MBA/MS in Finance
A combined 78 credits for these two degrees (36 credits for the MS in Finance and 42* credits for the MBA) is reduced to 63 credits through credit-sharing.
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.
*Up to 6 credits may be waived based on previous coursework in accounting, economics, finance and statistics. To be eligible for a course waiver, a grade of 'B-' or better is required in an approved course taken within the past 5 years.
Learning Goals and Methods in the Professional MBA Program
| Knowledge Area | Related Learning Goal |
| Ethical Competency | Students will be able to recognize ethical dilemmas in an organizational context and apply ethical decision-making frameworks to business decisions. |
| Sustainability Perspective | Students will recognize and apply sustainability principles to strategic decisions as a means for competitive differentiation. |
| Problem Solving | Students 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. |
| Management and Leadership Skills | Students will gain innovative managerial and leadership skills for motivating people and creating positive organizational change. |
| Cultural Intelligence | Students will possess the skills to manage effectively in a global business environment. |
Learning Goals and Methods in the MSF Program
| Knowledge Area | Related Learning Goal |
| Valuation | Students will demonstrate an understanding of the determinants of long-term value creation in business decisions. |
| Technical and Analytical Skills | MSF graduates demonstrate the technical and analytical skills in financial analysis and valuation necessary for decision making in all aspects of business investment, financing and operating activities. Graduates are prepared to fully engage in organizations ranging from small and medium enterprises to major corporations. |
| Communication Skills | MSF graduates demonstrate communication skills expected for successful careers financial management, capital markets, banking, corporate treasury, investment management and related fields. |
| Core Values | MSF graduates demonstrate understanding of and appreciation for the core values of transparency, honesty and accountability which promote ethics and integrity in business practice. |
Graduation Requirements for the MBA/MS in Finance
MS in Finance Coursework
| ACCT 615 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 credits |
| FINC 613 | Corporate Finance | 3 credits |
| FINC 617 | Financial Markets and Institutions | 3 credits |
| Capstone Project in Finance | 3 credits | |
|
Electives |
3 credits | |
|
Total |
15 credits |
MBA Coursework
| ACCT 501 | Accounting Fundamentals* | 1.5 credits |
| ECON 501 | Economics Fundamentals* | 1.5 credits |
| FINC 501 | Finance Fundamentals* | 1.5 credits |
| STAT 501 | Statistics Fundamentals* | 1.5 credits |
| STAT 510 | Applied Statistics | 3 credits |
| GRBU 503 | Managerial Decision Tools | 1.5 credits |
| MGMT 513 | Managing People for Sustained Competitive Advantage | 1.5 credits |
| ACCT 515 | Accounting for Decision Makers | 3 credits |
| ECON 520 | Managerial Economics | 3 credits |
| MGMT 523 | Applied Business Ethics | 1.5 credits |
| SCMG 527 | Supply Chain/Operations Management | 1.5 credits |
|
ISYS 525 |
Managing Information** | 1.5 credits |
| BLAW 529 | Business Legal Environment | 1.5 credits |
| FINC 530 | Financial Management | 3 credits |
| MGMT 531 | Strategic Sustainability and Models | 1.5 credits |
| MKTG 535 | Marketing Management | 3 credits |
| MGMT 540 | Strategy and Implementation | 3 credits |
| MGMT 545 | Executive Insights | 3 credits |
| MGMT 548 | Capstone Project | 3 credits |
| Total credits | 42 credits |
* These courses may be waived based on previous coursework.
**Joint MBA-MSF students will fulfill this course requirement, if they take ISYS-611 as an MSF elective.