The MBA degree with a concentration in finance provides you with a breadth of knowledge in various business disciplines while developing a critical understanding of domestic and international financial management. This understanding will help you lead an organization that increases its value to employees and shareholders. Graduates from the program have a well-rounded business education, are equipped with the management tools needed to compete in a global market and have an increased understanding of the importance of time management and efficiency. The curriculum emphasizes skills and values essential to successful leadership: ethics, communication, team-work, global perspectives, use of technology, problem recognition and problem solving. Click here for a printable MBA FINA information sheet.
Career Possibilities with an MBA in Finance
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | Market Research Analyst |
| Business Development Director | Marketing Manager |
| Chief Executive Officer Consultant General Manager Human Resources Manager International Commodity Trader Licensing Director Management Analyst Market Analyst or Risk Manager |
Operations Research Analyst Public Policy Advisor Purchasing Manager R&D Manager Regional Planner Technology Entrepreneur Urban Planner Venture Capitalist |
Professional Organizations
The department recommends that you consider professional certification in addition to your MBA. Certification recommendations depend upon your area of interest. Select from the Certificate Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Financial Manager (CFM), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Certified Treasury Professional (CTP).
Course Requirements
**All MBA programs consist of 36 hours of graduate-level coursework offered via face-to-face and online formats. 18 hours of background coursework (if applicable) may be required beyond the 36 hour master's program.
Background Courses* (18 hours)
*Note: Background course may be required if your undergraduate degree did not prepare you for current master level courses. Background courses are assessed on an as needed basis after evaluation of undergraduate transcripts.
| ACCT 5020 (3 hrs) |
Accumulation and Analysis of Accounting Data |
| BCIS 5090 (1.5 hrs) |
Intro. to Business Computer Info. Systems |
| BLAW 5050 (1.5 hrs) |
Legal, Reg., and Ethical Env. Of Business |
| DSCI 5010 (1.5 hrs) |
Statistical Analysis |
| ECON 5000 (3 hrs) |
Economic Concepts |
| FINA 5040 (1.5 hrs) |
Intro. to Finance and Financial Mathematics |
| MATH 1190 (3 hrs) |
Business Calculus |
| MGMT 5070 (1.5 hrs) |
Management Issues |
| MKTG 5000 (1.5 hrs) |
Marketing Concepts |
Core Courses (18 Hours)
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ACCT 5130 |
Accounting for Management |
| DSCI 5180 |
Introduction to Decision Making |
| FINA 5170 |
Financial Management |
| MKTG 5150 |
Marketing Management |
| MGMT 5140 |
Organizational Behavior & Analysis |
| BUSI 5190 |
Administrative Strategy (last semester) |
Concentration Courses (15 hours)
Required Courses (12 hours)
| FINA 5210 |
Investment Analysis and Management |
| FINA 5310 |
Advanced Topics in Financial Management |
| FINA 5400 |
Financial Markets and Institutions |
| FINA 5500 |
International Financial Management |
Supporting Courses (3 hours)
*Select one of the following
| FINA 5220 | Theory and Application of Financial Derivatives | Prerequisite: FINA 5210 |
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| FINA 5230 | Portfolio Mgmt. & Security Analysis in Investments | Prerequisite: FINA 5210 |
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| FINA 5410 | Advanced Management of Financial Institutions | Prerequisite: FINA 5400 |
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| FINA 5510 | Theory of Finance |
Elective (3 hours)
One 3 credit hour 5XXX course selective in consultation with the departmental advisor and must be outside of the Finance Discipline.
