Program Highlights

This emphasis prepares students for careers in financial services, including roles such as commercial and residential real estate agents, investment brokers, wealth managers, corporate financial analysts, and financial officers or treasurers in small to medium-sized enterprises. Graduates from our department step into the business world with a strong foundation in a biblical worldview, equipped with wisdom to navigate the ethical complexities of the finance industry. Employers value our graduates for their honesty, integrity, and exceptional work ethic, all driven by a commitment to glorify Christ. Our faculty and staff fully affirm our doctrinal statement, a cornerstone of our institution that has remained virtually unchanged since its founding.

• Top local and national internships and career opportunities
• Options to study abroad in Israel, Italy, and GO! locations
• Receive mentorship and guidance from faculty advisors
• Complete a Bible minor
• Eligible for all undergraduate scholarships and aid

Emphasis Courses

Finance Emphasis Courses (57 Units):

• ACC462 Tax Accounting II
• FIN321 Real Estate Principles
• FIN332 Financial Services Management
• FIN341 Investments
• Two of the following:
  • ACC311 Intermediate Accounting I
  • ACC312 Intermediate Accounting II
  • ACC431 Cost Accounting
  • BUS483 Business Internship
  • FIN338 Introduction to Risk Management
  • FIN388 Studies in Finance
  • MGT321 Decision Science Fundamentals

Core Courses

Business Administration Core Courses (39 Units):

• ACC210 Accounting Fundamentals I
• ACC220 Accounting Fundamentals II
• ACC460 Tax Accounting
• BUS310 Statistics for Business*
• BUS320 Business Law
• BUS490 Advanced Business Seminar (Capstone)
• ECN210 Microeconomics
• FIN440 Finance
• INB311 Global Business Strategies
• MGT310 Management Theory
• MGT330 Business Communications**
• MKT350 Marketing Fundamentals
• One of the following
  • CS270A Information Systems Applications (3)
  • ACC329 Accounting IS Applications (3)

*Fulfills G.E. requirement for MA240
**Fulfills G.E. requirement for C100

Biblical Studies Minor

To also earn a minor in Biblical Studies, students must ensure to complete 24 Bible units, including the following courses:

Graduate, Hybrid & Online Programs

The B.S. in Finance is an 8-week, 100% online program format offered through TMU Online.

TMU B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies also includes a finance block. This major allows students to design their own major by specializing in three areas of their choice.

Graduate Programs in the School of Business & Communication include:

Rankings

The Master’s University is ranked and compared by numerous local and national publications and institutions. These rankings help to recognize the ongoing excellence and competitiveness of our institution.

• #1 Business Program for CPA Pass-Rate in California (NASBA)
• #1 Best Christian Liberal Arts Colleges for Business in California (Niche 2023)
• Top 1% in “Accounting” (ETS Major Field Test, 2022)
• Top 3% nationally overall in finance (NASBA)
• #2 Best Business Schools in California, Undergraduate (plexuss.com, 2023)
• #2 Best Business Management Schools in California, Undergraduate (plexuss.com, 2023)
• #11 Best Colleges for Business in California (Niche 2023)
  Top 10% Best Business Programs, Small Christian Colleges in America (Niche 2020)

Outcomes

This emphasis is designed for students preparing for financial service careers, such as commercial and residential real estate agents, investment brokers, wealth managers, corporate financial analysts, and financial officers or treasurers in small to medium-sized enterprises.

Program learning outcomes include:

1.  Demonstrate a working knowledge of key principles governing financial management in not-for-profit ministry environments.
2. Articulate a biblical philosophy of church structure.
3. Articulate a practical understanding for Christian ministry administration.
4. Demonstrate a basic working knowledge of the laws that affect personnel issues in ministry.

Alumni are sought after by many organizations and companies due to the students’ excellent reputation. We’ve highlighted some of those employers here.