Minor in Finance

Overview

The Minor in Finance offers foundational and advanced knowledge for IAU students from various disciplines. The program enhances financial literacy, investment decision-making, and market analysis skills. It consists of two phases:

• Phase 1: Foundational courses in mathematics, economics, accounting, and finance (15 credits)
• Phase 2: Applied finance courses (6–7 credits)

College

College of Business Administration

Campus

Dammam

Track

Science and Management

Level

Undergraduate

Degree

Minor

Gender

Female, Male

Department                                  Finance and Banking

Eligibility

• Open to IAU students in their second year or higher (completed at least 36 credit hours).
• English as the study language or IELTS score 5.

GPA: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75/5.0 to ensure readiness for business and analytics coursework.

Core Requirements for Minor Program Continuation

• Completion of MATH114, ECON231, ECON237, FIN235 and ACCT236 or equivalent courses, each with a minimum grade of “C+”.
• Completion of FIN310: Corporate Finance (3 credits) with a minimum grade of “C”.

Application

• Submit an application through the CBA’s Academic Affairs Office, including a transcript and a statement of interest outlining career goals.

Note: The schedules above outline the courses offered in the first and second semesters of each academic year. Students are not required to complete these courses within one year and may distribute them throughout their university tenure until fulfilling the minor program requirements.

Minor in Finance Study Plan