Master of Business Administration degrees (MBAs) are associated with the fast track in business. A master’s degree in finance or an MBA with a finance concentration is especially valuable. People with graduate training in finance are eligible for general leadership positions in business plus a more exclusive selection of finance-focused jobs.
Top MBA programs expect their applicants to have gained practical business experience before enrolling, and most applicants are at least in their late twenties. MBA programs generally take two years to complete. Online programs in particular cater to working professionals. Flexible programs with 24/7 internet access and lectures in MP3 format let business professionals study anytime and anywhere.
The online master’s degree programs listed below are among those offered by regionally accredited colleges and universities. Moreover, they are endorsed by AACSB, the International Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
- Carnegie Mellon University’s FlexMode Distance Learning MBA lets students take elective courses for almost the entire second year of studies, allowing for a focus on finance. FlexMode courses are offered at corporate sites across the U.S.
- Florida Atlantic University offers an online master’s program in accountancy and an online MBA with a finance track.
- The prestigious University of Massachusetts awards an MBA through UMassOnline. A concentration in finance is available.
- The State University of New York (SUNY) offers an online master’s degree program in accountancy through its Institute of Technology.
- The University of Houston’s School of Business has an online MBA program with a concentration in finance.
Dozens more online finance degree programs can be found online and in distance learning guidebooks. Remember to spend your money wisely by only enrolling in a school that’s recognized through the Council on Higher Educational Accreditation or the U.S. Department of Education.