MBA in Finance Program Highlights
Go further in your career with a finance MBA.
Organizations across all sectors—whether small businesses, large corporations, nonprofits, or government entities—rely on effective financial management to thrive. The demand for skilled finance professionals, including senior finance managers and analysts, has been steadily increasing for years.
As a student pursuing your MBA in finance, you’ll be guided by industry professionals who will introduce you to the latest developments, concepts, and methodologies shaping the finance landscape. Our finance courses are designed to hone your analytical and problem-solving abilities, equipping you with the skills needed to tackle complex challenges in the workplace.
- Through a combination of case study analysis, online labs, and other skill-building activities, you’ll work to build a strong understanding of key finance principles and how they can be applied in the real world.
- The master’s degree in finance is designed for busy professionals seeking to advance their careers without disrupting their current commitments. With flexible scheduling options, you can pursue your education while continuing to work full-time. The MBA finance program is also a good choice for recent college graduates seeking to advance their careers.
- You can complete your master’s degree in finance from anywhere with our fully asynchronous online format.
- The MBA in finance at Baker College is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
- Want to complete your master in finance online as soon as possible? The MBA in finance program is eligible for our Accelerated Path option, which allows you to earn your master’s degree in 1 year or less.
Why Earn a Finance MBA?
The master's degree in finance provides the opportunity for in-depth study of the most modern financial concepts, theories, analytical methods and problem-solving techniques—emphasizing the practical uses of these financial management principles in businesses, nonprofit organizations and government. Students will participate in presentations and activities highlighting practical business applications, current event applications, problem-solving, analyses of case studies, and other financial applications. Earning your MBA is a natural step after earning your bachelor's in finance degree.
MBA Finance Curriculum
The Baker College finance MBA is a 1- or 2-year, IACBE-accredited program consisting of 30 credit hours. Our curriculum includes 15 hours of business requirements and 15 hours of elective courses, including the financial environment, international business finance, investment analysis and portfolio management, and more.
Sample Courses
The Financial Environment
International Business Finance
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
Finance Major Outcomes & Performance
Our quality-focused, market-driven and rigorous master in finance online curricula will establish and enhance core business knowledge and the ability to anticipate and react to societal changes, as well as provide students with technological proficiency, the ability to make ethical decisions and the communication skills that embody the professional acumen graduates need to make positive contributions to their chosen fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
An MBA in Finance offers a strong return on investment by equipping you with in-demand skills that can lead to higher-paying and more strategic roles. Whether you’re aiming for leadership in corporate finance, banking, or investment management, a master in finance gives you a competitive edge.
Our fully online finance MBA is designed to fit your schedule and maximize flexibility, so you can keep working while advancing your education. It's a smart move for professionals who want to grow their careers without putting them on pause. Learn more about the ROI of earning an MBA in Finance online.A master's program in finance equips you with both financial expertise and business insight, positioning you as a strategic thinker ready to lead in roles that involve everything from managing budgets to advising on investments—across a wide range of industries.
Graduates of our master in finance are prepared for a wide range of roles in corporate finance, investment banking, financial planning, and risk management. Common job titles include financial analyst, finance manager, controller, and CFO. Learn more about popular career paths after earning a finance MBA.Yes—Out MBA in Finance online blends technical financial training with leadership development.
The finance curriculum is designed to help you grow from an individual contributor to a confident leader who can influence high-level business decisions. MBA finance courses emphasize strategic thinking, ethical decision-making, and effective communication—skills essential for managing teams and guiding financial strategy. Learn more about how the MBA in finance can help open doors to leadership roles.
Accreditation
External peer review is the primary means of assuring and improving the quality of higher education institutions and programs in the United States. This recognition is accomplished through program accreditation, approval or certification.
The College of Business at Baker College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page. 
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Core courses for this degree program are not offered on campus.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available on campus each semester.
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Courses for this degree program are available through Baker Online.
100% online, this format offers flexible scheduling with 8-week semesters
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Core courses for this degree program are not offered through Online Live.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available through Online Live each semester.
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