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Finance MBA Programs

Not all Finance MBA graduates are finding wide open doors into high paying careers. There are many variables that go into attaining that prestigious, large salary investment banking position.

You must know more than the valuation theories in your industry. Hiring companies need to know they are employing Finance MBA graduates who not only have a solid understanding of financial principles, the fundamentals of financial marketing, Cost-Volume-Profit analysis, etc... but also the ability and confidence to be able to think on their feet and use intuition in addition to their corporate finance knowledge to make informed decisions for their company.

If you make the most of your Finance MBA experience by attending the right business school, networking with other hardworking professionals and working hard yourself, handsome rewards will be reserved for you upon completion of your Finance MBA Program.

Careers and Salaries for Finance MBA Graduates

  • Financial Analyst Salary* => $118,730
  • Corporate Financial Officer (CFO) Salary** => $160,020
  • Financial Manager Salary* => greater than $145,600
  • Investment Banking Salary => 5 years exp. can be greater than $300,000

How will an MBA in Finance help me?

Many economists who have entered the field of Finance as an analyst or in another similar career find their job description eating away at them. Prior to earning a Finance MBA from a quality institution, many economists are only used to dealing with the theoretical aspects of Finance.

In the real world, people do not necessarily make decisions based on optimal strategies created from the most relevant valuation models. People typically buy because intuitively they feel they should. This type of behavior can cause many economists to have a very warped view of the industry.

A successful career in finance begins when the professional is able to accept the reality of a constantly changing work environment. An MBA in Finance is typically a mix of both theoretical analysis and real world implementation. Astronomically large salaries and bonuses await the professional who can successfully mix the two.

* BLS statistics for nation's 2005 90th percentile
** BLS statistics for nation's 2005 mean salary

Finance MBA Programs

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spotlight schoolAmerican InterContinental University

The American InterContinental University offers an online MBA in Accounting and Finance. American InterContinental University (AIU) is a renowned university who has demanded respect and authority in the business world by pumping out competent and effective people into the business world.
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  • MBA in Accounting & Finance

The MBA in Accounting & Finance at AIU offers relevant and timely coursework that benefit AIU students with addressing real-world business issues. Students learn how to analyze financial statements and methods used to value companies, how to evaluate research methods as they apply to decisions making from a managerial viewpoint. Request information about AIU's MBA in Accounting & Finance.

spotlight schoolFlorida Tech University Online

Ranked as a Best National University by US News and World Report, Florida Tech University Online boasts an impressive number of over 50,000 alumni. Florida Tech University Online is preparing students to succeed in the evolving global marketplace.

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  • MBA with a Finance Specialization
Request information from Florida Tech University Online to learn more about the programs they offer and whether they are right for you.

spotlight schoolCapella University

Capella University offers an online MBA program in Finance that is turning many heads in the business recruiting industry. Finance MBA graduates from Capella have been proving the value of Capella's business education with high levels of effectiveness and practical application of knowledge in their careers. The alternative style of an online Finance MBA is no longer considered second rate as those who are most motivated to succeed in their careers are choosing Capella.
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  • MBA in Finance

Capella's Finance MBA program will increase knowledge in many areas such as investment, portfolio management, international financial management and corporate finance analysis. During the 2-year program, students will be coached professionally to succeed in middle and senior level-management positions while also being primed for future career advancement.

spotlight schoolWalden University

Walden University is one of the largest international learning communities in the world. Their MBA program in finance has earned praise across the nation and has sent many students into the higher echelon of careers. As an MBA student in Financing, you will be able to take advantage of Walden's networking tools, their global career center and their mentorship program even after the completion of your MBA program.
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  • MBA in Finance

Learn about important financial principles, practices in financial markets, investment banking and financial modeling. Let Walden help you make an immediate impact on your company. Request information about Walden's MBA in Finance.

spotlight schoolKaplan University

Kaplan University has been involved with educating people in successful businss techniques for the last 65 years. Kaplan's MBA degree program in Finance is both comprehensive and cost efficient. Kaplan's tuition is only a fraction of average campus MBA programs and is typically significantly less than most other online education competitors.
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  • MBA in Finance - Online

MBA graduates are demanding higher salaries than ever before and the necessity for competent managers, CFO's, Financial Analysts, etc. is on the rise. Request information about Kaplan's MBA in Finance and find out if Kaplan is the right school for you.

Additional Online MBA Programs in Finance ...

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American InterContinental University (Online)

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Program: Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Accounting & Finance, Finance

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Argosy University (Online)

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Program: Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

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Ashford University (Online)

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Program: Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

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Baker College (Online)

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Program: Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

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Benedictine University (Online)

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Program: Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

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Boston University (Online)

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Program: Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Banking and Financial Services Management

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Capella University (Online)

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Program: Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

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Colorado Technical University (Online)

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Program: Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

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DeVry University - Keller Graduate School of Management (Online)

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Program: Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

Program: Master of Science - Accounting and Financial Management

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Golden Gate University (Online)

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Program: Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

Program: Master of Science - Finance, Corporate Finance, Investment Management, Financial Planning

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Grand Canyon University (Online)

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Program: Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

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Marylhurst University (Online)

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Program: Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

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New England College (Online)

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Program: Master of Science - Banking and Financial Management

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Northcentral University (Online)

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Program: Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Financial Management

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Northeastern University (Online)

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Program: Master of Science - Finance

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Norwich University (Online)

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Program: Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

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NOVA Southeastern University (Online)

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Program: Master of Business Administration (eMBA) - Finance

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Quinnipiac University (Online)

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Program: Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Chartered Financial Analyst Track

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South University (Online)

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Program: Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

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Strayer University (Online)

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Program: Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

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Walden University (Online)

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Program: Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

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