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Finance

14:1
RATIO
Of students to faculty
CFA
Institute
Affiliated program
96%
EMPLOYMENT RATE
of surveyed alumni within 9 months of graduation
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Guide people and businesses on the path to financial success

Develop in-demand expertise in a critical business function

Maximize actionable business strategy from balance sheets, business projections, and financial portfolios with your fine-tuned financial analysis skills. Money is the backbone of all business, but it takes an ambitious and focused mind to translate data into profit.

Develop leadership skills alongside practical skills around banking, portfolio management, financial analysis, statistics, and more in our finance program. Specifically designed to streamline your understanding of the financial world to fast-track your entrance into high-demand financial career fields, you will gain practical hands-on experience as you explore the world of financial services.

Degree in Three

Earn your bachelor’s in 3 years! You’ll save time and money while getting a jump start on your career.

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Why should I choose MMU?

Practical skills from industry leaders

Start with basic budgeting and build your understanding of advanced financial management concepts.

You'll learn analytical skills from faculty with real world financial experience, including interpreting statistics, accurate reporting, developing effective projections, and translating these skills into actionable business strategy.

Both traditional students and working professionals can develop confidence and leadership skills that are essential for the always-changing worlds of commercial lending, corporate finance, securities analysis, financial planning, and more.

CFA Institute affiliated program

Our finance program is recognized by the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliate Program as our curriculum assists students in preparing for CFA(R) exams. This industry standard of excellence gives Mount Mercy finance students a competitive edge upon graduation.

The CFA charter credential is the most difficult to obtain in the finance field and also the most respected. Through the CFA program, we're able to award up to six scholarships per year to students for the CFA exam—saving you roughly $1,000.

Traditional curriculum  

Find your path to success in the financial field.

Businesses of all sizes have financial management needs that you will be able to fill as a Mount Mercy University graduate. The leadership and communication skills you will gain through the program will lead you to success in any industry in companies both local and global.

We 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.

The finance program also offers a minor which is a great companion to other business majors. For some students, continuing on for a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) at Mount Mercy is their next step—or one of our three other graduate Business & Leadership programs.

Tom Budde '17

"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."

Megan Atkin '19

Megan Atkin '19

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.

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Matt Pelzer '20

Matt Pelzer '20

Accounting, Finance, Management

Combining traditional and accelerated courses, Matt Pelzer learned from faculty and working professionals —further enriching his MMU experience.

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Tom Budde '17

Tom Budde '17

Finance

With the support of his family, the investment of Mount Mercy faculty members, and flexible class options, Tom Budde made it through the accelerated finance program and boosted his career.

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Logan Langer '19

Logan Langer '19

Finance & Marketing

Despite various obstacles blocking his path, Logan Langer was pursuing his favorite hobby and achieve academic excellence.

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Annie Ertz '19, '22 MBA

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.

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Goar Kempf-Heitlinger '17

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.

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Quenna Keating '19, '21 MSL

Quenna Keating '19, '21 MSL

Leadership

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.

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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.

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We make it easy by accepting applications year-round! No deadline, no fee, no pressure.

  1. Create your application
  2. Apply under standard admissions criteria or go "test optional"
  3. 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.

You can transfer up to 75 credits from an Iowa community college or up to 93 credits from a regionally accredited 4-year university

Veterans may also earn credit for military training via the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES).

Careers in finance

High-demand positions across all sectors

Mount Mercy finance graduates benefit from a well-established relationship with the local business community, who are always in search of qualified graduates. 

Our graduates have found jobs locally and nationally at companies like AEGON, Great America Financial Company, Raytheon, AXA Advisors, and more.

You will find Mount Mercy finance graduates working in positions like: 

  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial Advisor
  • Investment Banker
  • Loan Officer
  • Financial Planner
  • Investment Analyst
  • Bank Manager
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