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.
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.
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.
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.
Contact
Laura Little, DBA
Program Director
laura.little@dos5.net
570-945-8433
Graduate Catalog and Course Requirements
2024-2025
Download 24-25 Graduate (PDF)
Featured Faculty
Patricia Davis, PhD
Elizabeth Schneider, JD
Kevin Vinson
Contact
Dr. Patricia Davis
Program Director
570-945-8424
patricia.davis@dos5.net
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