Finance (MBA)
The Finance concentration provides you with the skills you need to compete in a global economy where the timely interpretation of ever-changing financial information is critical to business success. Through this concentration, you will gain in-depth financial knowledge and skills to help you make those interpretations.MBA Finance graduates work in finance and accounting, consulting, marketing and sales, project management, and many other disciplines.
Admission Requirements
- GMAT (score of 500 or better preferred) or GRE, LSAT, PCAT, or MCAT scores. Test waivers may be granted for students holding an advanced degree or those with three or more years of work experience beyond conferral of the bachelor's degree. Contact the Graduate Programs Office in the College of Business Administration for waiver request process.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Resume
Application Deadline
- August 1 for Fall enrollment
- December 1 for Spring enrollment
- May 1 for Summer enrollment
International Student Applications
It is recommended that international students apply six weeks prior to these dates to allow time for admission and I-20 visa processing. I-20 forms are processed by UA Immigration Services in the International Center, Buchtel Hall. Proof of English Proficiency is required by producing an acceptable TOEFL or IELTS score.
Additional Information
| MBA Gateway Courses (0-12 Credits) | ||
| 6200:601 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| 6400:602 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| 6400:655 | Government and Business | 3 |
| 3250:600 | Foundations of Economic Analysis | 3 |
Gateway courses may be waived based on recent comparable coursework or waiver exams.
MBA Proficiencies
Students must show proficiency in the following areas critical to success in the MBA:
- Microsoft Excel/Spreadsheets
- Writing
- Quantitative Skills/Statistics
| MBA Professional Courses* (6 credits) | ||
| 6700:689 | Leading and Influencing (required in year 1, first semester) | 1 |
| 6700:691 | Professional Integrity | 1 |
| 6700:693 | Negotiations in the Workplace | 1 |
| 6500:601 | Business Analytics and Information Strategy | 3 |
| MBA Core Courses* (18 credits) | ||
| 6200:610 | Process Analysis and Cost Management | 3 |
| 6400:674 | Strategic Financial Decision Making | 3 |
| 6500:670 | Management of Supply Chain and Operations | 3 |
| 6500:652 | Managing People in Organizations | 3 |
| 6600:620 | Strategic Marketing | 3 |
| 6800:605 | International Business Environments | 3 |
*All core and Professional courses require Excel, writing and statistics proficiency prior to enrollment.
MBA Action Learning Course (0-3 credits)
The Action learning course CAN be satisfied within the concentration
| Concentration: Finance |
| Required (9 credits): | ||
| 6400:631 | Financial Markets and Institution | 3 |
| 6400:645 | Investment Analysis | 3 |
| 6400:678 | Capital Budgeting | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits from one of the following: | ||
| 6400:514 | Risk Management and Insurance: Property and Casualty | 3 |
| 6400:515 | Risk Management and Insurance: Life and Health | 3 |
| 6400:561 | Financial Risk Management | 3 |
| 6400:650 | Techniques of Financial Modeling | 3 |
| 6400:690 | Selected Topics in Finance | 3 |
| 6400:695 | Research in Finance | 1-3 |
| 6400:697 | Independent Study in Finance | 1-3 |
| MBA Integrative Course | ||
| 6500:695 | Organizational Strategy (Restricted to Students graduating within two semesters) |
3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 48-54 | |
Assistantship/Scholarship Information
Not all departments offer graduate assistantships. Students should inquire with the department directly to determine assistantship availability.
Financial Aid Information
Paying for college is a vital part of the education process. It is important to be informed of the many sources of aid available. Student loans are available to degree-seeking graduate students. Information on student loans can be found through the Office of Student Financial Aid. The Office of Student Financial Aid is located in Simmons Hall.
Tuition and Fees
Current tuition and fees schedules can be found through the Office of Student Accounts.
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