Financial Awareness Undergraduate Certificate

Outside view of the financial investment room in Glass Hall.

Grow your financial knowledge

Have insight into life's key financial decisions.

Buying a home or property. Planning a budget and paying bills. Choosing an insurance plan.

Built for non-finance majors, this certificate helps you make better financial choices.

Choose your certificate

Contact the Business Advisement Center to declare a certificate in financial awareness.

Financial Awareness

This certificate is designed to provide non-Finance majors exposure to information and skills that are useful in making individual financial decisions. Specifically, the certificate provides insight into four subjects a person will likely encounter in their lifetime: real estate, financial planning, the legal environment, and insurance.

Program requirements (12 hours)

  1. FIN 266(3), FIN 381(3), LAW 231(3), RMI 211(3).
  2. All candidates must satisfy the General University Certificate Requirements.

Program restriction

This certificate is only available to students who are not majoring in Finance.

Completion requirement

Attain a grade of C or better in all courses used to fulfill the certificate requirements.


Inspiring Academics

Knowledge based on experience — Missouri State's approach to learning sets you up for success with insight from expert faculty, personalized advising and a diverse range of courses.


Unbeatable Value

A smart investment in your future — Missouri State delivers enriching opportunities along with affordable costs and extensive financial aid options.