MBA in Finance Online Degree

The MBA Finance Online Degree program is designed to teach critical thinking, management analysis and strategy. The program is designed for students interested in developing a global perspective on economics and financial management.

Students are immersed in studies of economics for the global manager, theory of corporate finance and financial-statement analysis. A special emphasis in the study of derivatives offers an in-depth look at their role in risk management.

Our online MBA in Finance is designed to help you learn how to:

• Adapt and innovate to solve problems.
• Analyze various leader, follower, cultural and situational characteristics that contribute to leadership, and adapt to the needs of situations, employees and co-workers.
• Apply quantitative reasoning and analysis to business and management problems using knowledge of mathematics, statistics, finance and economics.
• Develop plans to improve business operations.
• Apply principles of quantitative and qualitative research to business cases and evaluate the quality of research presented based on these principles.
• Use knowledge of economic concepts, principles and theory to critically analyze and evaluate economic problems and opportunities.
• Use critical thinking skills, including deriving the issue, understanding argument reasoning and developing conclusions.
• Approach management strategically, including developing plans to improve business operations.
• Discuss the opportunities provided by technology for businesses.
• Recognize and manage potential ethical and legal conflicts.
• Communicate effectively in business situations.

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In this specialized curriculum, students have the opportunity to work to develop an in-depth perspective of business research and decision-making, a managerial approach to marketing, strategic management, and global financial management.

For an MBA Finance Online Degree, your classes may include:

Global Financial Management

Within the context of the multinational firm, this course examines the development of policy, financing options for international business, and the making of standard financial management decisions.

Business Research for Decision Making

In this course, the student will explore decision making from a managerial viewpoint and examine the role of decision making in dealing with employees, formulating strategy, and negotiating. This course is designed to help students understand, apply, and evaluate both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies as they apply to business studies and analysis.

A Managerial Approach to Marketing

This course focuses on the application of marketing concepts in a global organization. Students will examine international channel distribution as well as promotional, pricing, and product strategies.

Strategic Management

The development and implementation by the global enterprise of integrated business strategies and policies is the focus of this applied course. Course contents include the planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of the corporate resources, products, and assets. Advanced research is an integral component of this course.

Economics for the Global Manager

In this course students will have the opportunity to apply the theory and tools of micro and macroeconomics and research to the formation of business decisions in the global environment.

Financial Statement Analysis

In this course, students will have the opportunity to learn how to analyze financial statements and methods used to value companies.

Derivatives

The course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to build an understanding of derivatives and their usage in risk management. Topics include the most common types of derivatives from basics to futures and forwards, zero rates, basic, intermediate and advanced options and the application of the knowledge acquired in assessing the prices of options. It addresses researching and implementing trading strategies, and the analyzing of various options.

Theory of Corporate Finance

In this course students will explore the interactive relationship between financial policy and business strategy. Topics include the role of capital markets, government, product and factor markets.

Move forward with AIU’s One Year Online MBA Finance program. Designed with 24/7 flexibility for busy professionals, this accredited One Year Online MBA Finance program can be completed in less than 12 months. That means you can pursue your degree and still balance a full-time career and busy life. Our One Year Online MBA Finance program lets you study anywhere, anytime with a wide range of practical and accessible support tools:

• intellipath™ - This personalized learning platform helps support student success by allowing you to skip what you already know and get support where you need it most. You can also retake tests to improve your overall grade
• Technical Support – AIU offers 24/7 support, whether it’s by phone, email or live chat
• AIU Online Library – Our library provides access to carefully selected articles, books and websites that can help you get the answers. Also, research guides and tutorials, APA resources, even a staff of professional librarians to assist you

This business program is programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).