Online MBA in Finance
Connect financial analysis with strategic business decisions.
Concordia University Chicago’s MBA in Finance combines graduate business study with focused coursework in money and banking, financial statement analysis, international finance, and corporate finance. Explore how organizations interpret financial information, evaluate funding and investment decisions, and plan for long-term goals.
The 36-credit program includes a 24-credit MBA core and a 12-credit Finance specialization. CUC lists the MBA in Finance as an online program. Course scheduling and your completion timeline depend on your approved degree plan; confirm current availability with an advisor.
Program Highlights
What to know |
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36 credits total |
24-credit MBA core |
12-credit Finance specialization |
Four finance specialization courses |
Online program; confirm course scheduling with an advisor |
With 6 convenient start dates, you can begin when it works best for you!
Please visit the Admission & Tuition page for important application deadlines and start dates.
Why Pursue an MBA in Finance?
Organizations rely on financial information to plan, invest, manage risk, and evaluate results. Finance professionals may be asked to explain what the numbers show, compare possible courses of action, and connect financial decisions to an organization’s broader goals.
CUC’s Finance specialization adds coursework in banking and financial markets, financial statement analysis, international finance, and corporate finance to the MBA core. The curriculum can help students strengthen their understanding of financial tools and concepts while developing a broader business perspective.
- Study how financial statements and disclosures inform management decisions.
- Examine investing, financing, capital budgeting, and working-capital decisions.
- Explore banking, financial markets, currency exposure, and international business finance.
Financial Decision-Making Challenges
Financial leaders work with incomplete information, changing market conditions, regulatory requirements, and competing demands for limited resources. They may need to assess liquidity, compare investment options, manage exposure to financial risk, and communicate the implications of a decision to colleagues outside the finance function.
CUC’s Finance courses examine these topics through financial reporting, banking, global markets, and corporate finance. The curriculum gives students a structured way to study the information and trade-offs behind organizational financial decisions.
Career Outlook and Data
Financial managers help organizations plan for long-term goals, prepare and review financial reports, direct investment activities, and advise leaders on financial decisions. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of financial managers to grow 10% from 2025 to 2035, with about 65,600 openings per year on average. The median annual wage was $166,570 in May 2025.
These figures describe financial managers nationally across industries, experience levels, and education backgrounds; they are not salary estimates or job guarantees for CUC MBA students. BLS reports that financial managers typically need a bachelor’s degree and five or more years of related business or financial experience. Requirements vary by role and employer.
10%
Projected employment growth, 2025–2035
65,600
Average annual openings, 2025–2035
$166,570
Median annual wage, May 2025
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Financial Managers. National occupational data; not specific to CUC graduates or MBA holders.
Where Can Finance Study Apply?
Finance knowledge can be relevant across banks, investment firms, insurance companies, government, manufacturing, and other organizations. Depending on experience and employer requirements, related career areas may include financial analysis, budgeting, corporate finance, treasury, credit, risk management, and financial management.
Some roles require substantial prior work experience, professional licenses, or credentials. The BLS notes that financial managers typically have five or more years of experience in a related business or financial occupation. Review current job postings and employer requirements for the roles and locations that interest you.
Finance Curriculum
The General MBA combines nine required courses with one elective. You study the core disciplines of business while exploring how analytics, artificial intelligence and creative problem-solving inform decisions. Choose your elective from an MBA specialization to explore a subject that supports your interests.
| ID | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MBAF 6455 | Fundamentals of Money & Banking | 3 |
| MBAF 6460 | Advanced Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| MBAF 6465 | International Finance | 3 |
| MBAF 6470 | Intermediate Corporate Finance | 3 |
Prerequisite: A grade of B or higher in MBAC-6450 Financial Management is listed for each Finance specialization course. Confirm course sequencing and availability with an academic advisor.
The MBA core includes business analytics, economics or global marketing, accounting, financial management, design thinking, applied artificial intelligence, leadership and ethical decision-making, and a capstone. Review the catalog for the complete core requirements and course options.
Explore AI with business judgment
CUC students have access to BoodleBox, a shared generative AI workspace. The MBA curriculum includes business analytics and Applied Artificial Intelligence, giving students an academic context for examining how AI may support research, analysis, and problem-solving. In finance, AI-generated analysis should be checked against reliable data, assumptions, and professional judgment. Use BoodleBox only as directed by your instructor, evaluate its output, and do not enter sensitive or confidential information.
Lead with Purpose
Financial decisions affect employees, customers, investors, organizations, and communities. At Concordia Chicago, MBA study connects business knowledge with the university’s values of Truth, Freedom, and Vocation. In Finance, leading with purpose means examining evidence, acting with integrity, and considering how decisions about capital, risk, and resources affect people and an organization’s long-term responsibilities.
A Faculty Perspective
Dr. Lynn Hunnicutt, Dean of the College of Business, discusses how CUC’s values and MBA curriculum shape the way students approach business problems.
Who Should Consider This MBA?
This specialization may be a fit if you work in finance, accounting, banking, or another business area and want to deepen your understanding of financial decisions within a broader MBA curriculum. Students bring different academic and professional backgrounds. Review admission requirements and discuss your experience, goals, and course plan with an Admissions counselor.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition and fees depend on the current academic year, course plan, and applicable charges. CUC’s tuition guarantee may keep the tuition rate unchanged while your course of study remains uninterrupted; separate fees may change. Review current graduate tuition, financial aid, employer assistance, and military education benefits with Admissions and Student Business Services.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and meet CUC’s current graduate admission requirements. Application materials include:
- A completed online application.
- An objective statement describing your educational and professional goals.
- Official transcripts from institutions where you earned a degree.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- A professional résumé.
The GRE is not required. GPA criteria and additional documentation depend on the applicant’s circumstances. Review current requirements with Admissions before applying.
FAQ
Yes. Concordia Chicago offers an online General MBA. CUC also offers campus-based MBA study, so confirm the format that fits your plans when you apply.
Your timeline depends on the number of courses you take and your degree plan. The program uses eight-week courses. An advisor can help you plan a realistic schedule around your commitments.
The General MBA provides broad business study with one elective. An MBA specialization includes a defined sequence in a particular area and has its own credit requirements. Taking one specialization elective does not mean you have completed that specialization.
A business undergraduate degree is not required for the General MBA. MBA students complete a business knowledge assessment, which may identify areas where additional academic leveling is needed. Applicable assessment and leveling fees are separate from tuition.
The 2026–27 tuition and technology-fee estimate is $21,840 for the 30-credit program. Books and other applicable charges are additional. Confirm the rates and benefits that apply to your enrollment year with admissions.
The online format supports study alongside work and other responsibilities. Set aside regular time for coursework and discuss a manageable course load with your advisor.
No. The GRE is not required for MBA admission at Concordia Chicago. You still need to submit the required application materials and meet the applicable admission criteria.
Plan Your Next Step
Explore whether the Finance specialization fits your experience and goals. An Admissions counselor can help you review current program requirements, course availability, costs, and application steps.
Start on your schedule!
Now with 6 convenient start dates, you can begin your MBA degree when it works for you.
