PROGRAM DETAILS
2 Yearsto complete your degree
Onlinecareer-focused curriculum
7 or 15week course length
19:1student to faculty ratio
Program Overview
The evolving corporate environment requires business competencies, operations and supply chain, business strategy, financial management, leadership, and creative – and critical-thinking skills. Whether you are a seasoned finance professional or just breaking into the business, you can give your future a strategic edge with a Master of Business Administration in Finance. Developed and updated in collaboration with industry leaders, this program explores the business competencies, leadership principles, and creative-thinking skills needed to make your mark as your organization’s thought-leader in finance and financial matters.
This program is offered in collaboration with JWU’s College of Business.
What You'll Learn
- Gather, interpret and analyze research to inform decision-making at operational and strategic levels of an organization.
- Use advanced communication skills and awareness of cultural differences in global and domestic business interactions.
- Analyze problems from a diverse perspective, propose effective solutions and evaluate the impact of executive decisions.
- Assess and evaluate business entities taking into account cross-functional environments as they affect ethical decision making in domestic and global organizations.
- Apply knowledge of financial theories and practices to solve organizational and consumer economic challenges.
Ready to advance your career and make your mark with an MBA in Finance from Johnson & Wales University? Take the next step. Start your application today.
Tuition & Fees
At Johnson & Wales University, we believe a high-quality education should help you reach for your career goals, so we are constantly working to provide competitively-priced college tuition.
Scholarships Available for Eligible Students
Resources for Paying for College
Scholarship Opportunities
Learn how you may qualify for a scholarship, including our 20% Graduate Success Scholarship.
Financial Aid Options
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Online MBA IN FINANCE Sample Courses
Coursework for your Master of Business Administration program with a concentration in Finance offers the strategies, and analytical skills needed to pursue career success in the evolving corporate environment. Take a look at some options of courses you could take.
Finance Courses
| Course Title |
|---|
| Principles of Risk and Insurance |
| Fundamentals of Investment and Portfolio Management |
| Applied Behavioral Finance |
| Institutional Portfolio Management |
MBA Core Courses
| Course Title |
|---|
| Financial Management |
| Operations Management |
| Effective Leadership |
| Strategic Marketing |
Business Foundation Courses
| Course Title |
|---|
| Business Fundamentals |
| Quantitative Methods in Business |
NOTE: With regards to Business Foundation courses, upon receipt of your transcripts, your prior coursework will be evaluated to determine the ability to waive out of these two courses. If you need to complete one or both of the foundation courses, you may take these courses as part of your program or test out of these courses via exam. Your dedicated admissions associate will discuss with you the option that will work best for you.
In addition, please note that some courses may be 15 weeks long. For the most up-to-date and complete course listing information, as well as full course descriptions, visit our catalog.
Admissions Requirements
Are you ready to start the journey to a graduate degree in finance? It could be easier than you think, especially at Johnson & Wales Online. We start with a dedicated online admissions associate who will work with you one-on-one to answer all your questions and help guide you through the process. We cap it off with a free application and no GRE or GMAT requirements.
If you already hold an undergraduate degree and you’re ready for more, click the button below to get started today!
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH AN MBA in Finance DEGREE?
Your JWU Online MBA with a concentration in finance gives you the opportunity to build the skills, gain the insights, and earn the credential you need to best position yourself for long-term success in relevant finance careers in any company and any industry. Graduates of this program have found employment in companies such as:
- Bank of America
- Fidelity Investments
- Citizens Bank
- Wakefern Food Corp.
In addition, you can explore Lightcast’s Career Coach tool to discover career paths that value your expertise in finance. To learn more about how we collect employment data on our graduates, visit our Lightcast & Career Coach page.
Why Johnson & Wales University?
Prepped for the Professional World
We work with industry-leading employers to ensure career-relevant curriculum is at the core of every educational experience we offer. And we pack each program with skill-building opportunities and experience-based learning to help you be career-ready upon graduation.
Personalized Support
We are committed to your success – both academically and professionally. From dedicated academic advisors to career services to tutoring help, we offer one-on-one support throughout your educational journey with us.
Learning on Your Schedule
We help working professionals like you overcome obstacles to learning. That means providing the flexibility of online degree programs as well as a range of student services to provide the tools and support you need to succeed in class and throughout your career.
Backed by Student Approval
Based on a 2024 EdSights survey of JWU Online students, three out of four students would recommend JWU Online to a friend. Most notably, JWU Online achieved a Student Voice Score (SVS) of 65, far surpassing the national private 4-year institution average score of 3. To learn more about our SVS, which measures our students' overall satisfaction with JWU Online, visit out EdSights Student Voice Score page.
"Looking towards the future, I can foresee a time when I may need to pivot to a new occupation. As I get older, the time may come when I stop operating and take an executive leadership position. Of all the programs I looked at, Johnson & Wales was the best fit for me. The classes offered online through JWU Online were the types of classes I was looking for. I felt that JWU Online's 100% online platform of learning fit my lifestyle with work and family."
– Dr. Ajay Patel, '26 Read the Full Story
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