Online MBA in Finance

Graduates who major in finance are in high demand in a range of industries, and our finance specialization program is ranked #2 among online MBA specialty programs by U.S. News & World Report. Tailor the focus of your online MBA and advance your career prospects with a strong foundation in financial thinking.

In this program, you’ll learn how to:

• Understand markets and institutions by diving into economics, business law foundations, and organizational behavior
• Deliver value through functional excellence in operations management, marketing management, and financial management
• Use digital technology innovation and development of strategic capabilities to sustain a competitive advantage in your field

Learn from the best minds in the field

World-renowned, full-time Kelley School of Business faculty teach Kelley Direct courses in finance.

Qualify for high demand jobs

An online MBA in finance will give you the skills and knowledge to pursue careers where qualified applicants are highly valued, including:

• Corporate finance
• Investment banking
• Investment management
• Risk and insurance
• Management consulting

As a Kelley Direct Online MBA student, you get the dedicated support of an experienced career coach throughout the program and even after graduation. Your coach can help you navigate challenges and opportunities in your current role, as well as carve a path for your future career goals. 

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Grow your professional network

Whether you’re taking the next step in your career or navigating a career change, Kelley Direct Student Leadership Associations (SLAs) offer welcoming, supportive networking opportunities with people in your chosen field. Join the Finance and Investments SLA for in-person and online meetups, discussions, and professional development events.

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Major requirements

You’ll need to successfully complete the second block of the Kelley Direct Integrated Core curriculum before starting finance major requirements. Majoring in finance requires 12 credits of coursework, making up half of the 24 open elective credits required to earn your Kelley Direct Online MBA.

Required finance courses (6 credits) include:

• Asset Pricing and Security Valuation
• Valuation and Capital Investments

The remaining 6 credits can be fulfilled with your choice of two finance electives (3 credits each).

Learn more about the Kelley Direct curriculum

The Kelley Direct Online MBA program offers seven different majors to choose from, as well as the option to forgo a major and complete your course requirements with any combination of open electives you choose.

In addition to finance, you can also major in:

• Business analytics
• Digital technology management
• Entrepreneurship and corporate innovation
• Marketing
• Strategy and leadership
• Supply chain and operations

We don’t use an online program manager (OPM): What it means for you and the value of your MBA

At Kelley Direct, our approach to business education is drastically different from any other MBA program. We deliver our #1–ranked online MBA program—with signature in-person experiences and an innovative curriculum taught by full-time faculty—at a much lower price than our competitors. How?

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