M.B.A.: Finance

Finance MBA Degree Emphasis Program Overview

An MBA in finance explores advanced coursework in financial strategies, investments and corporate efficiency. You will broaden your knowledge of portfolio management and macro business strategies, including mergers, acquisitions and partnerships. Working professionals in the financial industry can prepare for management careers with an online MBA in finance emphasis. GCU offers the Master of Business Administration in finance program through the Colangelo College of Business.

Why is an MBA finance degree emphasis from GCU right for you?

    Online classes
    
        You take all your finance MBA classes online so you can do your work at your convenience.
    
    Transfer your credits
    
        GCU’s transfer credit policy means you can transfer additional credits based on your previous business degree background.

Choose GCU for Your MBA in Finance Degree Emphasis

This online MBA in finance degree emphasizes ethical decision-making for future business leaders. The Christian community at GCU supports professionals as they explore ethical practice strategies that promote integrity. In addition, candidates consider the role of an organization in supporting the greater social good. They also learn to design and promote ethical standards within companies.

The Colangelo College of Business believes in these three aspects of how business affects the greater good:

    Business as a force for good
    
        Humanity is bettered when there is a focus on conscious capitalism in your business.
    
    Free markets and purpose for prosperity
    
        Long-term success means putting a focus on your stakeholders.
        
    Business as ministry
    
        Your team will prosper when you love, care and support them as you guide them with a Christian perspective.

Develop Valuable Business Skills During a Finance MBA Emphasis

Best practices in financial business decisions are at the heart of this MBA in finance degree program. Explore financial forecasting, capital budgeting and the management of working capital. You’ll also learn advanced strategies in portfolio management, including the application of stocks, bonds and derivatives.

While you earn your online MBA in finance, you will develop these crucial skills:

    Ethical leadership
    
    Critical analysis
    
    Effective communication
    
    Innovation in thought processes

An advanced degree in finance prepares you to guide modern organizations that are efficient, profitable and ethical.

Explore Advanced Business Principles in Real-World Applications

GCU recognizes the time constraints of working professionals. The Colangelo College of Business offers multiple online MBA in finance programs, including this specialization in finance. The online learning experience offers flexibility and convenience while supporting dynamic class discussions and group work. All online courses are led by fully trained faculty members and adjunct instructors. This Master of Business Administration in finance program requires a total of 54 credits for completion. Most online courses are eight weeks long.

Some of the core course topics you will cover in the MBA finance program include:

    Principles of finance
    
    Principles of accounting
    
    Managerial finance
    
    Investments
    
    Advanced financial strategy

These course topics prepare future business leaders in finance to steer companies toward greater profitability. There is an emphasis on the role of innovation in the competitive marketplace. You will study key concepts in leadership and the science of organizational behavior. Other core knowledge areas you will study include:

    Contemporary microeconomics and macroeconomics
    
    Services marketing concepts
    
    Design and application of organizational strategy
    
    Financial management of businesses
    
    Best practices in efficient internal processes

Career Opportunities for Graduates With an MBA in Finance

Job applicants with an MBA in finance typically have a competitive edge in the workforce. The finance MBA is a highly regarded degree that speaks to the job applicant’s communication abilities, critical thinking skills and problem-solving capabilities. When you graduate from the Master of Business Administration in finance program, you will be prepared to pursue opportunities in business leadership.

Some of the possible job opportunities for individuals with an MBA in finance may include:

    Management analyst
    
    Chief executive
    
    Cost estimator
    
    Compensation and benefits manager

Graduates of the evening or online MBA in finance degree program may choose to pursue careers in a diverse range of settings. These may include financial institutions, investment corporations, nonprofit entities and service organizations. Other possible settings include startup businesses, engineering firms, IT firms and government agencies. Graduates of Grand Canyon University may qualify for placement assistance.

1 COVID-19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 may be atypical compared to prior years. The pandemic may impact the predicted future workforce outcomes indicated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as well. Accordingly, data shown is based on 2019, which can be found here: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Financial Managers.

2 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), Financial Managers as of May 2020. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 may be atypical compared to prior years. The pandemic may also impact the predicted future workforce outcomes indicated by the BLS. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers from across the country with varying levels of education and experience and does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as Financial Managers. It does not reflect earnings of workers in one city or region of the country. It also does not reflect a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. You may also wish to compare median salaries if you are considering more than one career path.