate finance, and public finance—to understand how financial systems operate at individual, institutional, and governmental levels. Through real-world applications and case-based learning, students strengthen their abilities in financial modeling, data interpretation, communication, and strategic thinking. Financial Economics is an ideal complement to majors in accounting, business administration, or data science, and provides strong preparation for students pursuing CPA, CFA, or actuarial certification. High-achieving seniors may apply to take up to 12 credits of graduate coursework in the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs—earning dual credit toward a future graduate degree or certificate. Outside the classroom, students gain hands-on experience through internships with organizations such as KPMG, Wells Fargo, 3M, Lucent Technologies, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Many also participate in events hosted by the Minnesota Center for Diversity in Economics or join the Economics Club, which offers networking, professional development, and student-led initiatives such as trips to the Minneapolis Fed. With strong career outcomes and salary potential, Financial Economics is a strategic choice for students who want to translate their strengths in math, business, and analysis into leadership roles in the financial sector. Graduates have gone on to successful careers at Wells Fargo, Royal Bank of Canada, Merrill Lynch, Ecolab and First Bank. Some alumnae continue on to graduate programs in economics, or business administration.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
175005
CourseShelf checklist
CK_175005_dd55b81b
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Curriculum

Choose 1 of the following · Choose one of the following: · 24 items
  1. ECON 1090
    Statistical Analysis for Decision Making —
    As published: “Statistical Analysis for Decision Making”
    4
  2. ECON 2012/CARR 2010
    Personal Financial Fitness
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  3. Choose two from:
    Not resolved to a course
    8
  4. ECON 1120
    Economics of Social Issues —
    As published: “Economics of Social Issues”
    4
  5. ECON 2610
    Principles of Microeconomics —
    As published: “Principles of Microeconomics”
    4
  6. ECON 2620
    Principles of Macroeconomics —
    As published: “Principles of Macroeconomics”
    4
  7. Choose two from:
    Not resolved to a course
    8
  8. ECON 3050
    Quantitative Impact Evaluation: Applied Research Skills —
    As published: “Quantitative Impact Evaluation: Applied Research Skills”
    4
  9. ECON 3700
    Methods and Modeling for Economics, Finance, and Analytics —
    As published: “Methods and Modeling for Economics, Finance, and Analytics”
    4
  10. ECON 4150W
    Econometrics —
    As published: “Econometrics”
    4
  11. ECON 3350
    Public Finance —
    As published: “Public Finance”
    4
  12. Choose one from:
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  13. ECON 3170
    Discrimination and Disparities: The Economics and Politics of Race and Gender —
    As published: “Discrimination and Disparities: The Economics and Politics of Race and Gender”
    4
  14. ECON 3450W
    Haves and Have Nots: Development, Poverty, and Inequality —
    As published: “Haves and Have Nots: Development, Poverty, and Inequality”
    4
  15. ECON 3480W
    International Economics: Trade and Immigration —
    As published: “International Economics: Trade and Immigration”
    4
  16. POSC 3150
    Women and Globalization —
    As published: “Women and Globalization”
    4
  17. ECON 3650
    Cost-Benefit Analysis —
    As published: “Cost-Benefit Analysis”
    4
  18. ECON 4604
    Internship —
    As published: “Internship”
    4
  19. ECON 4850W
    Theory to Action —
    As published: “Theory to Action”
    4
  20. Choose one of the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  21. BUSI 3900W
    Social Entrepreneurship —
    As published: “Social Entrepreneurship”
    4
  22. NPSO 3050
    Financial Management for Nonprofit
    As published: “Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations”
  23. ACCT 2110
    Financial Accounting —
    As published: “Financial Accounting”
    4
  24. ACCT 2130
    Managerial Accounting —
    As published: “Managerial Accounting”
    4

Four-Year Plan

0 items

    Fall Term

    2 items
    1. ECON 1090
      Statistical Analysis for Decision Making —
      As published: “Statistical Analysis for Decision Making”
      4
    2. ECON 1120
      Economics of Social Issues —
      As published: “Economics of Social Issues”
      or: ECON 2610 Principles of Microeconomics
      or: ECON 2620 Principles of Macroeconomics
      4

    Spring Term

    2 items
    1. ECON 1120
      Economics of Social Issues —
      As published: “Economics of Social Issues”
      or: ECON 2610 Principles of Microeconomics
      or: ECON 2620 Principles of Macroeconomics
      4
    2. ECON 3050
      Quantitative Impact Evaluation: Applied Research Skills —
      As published: “Quantitative Impact Evaluation: Applied Research Skills”
      or: ECON 3700 Methods and Modeling for Economics, Finance, and Analytics
      or: ECON 4150W Econometrics
      4

    Fall Term

    1 item
    1. ACCT 2110
      Financial Accounting —
      As published: “Financial Accounting”
      or: ACCT 2130 Managerial Accounting
      or: BUSI 3900W Social Entrepreneurship
      or: NPSO 3050 Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations
      4

    Spring Term

    2 items
    1. ECON 2012
      Personal Financial Fitness —
      As published: “Personal Financial Fitness”
      or: CARR 2010 Personal Financial Fitness
      4
    2. ECON 3050
      Quantitative Impact Evaluation: Applied Research Skills —
      As published: “Quantitative Impact Evaluation: Applied Research Skills”
      or: ECON 3700 Methods and Modeling for Economics, Finance, and Analytics
      or: ECON 4150W Econometrics
      4

    Fall Term

    1 item
    1. ECON 3350
      Public Finance —
      As published: “Public Finance”
      4

    Spring Term

    Choose 1 of the following · Select one of the following: · 5 items
    1. Select one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. ECON 3170
      Discrimination and Disparities: The Economics and Politics of Race and Gender —
      As published: “Discrimination and Disparities: The Economics and Politics of Race and Gender”
      4
    3. ECON 3450W
      Haves and Have Nots: Development, Poverty, and Inequality —
      As published: “Haves and Have Nots: Development, Poverty, and Inequality”
      4
    4. ECON 3480W
      International Economics: Trade and Immigration —
      As published: “International Economics: Trade and Immigration”
      4
    5. POSC 3150
      Women and Globalization —
      As published: “Women and Globalization”
      4

    Fall Term

    2 items
    1. ECON 3650
      Cost-Benefit Analysis —
      As published: “Cost-Benefit Analysis”
      4
    2. ECON 4604
      Internship —
      As published: “Internship”
      4

    Spring Term

    1 item
    1. ECON 4850W
      Theory to Action —
      As published: “Theory to Action”
      4

    Two-Year Plan

    0 items

      Fall Term

      2 items
      1. ECON 1090
        Statistical Analysis for Decision Making —
        As published: “Statistical Analysis for Decision Making”
        4
      2. ECON 1120
        Economics of Social Issues —
        As published: “Economics of Social Issues”
        or: ECON 2610 Principles of Microeconomics
        or: ECON 2620 Principles of Macroeconomics
        4

      Spring Term

      2 items
      1. ECON 1120
        Economics of Social Issues —
        As published: “Economics of Social Issues”
        or: ECON 2610 Principles of Microeconomics
        or: ECON 2620 Principles of Macroeconomics
        4
      2. ECON 3050
        Quantitative Impact Evaluation: Applied Research Skills —
        As published: “Quantitative Impact Evaluation: Applied Research Skills”
        or: ECON 3700 Methods and Modeling for Economics, Finance, and Analytics
        or: ECON 4150W Econometrics
        4

      Fall Term

      1 item
      1. ACCT 2110
        Financial Accounting —
        As published: “Financial Accounting”
        or: ACCT 2130 Managerial Accounting
        or: BUSI 3900W Social Entrepreneurship
        or: NPSO 3050 Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations
        4

      Spring Term

      2 items
      1. ECON 2012
        Personal Financial Fitness —
        As published: “Personal Financial Fitness”
        or: CARR 2010 Personal Financial Fitness
        4
      2. ECON 3050
        Quantitative Impact Evaluation: Applied Research Skills —
        As published: “Quantitative Impact Evaluation: Applied Research Skills”
        or: ECON 3700 Methods and Modeling for Economics, Finance, and Analytics
        or: ECON 4150W Econometrics
        4

      Fall Term

      1 item
      1. ECON 3350
        Public Finance —
        As published: “Public Finance”
        4

      Spring Term

      Choose 1 of the following · Select one of the following: · 5 items
      1. Select one of the following:
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      2. ECON 3170
        Discrimination and Disparities: The Economics and Politics of Race and Gender —
        As published: “Discrimination and Disparities: The Economics and Politics of Race and Gender”
        4
      3. ECON 3450W
        Haves and Have Nots: Development, Poverty, and Inequality —
        As published: “Haves and Have Nots: Development, Poverty, and Inequality”
        4
      4. ECON 3480W
        International Economics: Trade and Immigration —
        As published: “International Economics: Trade and Immigration”
        4
      5. POSC 3150
        Women and Globalization —
        As published: “Women and Globalization”
        4

      Fall Term

      2 items
      1. ECON 3650
        Cost-Benefit Analysis —
        As published: “Cost-Benefit Analysis”
        4
      2. ECON 4604
        Internship —
        As published: “Internship”
        4

      Spring Term

      1 item
      1. ECON 4850W
        Theory to Action —
        As published: “Theory to Action”
        4
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