Finance, Insurance & Real Estate (Minor)
Students pursuing a Finance Minor can develop many practical skills in the areas of real estate, investments, banking and other types of financial institutions that control the financial markets of the world.
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate (Minor)
Description
What is Finance, Insurance & Real Estate at ODU like?
Students pursuing a Finance Minor can develop many practical skills in the areas of real estate, investments, banking and other types of financial institutions that control the financial markets of the world.
Program Highlights
What makes Finance, Insurance & Real Estate at ODU unique?
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The Finance Department at Old Dominion University has earned a national reputation for its contributions to practice through teaching excellence and professional leadership
Careers
What are some careers in this field?
Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Real Estate Brokers
$75,910
MEDIAN SALARY
Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.
Financial Examiners
$91,780
MEDIAN SALARY
Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.
Financial Managers, Branch or Department
$143,530
MEDIAN SALARY
Direct and coordinate financial activities of workers in a branch, office, or department of an establishment, such as branch bank, brokerage firm, risk and insurance department, or credit department.
Personal Financial Advisors
$124,140
MEDIAN SALARY
Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives.
Courses
What are some courses offered in Finance, Insurance & Real Estate at ODU?
FIN 323:
Introductory Financial Management
This course is part of the IncludED All Access program; you should not purchase any course materials denoted by the IncludED logo as they are part of your course registration. In the event you drop this course from your schedule on or prior to the last day of DROP/ADD period, your account will be fully refunded automatically if you received a digital textbook. If you received a physical textbook you will need to return the textbook to the store and your account will be refunded at that time.
FIN 431:
Investments
This course develops the financial tools and knowledge needed to select among alternative financial assets. The emphasis is on the individual investor. Real world experience includes stock analysis, portfolio simulations and interactions with professionals in the securities industry. Prerequisites: FIN 323 with a grade of C or better and a declared major in the University or permission of the Dean's Office.
FIN 432:
Intermediate Financial Management
This course is part of the IncludED All Access program; you should not purchase any course materials denoted by the IncludED logo as they are part of your course registration. In the event you drop this course from your schedule on or prior to the last day of DROP/ADD period, your account will be fully refunded automatically if you received a digital textbook. If you received a physical textbook you will need to return the textbook to the store and your account will be refunded at that time.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Finance, Insurance & Real Estate at ODU?
Students entering the Minor program in Finance, Insurance & Real Estate should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Undergraduate Admission)
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 374
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,039
Active Duty Military Rate
Per Credit:
$ 250
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 407
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Location:
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Phone Office:
757-683-3701
Fax:
757-683-3651
Email:
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