Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Investments Minor
Minor offered in On-campus format.
*On-campus format may require some online classes for degree completion.
You can find out what it takes to succeed in finance by adding a minor in investments to your degree from Lindenwood University. A minor in investments requires 24 credit hours to be completed. You’ll study finance, microeconomics, econometrics, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Adding an investments minor strengthens your financial literacy and analytical skills, making it a valuable complement to business, economics, marketing, or even STEM majors. It prepares you for careers in portfolio management, financial advising, or corporate finance, and boosts your qualifications for roles requiring budgeting, risk assessment, or strategic planning.
Yes. This minor is an excellent option for students in non-finance majors who want to better understand how financial markets work. The 24-credit-hour program includes coursework in finance, microeconomics, and econometrics, helping students gain practical insights into investment decision-making — an asset in nearly any field.
While both cover financial principles, the investments minor is more specialized and focuses heavily on areas like investment strategy, financial economics, and market behavior. It’s ideal for students looking to build targeted expertise in investing, capital markets, or asset management.