MBA: Finance Specializations

Gain Useful Finance Skills to Grow Your Career

An MBA with a specialization in finance provides Part-Time and Full-Time MBA students with the essential knowledge about corporate finance and financial markets. Choose one of three diverse tracks based on your career aspirations. 

Because a solid foundation in finance contributes to effective decision-making across the major business functions, people in non-financial careers can also benefit from the specialization. Those working in brand management, supply chain management, and information technology, among others, would gain valuable insights from this specialization as well. 

format
Format

Full-Time: On-campus 
Part-Time: 
In-person, Online

duration
Duration

Full-Time: 2 years 
Part-Time: Average 3.5 years

work experience
Work experience

Full-Time: Average 5 years 
Part-Time: Average 6 years 

start date
Start date

Full-Time: Fall (September) 
Part-Time: Fall (September); Spring (January); Summer (June) 

Finance MBA Courses

It is recommended that students take at least 12 elective credits with the FINA course designation to pursue the finance specialization. To ensure that you get the specialized skills you need, the finance specialization offers three tracks:

Recognition as a CFA Affiliated University ensures our curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well suited for preparing you to sit for the CFA exams.

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The Career Support You Need to Succeed

No matter your career aspirations, Minnesota Carlson is here to support you. You can work with the Carlson Business Career Center (CBCC) to search for jobs, polish your resume, and practice your interview skills. It's a one-stop shop to help you on every step of your career journey.

Here are some roles our finance MBA program graduates pursue:

  • Business development manager
  • Corporate analyst
  • Investment banker
  • Planning & budgeting analyst
  • Portfolio manager
  • Financial analyst
  • Securities analyst 
     
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911,400

job openings are projected each year in the business and financial field1

$76,850

median salary per year for business and financial occupations in 20221

More Ways to Customize Your MBA

Explore our other specialization options:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Explore some of our frequently asked MBA specialization questions below.

Apply to the MBA program using our online application. You will not apply to the specialization. Request information for the Full-Time or Part-Time MBA program and we're happy to answer any outstanding questions.

Generally, specializations require students to complete a track of 12-13 credits of courses within a specified subject area. Course recommendations for each specialization are outlined on the documents posted on the specialization webpage.

Yes. Choosing a specialization is not required, and you can change your pathway during your program to pursue another.

A specialization indicates your mastery of and demonstrated interest in a specific area of business, as well as your commitment to that area. Being able to tailor your degree to your goals makes you uniquely qualified for the roles you're planning to pursue after graduation.

A finance emphasis provides students with the essential knowledge about corporate finance and financial markets necessary for obtaining and succeeding in careers in corporate finance, security analysis and portfolio management, investment and commercial banking, and risk management, among others.

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Source

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Business and Financial Occupations.