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Business Administration, MBA: Finance Specialization

Gain the Financial Expertise to Drive Your Career Forward

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Domestic Application Deadlines

  • Spring 2026
    • December 15
    • February 15 (Online H2)
  • Fall 2026
    • July 15
    • September 15 (Online H2) 

International Application Deadlines

  • Fall 2025/Fall 2026
    • June 1
  • Spring 2026
    • November 1
  • Duration 2 years
  • Cost per Credit $965
  • Credit Hours 39

Program Benefits

  • Available On Campus or Online
  • No GMAT/GRE required and no application fee
  • Jobs in finance are expected to see massive growth over the next decade
  • Six convenient start dates per year

Get The Best of Both Worlds from Finance and Business

Your finance-focused MBA program from the AACSB-accredited Kania School of Management will empower you with a unique perspective that combines a graduate-level business education with a rigorous focus on corporate financial planning and financial management.

With Scranton’s accredited MBA in finance, you’ll gain both the advanced business foundations and the financial acumen you need to succeed in some of the world’s largest companies. You’ll gain the skills to conduct investment analysis and portfolio strategy, develop capital budgets and evaluate equity, debt and financial risk.

You’ll be equipped to assess your organization’s financial health and make informed projections to help your company pave the way forward. Our program emphasizes sustainable business practices with a focus on the Triple Bottom Line theory, preparing you to lead ethically and responsibly in an interconnected global economy.

Career Outlook: Finance Leaders Wanted

Jobs in finance are expected to see massive growth over the next decade. Jobs for financial managers, for example, are projected to increase 17% from 2023-2033.1 The role currently earns a median income of $161,700, with the top 10% of earners taking home more than $239,000.1

Other roles you can pursue with a finance MBA include chief financial officer, financial analyst, corporate controller, credit manager, director of financial planning and more.

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Curriculum: Business Essentials With a Finance Focus

The MBA program is guided by Scranton’s Jesuit tradition and is housed in the Kania School of Management, one of an elite few schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

These MBA finance courses are split between an in-depth study of finance and a solid foundation of different business functional areas — making it an ideal MBA for finance professionals looking to lead. This MBA finance specialization is part of the 39 total credits required for the general MBA program.

Curriculum

Program Outcomes: Lead in Finance

This MBA with emphasis in finance will prepare you to:

  • Build fluency in investment analysis and portfolio strategy using modern performance metrics.
  • Navigate global financial markets and institutions, managing the finances of multinational enterprises.
  • Apply advanced knowledge of capital budgeting, capital structure, mergers and acquisitions and bankruptcy processes.
  • Develop an understanding of monetary and fiscal policy, and the interrelations of the national economic, social and political spheres.
  • Strategically manage portfolios through financial modeling and forecasting, leveraging a risk-return framework.
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Admissions Requirements

To apply for this program, you’ll need:

  • Completed application (no fee)
  • 3.0 minimum undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Official transcripts required from degree-granting schools
  • One letter of recommendation from a professional reference
  • Resume and personal statement
  • No GMAT/GRE required
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Tuition Details

Scranton offers competitive tuition for this finance MBA program at $965 per credit hour. Financial aid, transfer credit (up to 9 credits) and employer tuition assistance can help make your degree even more attainable.

We strive to provide you with an affordable, high-quality education. That’s why U.S. News & World Report ranked us a Best Value School and one of the top Regional Universities North for 2025.2

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Faculty: The Kania School’s Team of Specialized Experts

Our finance faculty are industry veterans with practical expertise in global financial markets and institutions, managerial economics and corporate financial planning, ensuring your education is current, relevant and deeply connected to real-world practice.

Kania School Faculty

Why Learn at Scranton?

Scranton’s MBA finance specialization is designed for busy professionals who want to advance their careers without putting them on hold. Regardless of which format you choose — online or on campus — you’ll benefit from small class sizes, dedicated mentorship and a robust alumni network that helps you build strong peer and professional relationships.

Online Student Experience

On-Campus Student Experience

Financial Aid

Financial aid options are available to help you pay for your finance-focused MBA program without financial stress. A personal financial aid counselor will assist you in identifying and taking full advantage of all opportunities.

Financial Aid Details

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question we don’t cover here, request more information or call 570-941-4416.

An MBA in finance prepares you for leadership roles in corporate finance, investment banking, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), portfolio management and consulting.
Most students complete Scranton’s finance-focused MBA program in two years.
An MBA finance specialization offers broad business leadership training with a finance focus, while a Master’s in Finance is more technical and specialized in financial theory, modeling and analytics.
This program is ideal for professionals looking to grow into leadership roles that require a strong grasp of strategic financial decision-making, budgeting and capital markets.

Sources:

1 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Financial Managers,  https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/financial-managers.htm  (visited June 2025).

2 U.S. News & World Report (2025). The University of Scranton Rankings,  https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-scranton-3384/overall-rankings  (visited June 2025)