M.S. in Finance/M.B.A.

A joint M.B.A. and M.S. in Finance degree will prepare you to be a leader in the business world. You will develop the practical expertise needed to excel in today’s competitive global environment, gaining advanced skills in financial analysis and valuation to support informed decision-making across investment, financing, and operational activities. This will equip you to make meaningful contributions in organizations of all sizes, from small and medium-sized companies to large, multinational corporations.

Through credit-sharing, a combined 63 credits for these two degrees is reduced to as little as 48 credits. 

Policies and Procedures

  • Students must apply and be accepted to both programs of study
  • Students may begin their studies in either program.
  • Students who successfully complete all requirements will receive two degrees and two diplomas. The degrees must be conferred simultaneously.

To view the School of Business's complete policies and procedures, visit the Graduate Catalog.

 

Program Information

You will develop the practical expertise needed to excel in today’s competitive global environment, gaining advanced skills in financial analysis and valuation to support informed decision-making across investment, financing, and operational activities.

Program Type

Dual Degree

Degree

Master's

School

Palumbo-Donahue School of Business

Duration

Varies

Required Credit Hours

48

Modality

Online
Hybrid
Hyflex

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Accreditation

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) awarded Duquesne's undergraduate and graduate Schools of Business its full accreditation. The AACSB accreditation is recognized as a global mark of distinction. Less than 6 percent of the world's more than 1,200 business schools have passed the rigorous review necessary to earn the honor.

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Learning Outcomes

Flex M.B.A.

Ethical Competency
Learners will be able to recognize ethical dilemmas in an organizational context and apply ethical decision-making frameworks to business decisions.

  • Identify an ethical dilemma.
  • Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to create an ethically defensible solution for business problems.

Sustainability Perspective
Learners will recognize and apply sustainability principles to strategic decisions as a means for competitive differentiation.

  • Recognize and consider the social, environmental and economic impact of strategic decisions on an organization and society.
  • Apply sustainability principles to business decisions resulting in greater efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage.

Problem Solving
Learners will demonstrate an ability to analyze complex situations, analyze information and evaluate alternatives from different perspectives to develop solutions for business problems and to seize innovative opportunities.

  • Identify and frame business problems and opportunities.
  • Synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to support decisions.
  • Strategically evaluate complex situations to set goals and design functionally integrative plans to move an organization forward.

Management and Leadership Skills
Learners will gain innovative managerial and leadership skills to motivate, lead and inspire employees and teams to create positive organizational change in a global business environment.

  • Demonstrate managerial skills to motivate people to achieve goals and embrace new opportunities.
  • Work effectively as a team.
  • Effectively communicate managerial recommendations through both written and verbal communications.

Cultural Intelligence
Learners will possess the skills to manage effectively in a global business environment.

  • Apply global business theories and related market-entry strategies to business decisions.
  • Demonstrate cultural intelligence in order to bridge cross-national differences in business perspectives and practices.

M.S. in Finance

Critical Financial Decision-Making
Learners will demonstrate the technical and analytical skills in financial analysis and valuation necessary for effective decision-making pertaining to investment, financing, and operating activities of a business. 

  • Analyze financial data and apply relevant financial theories and tools to conduct comprehensive financial analysis and make effective financial decisions.
  • Strategically evaluate complex financial situations to set goals and develop integrative financial plans that drive sustainable organizational growth.  

Communication
Learners will demonstrate advanced communication skills, enriched by cultural intelligence, necessary for successful careers in financial management, capital markets, banking, corporate treasury, investment management, and related fields. 

  • Communicate the findings, relevance, and potential impact of their analyses to support and influence decisions and strategic change in the organization.
  • Engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, fostering inclusive environments and understanding global financial practices. 

Ethical Mindset
Learners will recognize ethical dilemmas in an organizational context and apply ethical decision-making frameworks to business decisions.  

  • Evaluate ethical dilemmas in financial decision-making and apply ethical principles to ensure integrity and accountability in financial practices.
  • Assess the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts of financial decisions, applying socially responsible investing principles to promote business practices that foster long-term organizational success.