Earn Your MBA Concentration
in Finance

Online-First: We built this program to ensure that its online classes are not merely attempting to recreate the in-person experience but leverage the strengths of online learning. Students are able to enjoy the flexibility of remote coursework and engage with students at other leading institutions, bolstering their professional networks for the future.

Comprehensive Financial Skill-Building: This program builds broad numeracy skills and deep financial knowledge. Through hands-on experience with spreadsheet modeling, economic forecasting, and company valuation, students develop the quantitative confidence to tackle any financial challenge. Courses like “Capital Markets and Investing” and “Financial Statement Analysis” provide the technical foundation for senior financial roles.

Future-Focused Leadership: Going beyond traditional finance, this program prepares students for the future of financial services. Students explore cutting-edge developments in blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and decentralized finance (DeFi), positioning them to drive innovation and strategic growth in their organizations. The curriculum balances timeless financial principles with emerging technologies reshaping the industry.

Business and Strategy Leaders
Why: To strengthen their leadership trajectory with deep financial expertise, recognizing finance as the most straightforward path to C-suite positions.
Example : A business unit leader who wants to advance to CFO or CEO through the financial leadership track.

Financial Services Professionals
Why: To broaden their technical expertise and gain the strategic perspective needed for senior leadership roles.
Example: A financial analyst aiming to become an Investment Director, Portfolio Manager, or Chief Financial Officer.

Investment Banking Associates
Why: To deepen their understanding of complex financial instruments and gain the strategic mindset needed for Vice President or Director roles.
Example: An associate seeking to accelerate their path to Investment Banking Director or Managing Director.

Corporate Finance Professionals
Why : To move beyond technical financial analysis into strategic leadership positions where they can drive organizational strategy.
Example : A corporate finance manager seeking to become Treasurer, CFO, or strategic financial advisor.

Industry Professionals Transitioning into Finance
Traditional Business Roles
Why: To pivot into higher-paying financial leadership roles while leveraging their industry expertise.
Example: An operations manager interested in becoming a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Director or CFO.

Consultants and Project Managers
Why: Add sophisticated financial expertise to their consulting toolkit and lead higher-value strategic initiatives.
Example: A management consultant looking to specialize in M&A, private equity, or financial strategy consulting.

Technology and Innovation Leaders
FinTech Professionals
Why: To combine technical knowledge with deep financial expertise to drive innovation in financial services.
Example: A software developer seeking to launch a FinTech startup or lead digital transformation in traditional finance.

Blockchain and DeFi Enthusiasts
Why: To gain traditional financial expertise while preparing to lead in emerging financial technologies.
Example: A cryptocurrency professional wanting to bridge traditional and decentralized finance.

Recent Graduates
Business and Economics Graduates
Why: To accelerate their career by adding advanced financial expertise to their foundational business knowledge.
Example: A recent economics graduate seeking to fast-track their path to financial leadership roles.

If a student doesn’t want to work directly in finance, highlight how the skills gained from this program are transferable to many other fields. Virtually any business, large or small, even nonprofit organizations, needs people with financial knowledge and capabilities. There is always a need to report financial results to both management and outside constituents, and even more important is the need to do financial analysis to assess the organization’s health and evaluate projects and strategies. Finance is vital to any organization—you are dead in the water without it!

More specifically, finance knowledge is valuable in business consulting, corporate strategy, entrepreneurship, and operations management roles. Emphasize the analytical, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills integral to finance and can be applied to various industries. Additionally, government, non-profits, and. education careers can benefit from a strong understanding of financial principles. Encourage students to consider roles where financial acumen is critical to broader business responsibilities.

• Professional resume and personal statement
• Official Transcripts (Proof of BA)
• Two academic or professional letters of recommendation
• A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better
• Applicant must have a 4-year degree from an accredited
  university OR a 3-year degree from an accredited university with WES evaluation showing equivalency to a 4-year degree.
• Once admitted, meet with the Program Director
• Students must have taken the following undergraduate courses to be eligible for admission:
  – Financial or Managerial Accounting (3 units) or equiv
  – Microeconomics (3 units) or equiv
  – Macroeconomics (3 units) or equiv
  – Business Statistics (3 units) or equiv
  – Math for Business or Calculus I (3 units) or equiv