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MBA

MBA with a Specialization in Finance

Learn to Drive Financial Success and Lead with Confidence

Interested in an MBA in Finance? Our Master of Business Administration programs with a Specialization in Finance can help you build digitally focused business and leadership skills while exploring how finance organizations leverage technology to transform processes and solve challenges. You will get hands-on experience in areas like securities analysis, mergers and acquisitions, advanced financial statement analysis, and real estate finance. Elevate your education and prepare to become a future leader in this dynamic field. 

Get to Know the Finance MBA Program Pathways

Our MBA pathways with a Specialization in Finance can help you develop the concrete and theoretical implications of finance and gain an understanding of today's complex financial markets. Choose to pursue your Finance Specialization within our Standard MBA or our Leadership MBA which allows you to earn a Leadership Graduate Certificate while completing your Master’s.

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 ON YOUR SCHEDULE

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

 

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

*Accelerated schedule requires at least 9 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit. Assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks per 12-month period.

**Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in an average of 6 credit hours per semester per 12-month period. 

Knowledge & Skills

What You’ll Learn

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

  • 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 Matter

Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to giving you the education you deserve.  We're proud to be accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Higher Learning Commission - www.hlcommission.org. 

DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. The University’s Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

Our MBA program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org.1

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At-a-Glance

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.2
 

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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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 transfer credit and an accelerated pace. Or, follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 2 years 8 months.**

*Accelerated schedule to complete requires at least 9 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit. Assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks per 12-month period.
**Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in an average of 6 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.

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 format2 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 option2 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. 

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*Accelerated schedule requires at least 9 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit. Assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks per 12-month period.
**Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in an average of 6 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.
1Conferral 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.
2Program, 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.