The Best of Both Worlds — Finance and Business

Your finance-focused MBA 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 modern finance.

With Scranton’s MBA specializing 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.

Open the door to executive opportunities with an AACSB-accredited MBA, and lead your organization with expertise and confidence.

You’ll gain the skills to conduct financial analyses, 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.

With tuition rates much lower than similarly top-ranked competitors, we’re proud to provide you an exceptional value for your investment.

Career Outlook: Finance Leaders Wanted

Jobs in finance are expected to see massive growth over the next decade. Financial reporting managers, for example, can expect 18.7% growth in demand. The role currently earns a median income of $106,542, with the top 10% of earners taking home more than $128,875.¹

If you’re pursuing an executive path, you may become a chief financial officer. CFOs currently earn a median annual income of $135,696, with the top 10% earning more than $177,864. Your MBA can position you to become one of these top earners.¹

Program Outcomes: Lead in Finance

The Finance specialization of Scranton’s MBA curriculum will prepare you to:

• Invest in financial markets using performance measurement techniques.
• Oversee the finances of a multinational enterprise (MNE), understanding the international monetary system and foreign markets.
• Make informed financial management decisions around capital budgeting, capital structure, mergers and bankruptcy.
• Develop an understanding of monetary and fiscal policy, and the interrelations of the national economic, social and political spheres.
• Manage portfolios using principles of a risk-return framework — optimization, duration, immunization and portfolio insurance.
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Tuition Details

The MBA program at The University of Scranton consists of 39 credits and costs $965 per credit hour.

We strive to provide you with an affordable, high-quality education. That’s why we’re ranked a Best Value School, Regional Universities North, by U.S. News & World Report for 2024.²

Faculty: The Kania School’s Team of Specialized Experts

As a student of the Kania School of Management, you’ll have access to industry experts, each with a focused background that aligns with our specialized curriculum.

No matter what you’re passionate about in business, you’ll connect with a network of mentors who share your enthusiasm and can teach you exactly what you need to know.