Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance
The College of Business offers an MBA in Finance Degree. This degree prepares students, who may or may not have a background in business, for careers in financial management of businesses, health care organizations, government agencies, and non-profit enterprises. The degree will equip students with broad skills and knowledge in business, accounting, marketing, operations, management, and leadership; and allows for 5 classes in the finance area. The MBA in Finance places an emphasis on developing financial analytical skills. There are many opportunities for graduates, including financial analyst, portfolio manager, investment banker and corporate financial associate.
Program tracks include a 36 credit track for students with an undergraduate degree in business and a 48 credit track for students with undergraduate degrees other than business. With either track, no work experience is required. The program can be completed full time or part time and can be started in the Fall or Spring semester. Additionally, domestic students can begin the program in Summer Session I. A portion of the MBA program can be taken online, and classes are offered in two Summer sessions and a Winter session.
The 48-credit MBA in Finance track curriculum requires 16 three-credit courses. Within the 16 three- credit courses, students take 11 required core courses and 5 elective courses. Four of these electives must be Finance electives and an additional FIN or MBA elective for a total of five 500-level electives.
The 36 credit MBA in Finance track requires 12 three-credit courses. Within the 12 courses, students take 6 required core courses and 6 elective courses. Five of these electives must be Finance electives and an additional FIN or MBA elective for a total of six 500-level electives. *Students will not have to take the following core courses: MBA 502, 504, 505, 589, or 592.*
Students are required to maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA throughout their academic program. Students will have to obtain a GPA of 3.0 or better by the end of their degree, otherwise the degree will not be granted.
MBA Learning Goals and Objectives
Requirements for the MBA in Finance Degree - 36 Credit Track
[All courses are 3 credit courses]
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MBA in Finance Required and Elective Courses |
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I. Required Courses |
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II. Finance Electives (All students are required to take five 500-level FIN program elective courses and an additional FIN elective or MBA elective for a total of six 500-level electives)
* Elective course options subject to change |
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Please note that this information is used for advising purposes. Students are required to follow the degree requirements published in the Graduate Bulletin for the semester that they began their program. Students should consult their academic advisor if they have any questions regarding their program requirements.
Requirements for the MBA in Finance Degree - 48 Credit Track
[All courses are 3 credit courses]
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MBA in Finance Required and Elective Courses |
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I. Required Courses |
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II. Finance Electives (All students are required to take four 500-level FIN program elective courses and an additional FIN elective or MBA elective for a total of five 500-level electives)
* Elective course options subject to change |
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Please note that this information is used for advising purposes. Students are required to follow the degree requirements published in the Graduate Bulletin for the semester that they began their program. Students should consult their academic advisor if they have any questions regarding their program requirements.
