Learn to Lead and Invest with Confidence
Take the next step in your career with a finance focused MBA degree. During the MBA with a Specialization in Finance program at Keller, you’ll have the chance to hone your practical managerial skills and learn to apply business concepts in the competitive world of finance. The online MBA Finance Specialization program offers hands-on experience in subjects such as securities analysis, mergers and acquisitions, advanced financial statement analysis and real estate finance. Together, we’ll advance your education and help prepare you to succeed in this fast-paced field.
Get to Know Our Finance MBA Program
An MBA in Finance can help prepare you to become an invaluable asset to companies of all types and sizes. By focusing on the concrete fundamentals and theoretical implications of finance, our MBA with a Specialization in Finance can help you gain an understanding of today's complex financial markets.
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Master's Advantage
If you’ve earned an undergraduate degree in business, technology or a degree with a technology specialization you may be eligible to waive up to three courses (or nine credit hours). We call this our Master’s Advantage. With these course waivers1, you can earn your graduate degree with fewer courses, allowing you to put master’s degree to work for you even sooner.
What You'll Learn
With an MBA in Finance, you'll learn about the following subjects and more:
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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, and on the interaction of participants in money and capital markets, including funds acquisition, capital management, and portfolio management. -
International Finance
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the principles of finance from an international perspective through the following: the determination of exchange rates, parity conditions in international finance, and various techniques used by multinational corporations to hedge against risk. -
Collaboration
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Problem Solving
Use business and management principles to problem-solve a variety of workplace challenges.
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Financial Statement Analysis
Use financial statement information to analyze a firm’s financial position, interpret the results, and make recommendations. -
Management Theory and Practices
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of enterprise-wide functions relevant in the global economy.
Accreditation Matters
Our MBA with a Specialization in Finance is accredited* by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org
An Education on Your Schedule
Balance work and life while preparing for your future. Keller Graduate School of Management offers the flexibility to complete your MBA on your schedule because when you succeed, we succeed. Hybrid and online program and course availability vary by location.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our MBA Finance Specialization may consider, careers such as:
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Business Manager
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Financial Analyst
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General Manager
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Investment Fundamentals and Security Analysis
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Store 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 the application requirements may vary from company to company. Learn more about Careers in Finance. Learn more about Careers in Finance
Core Degree Courses
| ACCT503 | Financial Accounting: Managerial Use and Analysis |
| ECON545 | Business Economics |
| FIN510 | Corporate Finance |
| MGMT591 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior |
| MIS5402 | Innovation Through Technology |
| MKTG525 | Strategic Marketing |
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| HRM591 | Strategic Human Resource Management |
| HRM587 | Managing Organizational Change |
| HRM595 | Negotiation Skills |
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| INTL500 | Global Perspectives for International Business |
| FIN565 | International Finance |
| HRM584 | Managing International Human Resources |
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| MGMT520 | Legal, Political and Ethical Dimensions of Business |
| MGMT550 | Managerial Communication |
Program-Specific Courses
| FIN516 | Advanced Managerial Finance |
| FIN564 | Management of Financial Institutions |
| FIN565 | International Finance |
General Courses
| ACCT5002 | Essentials in Accounting, Finance and Economics |
| MATH5342 | Applied Managerial Statistics |
| MGMT5012 | Organizational Structures and Business Processes |
Capstone
| MGMT601 | MBA Capstone |
Program Overview
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What does an MBA in Finance do?
An MBA in Finance can help you learn vital finance skills while also teaching you about the different ways they can be applied in a business setting. If you complete an MBA in Finance program, you'll most likely have a range of skills that you can leverage as you prepare to pursue a career in this field, as well as a graduate-level credential to add to your resume.
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Related Programs
Programs vary by location. For specific program details for Pennsylvania, refer to:
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Coursework - MBA in Finance for Pennsylvania residents
*Conferral 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.
1Eligibility and application of course waivers varies based on the type of course waiver credit earned, the student’s enrolled location and/or the student’s state of residence. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog.
2Students 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. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog.
All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.
3Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
