Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

What you will study

UCM’s MBA in Finance combines a strong business foundation with advanced finance coursework. You’ll build the skills to analyze financial information, evaluate opportunities and make informed decisions that support organizational goals.

Your MBA core will strengthen your skills in leadership, strategy, communication and using data to solve business problems. Your Finance concentration builds on that foundation with topics such as:

• Managerial finance
• Advanced financial institutions and markets
• Investment analysis and practice

You’ll also develop skills in financial analysis, forecasting and decision-making that can help you understand risk, evaluate investments and respond to changing market conditions.

Complete your MBA in Finance on a schedule that works for you

You can complete your MBA in Finance in as little as 12 months or choose a part-time schedule that fits your career and other responsibilities. UCM offers the Finance concentration 100% online and through a hybrid format on the Warrensburg campus.

 

 

Unique learning opportunities in Finance

Put your finance knowledge into practice through hands-on experiences, professional resources and opportunities to work with real financial data.

• Internships: Gain experience in financial management while building your professional network and resume. Finance students have completed internships with organizations such as Edward Jones, Citibank, FCS Financial, Murdock Banner Financial Group and Sun Life Financial.
• Student Managed Investment Fund: Apply investment concepts as you help manage UCM’s Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF). The fund gives you hands-on experience with investment research, security analysis and portfolio management.
• Advanced financial technology: Access current financial information and industry tools in UCM’s Donn G. Forbes Center for Financial Services. Finance graduate students can use Bloomberg Professional Service terminals and LED ticker displays to follow financial markets and analyze real-time data.

 

What can you do with an MBA in Finance from UCM?

An MBA in Finance can prepare you for financial management, analysis and leadership roles across a variety of industries. You may pursue opportunities with corporations, banks, financial planning firms, nonprofit organizations and other businesses.

UCM Finance graduates work for national and regional organizations including:

• American Century Investments
• Central Bank
• Citi Cards
• Edward Jones
• Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
• Mastercard
• SS&C Technologies

Build the finance career you want

UCM’s MBA faculty can help you connect your coursework with your professional goals. Whether you’re preparing for a new career, seeking advancement or building specialized financial expertise, you’ll have access to faculty guidance as you plan your next step.

Use the interactive tool below to explore career opportunities, job outlook and salary information related to finance.

 

 

Financial assistance options for your MBA in Finance

Earning your MBA is an investment in your career. UCM offers resources that can help you plan for the cost of graduate school, including loans, work-study opportunities and scholarships. Learn more about financing your education.

Scholarships for UCM’s MBA in Finance

Graduate students may qualify to apply for scholarships offered through UCM, alumni and other supporters, including:

• Adrian and Margaret Harmon Business Graduate Scholarship
• Economics and Finance Scholarship fund
• Lucas Sterne & Albert G. Spaeth Graduate Business Scholarship
• Robert and Tina Ralston Scholarship in Economics or Finance

Search these and other opportunities using the UCM Scholarship Finder.