Master of Business Administration

Finance Concentration (Online)

Why a Master of Business with Finance Concentration?

The MBA with Finance Concentration program is designed to provide the flexibility that professionals need to balance family, work, and school.
Gain knowledge to enhance and strengthen quantitative skills and critical thinking abilities to gain an edge in the competitive finance industry.
Expand your skills in business fundamentals and a focus on financial management, and contemporary finance and investment techniques.
Most courses are 7.5 weeks in length and the program can be completed in 1 year if attending full-time or 2 years if attending part-time.

Program Benefits

Learn from faculty with academic and real world experience who care about your success and progress.
Create lasting connections that can lead to promotions and new opportunities in your career.

What is the typical salary for a Master’s of Business Administration?

Salaries for MBA with Finance Concentration graduates vary depending on area of interest. On average, an MBA degree can deliver a 6-figure income over a period of 20 years.

$96,220

Private Equity Analyst

$ 139,790

Risk Manager

$94,160

Portfolio Manager

Salary based on data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Why Keystone?

You can be confident that Keystone’s Online Degree Programs adhere to the same high standards of quality as our traditional, on-campus programs. Keystone is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. It’s ranked among the best regional colleges in the U.S., and as one of the best schools for military veterans. It’s also the oldest educational institution in Northeast Pennsylvania.

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Generous Credit Transfer

If you’ve earned applicable graduate level credits with a B or better, they may be accepted for transfer to Keystone. Students can transfer in up to 9 of the 30 credits required for graduation.

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Convenience

Classes are offered 100% online. and are designed to fit into your schedule, enabling you to balance work and family life, finish your degree, enhance your skills and advance your career.

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Affordability

Tuition is an affordable $600 per credit hour. Alumni of Keystone who are enrolled in a Master’s degree program at Keystone College are eligible to receive a 10% discount. Find out more here.

Program Format

The MBA program with a concentration in Finance will be delivered in an online format. Students will be required to have the necessary hardware and software and access to the Internet in order to complete the coursework. Anticipated program length is one to two years, depending on course load.

Program Prerequisites

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree (any major) from a regionally accredited college or university with an overall GPA of 3.00 or higher.

Program Schedule

The graduate cohort program will operate on a 7 or 7.5-week session with students completing 3-6 credits of study in each 7 or 7.5-week session.

Application

Keystone College accepts students to the MBA Finance concentration program for fall, spring, and summer terms. Students applying for the MBA Finance concentration program have no additional requirements other than those required for all master’s applicants.

Course Sequence

Fall 1st Half
CORE 5100 Graduate Writing and Research
BUSN 6200 Corporate Law and Regulations
BUSN 6100 Ethical Leadership

Fall 2nd Half
BUSN 6910 Strategic Analysis
BUSN 5350 Organizational Development

Spring 1st Half
BUSN 5550 Fundamentals of Financial Instruments
BUSN 5300 Operations Management

Spring 2nd Half
BUSN 5200 Conflict Management Skills
BUSN 6350 Financial Markets and Institutions

Summer 1st Half
BUSN 5600 Portfolio Management
BUSN 6150 Financial Management in Public and NonProfit Organizations

Summer 2nd half
BUSN 6250 Managerial Economics

Program Goals

Students will demonstrate knowledge of financial concepts, systems, laws, tools, and applications and understand their relevance to society.
Students will synthesize ideas and information in original ways to generate innovative financial solutions, policies, and solve contemporary financial issues.
Students will identify and analyze complex information to reach well-reasoned conclusions about financial issues.
Students will recognize ethical issues relevant to financial laws, practices, and systems.
Students will recognize the impact of financial systems and policies on individuals, the profession, and society.
Students will utilize numerical data and quantitative tools to understand and analyze financial issues and make financial decisions.

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Contact

Laura Little, DBA
Program Director
laura.little@xyschool.net
570-945-8433

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