Actuarial Science & Finance
The connections she made on campus—with faculty, coaches, and businesses—showed Megan Atkin the value of a Mercy education and set her up for success.
Why should I choose MMU?
CFA Institute affiliated program
The CFA charter credential is the most difficult to obtain in the finance field and also the most respected. This means you are getting courses that cover the essential material of the field. Through the CFA program, we're able to award up to six scholarships per year to students for the CFA exam—saving them roughly $1,000.
Our graduates are in demand by many local employers.
Our graduates go on to work in commercial banking, consulting, investment, and corporate analysis. Our alumni find jobs in regionally and nationally established and well-respected companies such as:
- AEGON
- Great America Financial Company
- Raytheon
- AXA Advisors
We also partner with organizations like Transamerica, Alliant Energy, Collins Aerospace, and others to get you in the door with internships that allow you to gain practical experience in real-world scenarios.
Choose the format that works best for you—on-campus, accelerated, or Degree in Three. Whatever you decide, our faculty and staff are here to help you succeed.
Working professionals can take classes in 5- and 10-week block classes that meet once a week. This pathway allows working adults to effectively balance work, school, and life. Better build your schedule with options like:
- 9 start dates year-round
- Evening, weekly classes
- 10% tuition discount for employees of our educational partners
"It's a direct result of my education that I'm now working as an investment analyst at Aegon Asset Management where I have to understand all of it and understand it well. MMU was the launch pad for my career."
Matt Pelzer '20
Accounting, Finance, Management
Combining traditional and accelerated courses, Matt Pelzer learned from faculty and working professionals —further enriching his MMU experience.
Tom Budde '17
Finance
With the support of his family, Tom Budde made it through the accelerated finance program and boosted his career.
Logan Langer '19
Finance & Marketing
Despite various obstacles blocking his path, Logan Langer was pursuing his favorite hobby and achieve academic excellence.
Annie Ertz '19, '22 MBA
Accounting, finance, & management
Due to hard work and some helpful community connections, Annie Ertz was able to secure a job six months before graduation.
Goar Kempf-Heitlinger '17
Finance & International Management
One connection changed Goar Kempf-Heitlinger's career as he became MMU's first international student to attain a paid internship.
Quenna Keating '19, '21 MSL
From attaining an internship, to securing a job, to graduating early, Quenna Keating has consistently used her networking skills to forge ahead of the crowd.
What are the next steps?
Mount Mercy offers competitive tuition and generous scholarships.
We also encourage all students to apply for federal, state, and other kinds of financial assistance.
Learn more about:
- Federal and state grants and loans
- MMU-offered scholarships
- Tuition reimbursement from employers
- 10% tuition discount for employees of partner organizations
- Veterans benefits such as the Yellow Ribbon program and G.I. Bill®
We make it easy by accepting applications year-round! No deadline, no fee, no pressure.
- Create your application
- Apply under standard admissions criteria or go "test optional"
- Request official transcripts from all institutions previously attended. Mail to:
* Mount Mercy University Admissions
1330 Elmhurst Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
* If you are applying for an accelerated program, please mail to "Accelerated Programs"
For more detailed instructions on how to apply, see our Admissions page.