Online Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance
The 100% online MBA – Finance from the University of Illinois Chicago is ideal if your goal is to gain a broad understanding of contemporary business management. In this program you will acquire specific expertise in applying data and analysis in the management of funds, portfolios and investments for corporations or governments. You will also study related topics of agreement negotiation and conflict resolution while gaining experience implementing policies and collecting operational data.
Program Overview Heading link
In this AACSB-accredited online master’s program, you will explore finance topics such as investment analysis, capital structure in corporate finance and the evaluation and quantification of fixed-income securities. In addition to learning today’s most relevant financial practices, foundational coursework builds on your knowledge of accounting, operations, marketing and organizational behavior. Electives provide additional relevant studies in data mining, human resource management, decision science and more.
Why choose UIC?
- Top Business School. UIC is a top business school in the heart of Chicago giving you access to Chicago’s best firms and our network of over 52,000 business alumni. It has AACSB accreditation, the highest – level accreditation a business school can attain.
- Acclaimed Research Institution. Teaching and research are a potent blend — each informs the other. Our world-renowned faculty bring their cutting edge research findings and sense of the wonder of discovery into their courses.
- High-Value Return on Investment. Our programs connect students to Chicago’s living classroom, and empower them with a proven education, real-world skills and professional experiences that add up to a high-value return on investment.
Accreditation
The UIC Business Graduate School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
Also available
UIC offers a variety of specialized MBAs. Check out all of our online MBA concentrations.
Online MBA - Finance Curriculum Heading link
Learning Outcomes
- Gain a better understanding of financial assets and how to manage risks and investments
- Think strategically, anticipate change, understand markets and navigate dynamic environments
MBA – Finance At-A-Glance Heading link
Duration Heading link
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11 courses Students have the option of completing the program at a pace that fits their needs.
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14 months Full-time students can complete the entire program in 5-6 consecutive 8-week terms, or 14 months.
Online MBA – Finance Courses Heading link
For the MBA – Finance Online, you must complete 11 courses totaling 42 credit hours, including 26 credit hours of core courses and 16 credit hours of electives.
Core Courses
| Course | Course Name | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACTG 500 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | Concepts and principles of financial accounting for preparation and evaluation of external reports and financial statements. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. | 4 |
| ECON 520 | Microeconomics for Business Decisions | This course focuses on the efficient allocation of resources by consumers, profit and non-profit firms and government, regulation of industry, monopoly and imperfect competition, business ethics and the market place, efficiency versus equity, social welfare. | 4 |
| FIN 500: | Introduction to Corporate Finance | This course focuses on the theory of corporate finance: goal of the firm, time value of money, investment decisions (under certainty and uncertainty), net present value, capital markets, and corporate financing decisions. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in ACTG 500. | 4 |
| IDS 532 | Introduction to Operations Management | This course focuses on the management of operations for the production and delivery of goods and services. Topics include the management of business processes, projects, production, supply chain, inventory, quality, lay out and job design. | 4 |
| MGMT 541 | Organizational Behavior | This course focuses on the organization as a social system. Topics include leadership, interpersonal effectiveness, group behavior, managing change, conflict management, motivation and behavior, and interpersonal communications. | 4 |
| MKTG 500 | Introduction to Marketing | This course focuses on client/consumer behavior and the way institutions respond to such behavior through the planning, pricing, promotion, and distribution of goods and services. | 4 |
| MBA 570 | Enterprise Strategy | This course is a capstone course for MBA students which provides frameworks and decision tools to integrate prior course work in a set of analytic and problem solving efforts to address the strategies and enterprise level challenges of firms. Prerequisite(s): Open only to Master's degree students. Completion of the all other core courses in the MBA Program. This course should be taken during the final semester in the program. | 2 |
Concentration Courses
| Course | Course Name | Description | Credit Hours |
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| FIN 510 | Investments | This course focuses on the theory and practice of investment analysis. Topics included are the institutional organization of security markets, and fundamental principles of asset valuation with application to specific securities. Prerequisite(s): FIN 500. | 4 |
| FIN 520 | Corporate Finance | This course explores advanced topics in corporate finance including capital structure, dividend policy, financial restructuring, bankruptcy, and leasing. Emphasis on recent developments in corporate finance and financial economics. Prerequisite(s): FIN 500. | 4 |
| FIN 594 | Special Topics in Finance | This course develops the tools for evaluating and quantifying the value of fixed-income securities. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours if topics vary. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. | 4 |
Electives
| Course | Course Name | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDS 570 | Statistics for Management | Survey of statistical methods with applications for business and management. | 4 |
| IDS 516 | Data Warehousing and Decision Support | Analysis, design and development of data warehousing. Related methods and tools in the provision of decision support and business analytics/intelligence. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): IDS 505 or IDS 510 or consent of the instructor. | 4 |
| IDS 594 | Special Topics in Information and Decision Sciences | Intensive study of a selected topic. Content varies. Topics are announced. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. | 4 |
| MGMT 553 | Human Resource Management | This course focuses on human resource management programs and policies. Staffing, training and development; historical evolution of personnel policies, modern labor force and technological trends; supervision, salary administration, human resource research and utilization. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 541 or consent of the instructor. | 4 |
| MGMT 555 | Talent Management | This course is an examination of topics related to recruiting, selecting, motivating, retaining, training, developing, and separating employees; and human resource metrics, measurement, and information systems. Restricted to graduate students enrolled in the College of Business Administration. Prerequisite(S): MGMT 541 and MGMT 553. | 4 |
| MGMT 568 | Compensation Administration | This course focuses on compensation theory policies and practices, including job analysis and evaluation, compensation surveys, wage and salary structures, merit and incentive compensation employee benefits and pension plans. | 4 |
| MGMT 590 | Strategic Management | Study of strategies and policies that influence the long-term survival, growth, and character of business firms; strategy formulation and implementation in domestic and international organizations. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and completion of all courses in the MBA core, or permission of the instructor. | 4 |
| MGMT 564 | Negotiations | This course focuses on the study of strategies and techniques for successful agreement negotiation and business conflict resolution. Includes applications to classic situations such as collective bargaining, interpersonal relations, and stakeholder concerns. Credit is not given for MGMT 564 if the student has credit for MGMT 594. Special topics: Negotiations. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 541. | 4 |
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MBA – Finance Careers
Our graduates have access to a vast alumni network to build personal and professional connections and expand their career opportunities. The College of Business has over 52,000 alumni in the Chicago area and throughout the world. With each new graduate the college’s influence and positive global contributions grow.
The College of Business has its own dedicated Career Center to help business students advance their careers. Through workshops, job and internship opportunities, career fairs, mock interviews, and more, the team of experienced career coaches are here to help you learn the skills that you need to find the right business career.
Career Outcomes
- Chief Financial Officer
- Investment Sales Associate or Trader
- Portfolio Compliance Specialist
- Senior Financial Analyst
- Mergers & Acquisitions Manager