Bigger Goals Demand Broader Thinking

You know finance. Now multiply that advantage by diving deeper and thinking bigger at the same time. Earning an M.B.A. with a Finance major empowers accelerated career growth in ways a traditional Master’s Degree in Finance can’t.

Build senior-level business savvy, with a well-rounded curriculum covering all key disciplines, while also furthering your financial expertise. The combination is a formidable advantage for startups and C-level positions alike.

  • Combines core M.B.A. classes, with specialized focus on corporate finance, securities analysis, portfolio management, and financial institutions and markets.
  • Finance major emphasizes theory and analysis, including relevant techniques of economic analysis, mathematics, and statistics.

“I try to help students overcome the fear of time value of money (TVM) concept by teaching that it’s just a simple system with five variables. When students grasp finance concepts and learn to apply them in both their personal and professional lives, finance becomes fun.”

H. Young Baek, Ph.D., Co-Chair and Professor of Finance
H. Young Baek

Quick Facts

Curriculum

NSU’s M.B.A. program is 37-49 total credits to complete, depending on undergraduate coursework.

Start Dates

The M.B.A. in Finance Major is available to start in August, October, January, March and May.

Delivery Options

Classes for the Master of Business Administration program with a major in Finance are offered weeknights at NSU's Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus and online (asynchronously).

Tuition

Visit the Tuition and Fees page for more information. Discounted rates are available through our employer tuition program.

Application Deadline

Fall I: August 15
Fall II: October 1
Winter I: December 15
Winter II: March 1
Summer: May 1

Tuition Assistance for NSU Business Programs

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Employer Tuition Assistance Program

NSU Business partners with more than 135 local and national organizations to offer discounted employee tuition of up to 20% through our employer tuition program.
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NSU Alumni Tuition Discount

NSU alumni are eligible for a tuition award of 20% off any graduate degree or business certificate program. Alumni also receive an application fee waiver and access to a dedicated adviser to assist throughout the admission process.

Earning Potential

Financial Manager

$117,990 Average Salary Per Year

7% Projected Employment Growth

Chief Financial Officer

$175,110 Average Salary Per Year

6% Projected Employment Growth

Financial Analyst

$80,310 Average Salary Per Year

12% Projected Employment Growth

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Finance Curriculum

M.B.A. Core Courses (22–31 credits)
Credits
ACT 5001*
Introductory Accounting (ACT 5001* )
ACT 5140
Accounting for Decision Makers (ACT 5140 / Credits: 3 )
3
FIN 5008*
Business Finance (FIN 5008* / Credits: 3 )
3
FIN 5130
Financial Management (FIN 5130 / Credits: 3 )
3
ISM 5150
Information Strategy for Digital Transformation (ISM 5150 / Credits: 3 )
3
MGT 5001**
Developing Academic and Career Success (MGT 5001** / Credits: 1 )
1
MGT 5105
Managing Organizational Behavior in a Dynamic and Complex World (MGT 5105 / Credits: 3 )
3
MGT 5170
Applying Strategy for Managers (MGT 5170 / Credits: 3 )
3
MKT 5125
Marketing Decisions for Managers (MKT 5125 / Credits: 3 )
3
QNT 5000*
Foundations of Business Statistics (QNT 5000* / Credits: 3 )
3
QNT 5160
Analytical Modeling for Decision Making (QNT 5160 / Credits: 3 )
3
Finance (15 credits) - Choose Four
Credits
FIN 5504
Real World Finance and Sustainability (FIN 5504 / Credits: 3 )
3
FIN 5515
International Finance in a Sustainable World (FIN 5515 / Credits: 3 )
3
FIN 5540
Banking (FIN 5540 / Credits: 3 )
3
FIN 5545
Financial Engineering (FIN 5545 / Credits: 3 )
3
FIN 5550
Sustainable Investment Strategies (FIN 5550 / Credits: 3 )
3
FIN 5570
Advanced Corporate Finance and Sustainability (FIN 5570 / Credits: 3 )
3
Choose One:
Credits
Open elective—any course in HCBE excluding CHS, ISEC, MSIT, and MMIS prefixes ( / Credits: 3 )
3
FIN 5580
Finance Internship (FIN 5580 / Credits: 3 )
3

* Course may be waived at the discretion of the department chair or designee. Waivers will only be considered when an equivalent course with a grade of C has been completed in the past 10 years.
** Students must take MGT 5001 in their first term.

For a full list of all course descriptions, visit coursewizard.nova.edu.

Current students: Please consult your Academic Advisor for program requirements or access SharkLink for your Degree Works audit. Program requirements are subject to change, and your Academic Advisor or Degree works audit can provide you with the courses required for your catalog term.

Success Stories

NSU Business Among Top Business Schools in the World

As an accredited member of AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship is recognized for the highest standard of achievement for business education, earned by less than 6% of the world's schools offering business degree programs. AACSB requires schools to meet standards of excellence in areas including teaching, research, curriculum development, and student learning.

Entering a program that complies with the highest accreditation standards in the world guarantees that you will learn advanced skills for high-level, long-term success in business and beyond.

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With rigorous coverage of core financial principles and skills integrated with the principles of sustainability, you will review socially responsible projects that are promoting sustainability in our world, including those in healthcare, tourism, and transportation.

Take The Next Step

The H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship graduate enrollment office is located in the Carl DeSantis Building in Suite 1115 on NSU's Fort Lauderdale-Davie campus in Davie, Florida. Click here for a map.

Phone: (954) 262-5067 or Toll-Free: (800) 672-7223 x25067

Email: hcbeinfo@nova.edu

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