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MBA

MBA with a Specialization in Finance

Learn to Lead and Invest with an MBA Finance Specialization

Interested in an MBA in Finance? Our MBA with a Specialization in Finance program helps you acquire your digitally focused business and leadership skills and learn how finance organizations use technology to reinvent business processes and solve challenges. Our online MBA Finance Specialization offers real world experience in subjects such as securities analysis, mergers and acquisitions, advanced financial statement analysis and real estate finance. Advance your education and prepare to become a future leader in this fast-paced field.

Get to Know Our Finance MBA Program

An MBA with a specialization in Finance can help you develop the concrete fundamentals and theoretical implications of finance, and gain an understanding of today's complex financial markets.

Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Accelerated Schedule*
1 year
4 months
Average 10 credits per semester
OR
Normal
Schedule
2 years
8 months
Average 6 credits per semester

ACCELERATE AT YOUR PACE

Choose the schedule that best fits your goals and commitments. *With at least 9 credit hours of qualifying Prior Learning Credit and an accelerated pace, you can earn your Master’s Degree with a Specialization in Finance in as little as 1 year and 4 months.1

 

Or, follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 2 years 8 months.2

1Accelerated time to complete requires at least 9 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit. Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 4 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks.
2Assumes continuous year-round enrollment for 8 semesters and an average of 6 credit hours per semester and that students remain on a normal schedule throughout their program.

Knowledge & Skills

What You'll Learn

In our MBA Finance Specialization, you'll learn about the following subjects and more:

  • Management Theory and Practices
    Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of enterprise-wide functions relevant in the global economy.
  • Collaboration
    Work collaboratively in a team environment. Coordinate and share information to achieve a common goal.
  • Problem-Solving
    Use business and management principles to problem-solve a variety of workplace challenges.
  • Technology
    Apply analytical tools and technology applications to develop analyses and solutions to address the needs of an organization and its stakeholders.
  • Banks and Financial Institutions
    Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of commercial banks and other financial institutions, as well as the interaction of participants in money and capital markets, including funds acquisition, capital management, and portfolio management.
  • Financial Statement Analysis
    Use financial statement information to analyze a firm’s financial position, interpret the results and make recommendations.
  • International Finance
    Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the principles of finance from an international perspective through the determination of exchange rates, parity conditions in international finance and various techniques used by multinational corporations to hedge against risk.

Accreditation and Recognition Matters

Our MBA program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org.3

 

An Education on Your Schedule

Balance work and life while preparing for your future. We offer the flexibility you need to complete your MBA Finance Specialization online or in a hybrid format.4

Career

Career Opportunities

Graduates of our MBA with a Specialization in Finance may consider careers such as:
  • Business Manager

  • Cost Estimator

  • Financial Analyst

  • Investment Analyst

  • Investment Fund Manager

Keep in mind that these potential career paths may not be available with every employer. Job titles in this field are not standardized, and application requirements, including education, work experience and other qualifications, may vary from company to company. 

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Careers in Finance
Program Courses

MBA in Finance

Program Core
ACCT5005
Essentials in Accounting, Finance and Economics
ACCT503
Financial Accounting: Managerial Use and Analysis
ECON545
Business Economics
FIN510
Corporate Finance
MATH5345
 Applied Managerial Statistics
Strategic Business
MIS5405
Innovation through Technology
MKTG525
Strategic Marketing

One Human Resource Course Selection:

HRM587
Managing Organizational Change
HRM591
Strategic Human Resource Management
HRM59
Negotiation Skills

One International Course Selection:

FIN565
International Finance
HRM584
Managing International Human Resources
INTL500
Global Perspectives for International Business
Leadership and Technology
MGMT5015
Organizational Structures and Business Processes

One Leadership Course Selection:

LEAD510
Digital Leadership
MGMT591
Leadership and Organizational Behavior

One Elective Course Selection:

BIAM500
Application of Business Analytics I
HRM595
Negotiation Skills
MGMT520
Legal, Political and Ethical Dimensions of Business
MGMT550
Managerial Communication
MIS525
Essentials of Information Systems and Programming
NETW583
Strategic Management of Technology
PROJ586
Project Management Systems
Finance Concentration
FIN516
Advanced Managerial Finance

Students may select six credit hours from remaining FIN courses

Capstone
MGMT601
MBA Capstone

5Students who hold an undergraduate business degree, a technology degree or a degree with a technology specialization may be eligible to waive up to three courses (nine credit hours). Students with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines may also be eligible to waive select courses upon review of their undergraduate transcript. Course waiver availability varies by location. See Course Waivers for details.

FAQs: MBA Finance Specialization

What is an MBA in Finance?

An MBA with a Specialization in Finance combines the business administration and financial management disciplines of a Master of Business Administration degree with hands-on coursework in mergers and acquisitions, securities analysis, advanced financial statement analysis and other finance-related subjects. By focusing on the essentials of finance, this program can help you gain a keen understanding of today’s dynamic financial markets. 

What can you do with an MBA in Finance?

While earning an MBA with a Specialization in Finance, you can learn vital finance skills and explore the various ways they can be applied in business settings. As you complete your MBA Finance Specialization, you'll be exposed to finance-related business management skills that you can leverage as you prepare to pursue roles in the areas of asset management, risk management, operations management or investment management. You may be prepared to pursue career opportunities that enable you to help individuals or organizations develop investment strategies, working in financial services, venture capital or investment banking and applying the theories of macroeconomics and microeconomics to real-world challenges.

How long does it take to earn an MBA in Finance?

Typically, an MBA takes around 2 years to complete. At DeVry, you can earn your MBA with a Specialization in Finance in as little as 1 year and 4 months with at least 9 credit hours of qualifying Prior Learning Credit and an accelerated pace.1 Or, follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 2 years 8 months.2

1Accelerated time to complete requires at least 9 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit. Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 4 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks.
2Assumes continuous year-round enrollment for 8 semesters and an average of 6 credit hours per semester and that students remain on a normal schedule throughout their program.

Is an MBA in Finance worth it?

We think an MBA with a Specialization in Finance can absolutely be worth it! If you're interested in gaining both business administration and finance skills through a single degree program, an MBA provides a well-rounded education to help you develop both hard and soft skills. Earning your MBA Finance Specialization online or in a hybrid format4 may also help you to meet the qualifications for a wider range of job opportunities. 

MBA in Finance vs. Master's in Finance

An MBA with a Finance Specialization and a Master's in Finance are both graduate-level degrees with a finance focus. The primary difference is found in the coursework. An MBA with a Specialization in Finance is a business degree first, meaning that you'll take a variety of core business classes in addition to the finance classes that are part of the specialization. A Master's in Finance focuses more exclusively on finance courses, honing your knowledge in that particular subject area. 

What are admissions requirements for an MBA with a Finance Specialization?

To qualify for admission to our Keller Graduate School of Management, you must hold a bachelor’s degree from a University-recognized institution or equivalent, and meet other requirements such achieving a minimum undergraduate GPA. To learn more, view our Graduate Admissions Requirements

Can you earn an MBA Specialization in Finance online?

You can earn our MBA with a Specialization in Finance online or as a hybrid option4 that combines online learning with an on-campus experience. Either way, you’ll receive the same support and student resources to help you get on the path toward your future. 

Academic Catalog
2023 - 2024 Academic Catalog
Course Waivers at Keller
Program Guides
Program overview

1Accelerated time to complete requires at least 9 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit. Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 4 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks.
2Assumes continuous year-round enrollment for 8 semesters and an average of 6 credit hours per semester and that students remain on a normal schedule throughout their program.
3Conferral and Assessment Data - Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.
4Program, course, and extended classroom availability vary by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.
5At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.
5Students who hold an undergraduate business degree, a technology degree or a degree with a technology specialization may be eligible to waive up to three courses (nine credit hours). Students with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines may also be eligible to waive select courses upon review of their undergraduate transcript. Course waiver availability varies by location. See Course Waivers for details.