Master's Degree in Financial Management
Degree: Master of Business Administration
Concentration: Financial Management
Hours: 36
Financial Management Degree Overview
The Â鶹AV MBA Degree with a concentration in Financial Management is designed for those who are already engaged in careers at financial institutions and also those who are interested in management roles in other fields. The core MBA curriculum, which overviews the broad concepts of accounting, marketing and management, complements your concentration courses in Finance.
This program provides you with advanced skills in corporate finance and investments. You will study how to select different instruments for investments, financing business activities and managing financial risk. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the annual Quinnipiac GAME forum, a three-day intensive experience where you learn from industry professionals. Hosted in New York, the heart of the global financial services industry, you will choose among many relevant breakout sessions and learn more about career opportunities.
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Financial Management Courses You May Take
International Finance: Theory, practice and problems involving international commerce between nations.
Investments: A study of investment alternatives, financial markets, securities, and methods of analysis.
Cases In Finance Management: A study of business cases which focus on a variety of financial issues and solutions.
Money and Capital Markets: This course provides an understanding of the global financial system through a study of financial markets, major types of financial institutions, and financial regulation. A conceptual and analytical framework is developed and used to understand historical and current developments and to evaluate proposed changes to the system with an emphasis on their effects on business. The effects of changes in key economic variables on business are also explored.
Derivatives and Risk Management: Nature and functions of the various futures and options markets; hedging for risk reduction, speculative trading for profit; the role of futures and options in overall portfolio strategy, along with fundamental concepts such as basis, spreading, normal and inverted markets, and money management.
Career Paths for Financial Management
As a financial manager, you are responsible for the financial health of your organization. You produce financial reports, direct investment activities and develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of your organization. Employment of financial managers is projected to grow 7% through 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. However, growth will vary by industry.
Primary Careers
Chief financial officer, controller, credit manager
- Finance
- Insurance
- Credit and risk management
- Company and enterprise management
- Manufacturing
- Government
- Government agencies
- Credit bureaus and providers
- Insurance agencies
- Corporate, mid-level and small businesses
- Schools and universities
Dr. Larry Allen
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