Master of Business Administration in Finance

How long is this program?
2 Years, 5-6 Semesters
Is this online, in-person or hybrid?
On-Ground, Online
Where will I take my classes?
Gainesville, Online
Which semesters can I start?
Fall, Spring & Summer
What type of degree will I get?
MBA
How much is tuition?
See tuition table below
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Use financial analysis to guide business decisions

Brenau University’s MBA in Finance prepares you to evaluate financial information, explain your findings, and recommend a course of action. You’ll study investments, valuation, corporate financial policy, risk management, and international finance while developing the management skills to take on greater responsibility.

Available on-ground and online, the program combines specialized finance coursework with graduate-level study in how organizations operate. Professors emphasize using analytical findings to make decisions and communicating those decisions to others, preparing you with the skills you need to advance in a finance career across multiple industries.

Program at a glance

Degree:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Length:
2 years, 5-6 semesters
Total Credits:
33 Credit Hours
Format:
Online & on-ground
Location:
Gainesville & Online

Why earn an MBA in Finance?

As your responsibilities grow, you may need to evaluate investments, oversee budgets, or explain financial recommendations to colleagues with different areas of expertise.

An MBA in Finance develops your financial knowledge within a broader study of business management. Brenau’s program is designed for professionals preparing to move into upper management or enter the finance field.

What you’ll learn

Through finance and management coursework, you’ll develop your ability to:

  • Interpret financial findings and use them in business decisions
  • Evaluate investments and consider questions of valuation and financial risk
  • Apply financial management and budgeting concepts to business problems
  • Explain your analysis and recommendations to others
  • Use communication, negotiation, and team management skills when working through decisions

Brenau’s MBA in Finance emphasizes connecting analysis with real-world problem-solving. You’ll practice explaining what the findings mean and how they can inform a management decision.

Build financial expertise and management skills

The MBA requires 33 semester hours after completing the prerequisite sequence. This includes a 3-hour introduction course, an 18-hour business core, and a 12-hour finance major.

Begin with business communication

You’ll complete BA 507 Business Communications before moving into the MBA core. This course establishes communication as part of your graduate business preparation.

Study how organizations make decisions

The MBA core includes:

  • MK 715 Marketing Strategy
  • BA 717 Business Law and Ethics
  • BA 724 Financial Management and Budgeting
  • MG 729 Management of People
  • BA 799 Strategic Management

You’ll also choose between BA 670 Excellence in Operations and BA 707 Business Analytics.

Together, these courses place financial decisions within the broader responsibilities of managing an organization, including its people, strategy, operations, and ethical obligations.

Focus your studies on finance

Your finance major includes four required courses:

  • BA 749 International Finance
  • BA 752 Entrepreneurial Finance
  • BA 753 Investments
  • BA 754 Corporate Risk Management

You’ll complete BA 724 Financial Management and Budgeting before taking these courses.

Career paths with an MBA in Finance

The MBA in Finance can support professional growth in corporate finance, banking and investment services. Depending on your experience, potential directions include:

  • Financial management
  • Treasury management
  • Investment management
  • Banking management

The program can also help business owners evaluate financial decisions about their companies. Your experience and responsibilities will shape the roles you pursue.

Built for different kinds of students

For professionals seeking greater responsibility

If you already work in business, Brenau’s MBA in Finance allows you to deepen your financial knowledge and strengthen how you communicate recommendations. That combination matters for roles involving budgets, investments, and financial oversight.

For students moving into finance

If you want to change fields or build on your undergraduate education, your previous coursework helps determine where you begin. Brenau offers graduate prerequisite courses for students who need preparation in economics and accounting.

Why choose Brenau?

Develop skills by working closely with faculty

Small classes give you opportunities to ask questions and work directly with professors as you develop your analysis and understanding.

Connect financial findings with management decisions

Brenau’s professors emphasize problem-solving and explaining what an analysis means for a business. You’ll develop the communication and team management skills that accompany financial responsibility.

Choose on-ground or online study

Select the format that fits your plans. Online courses are organized around clear learning objectives, with faculty feedback to help you work through the material.

Meet your lead faculty

Dr. Fassil Fanta

Dr. Fassil Fanta joined Brenau University as a professor of economics in 2015. He received his Ph.D. in economics from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2010. Dr. Fanta has taught a variety of economics and finance courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Dr. Fanta is a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year and is thrilled to be teaching economics and finance in his home country of Ethiopia.

Read more about Dr. Fanta

Admissions requirements

To apply, you’ll need:

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • A GPA of at least 3.0
  • Official college transcripts
  • A resume

Prerequisite coursework

You can satisfy the prerequisite sequence through graduate coursework or qualifying undergraduate courses:

  • Economics: BA 508 Applied Economics for Managers, or both microeconomics and macroeconomics
  • Accounting and finance: BA 514 Overview of Financial Accounting, or both financial accounting and managerial finance

Courses used to meet these requirements must have been completed within the past five years with a grade of B or better. You may use the graduate option for one requirement and the undergraduate option for the other.

Contact Admissions to review your transcripts and determine whether you need prerequisite coursework in addition to the 33-hour MBA.

Estimated Tuition

Tuition Table for MBA in Finance
ModalityTuition Per Credit HourEstimated Total Tuition
On-ground$896$29,568
Online$575$18,976

* Tuition rate is for the current academic year. Rates are subject to change. See our Tuition and Fees page for specific rates.

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Take the next step

Talk with Brenau Admissions about your career goals and how the MBA in Finance could help you prepare.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I earn Brenau’s MBA in Finance online?

Yes. Brenau’s MBA in Finance is available on-ground and online, so you can choose the format that fits your needs.

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How is an MBA in Finance different from a general MBA?

Brenau’s MBA in Finance combines graduate business and management coursework with a required 12-hour finance major. Alongside subjects such as marketing strategy, business law, and managing people, you’ll take finance-specific courses including international finance, entrepreneurial finance, investments, and corporate risk management.

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How many credits are required for the MBA in Finance?

The MBA requires 33 semester hours after you complete the prerequisite sequence. Those hours include a 3-hour Business Communications course, an 18-hour business core, and a 12-hour finance major. Any prerequisite courses you need are additional to the 33 hours.

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What prerequisites do I need for the MBA in Finance?

You’ll need to satisfy prerequisites in economics, accounting, and finance. You can do this through Brenau’s graduate courses, Applied Economics for Managers and Overview of Financial Accounting, or through qualifying undergraduate coursework.

The undergraduate equivalents are both microeconomics and macroeconomics for the economics requirement, and both financial accounting and managerial finance for the accounting and finance requirement. Courses must have been completed within the past five years with a grade of B or better. You may use a different option for each requirement.

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What management skills will I develop alongside finance?

The MBA core includes the courses Management of People, Business Law and Ethics, Marketing Strategy, and Strategic Management. Faculty also emphasize explaining financial findings, negotiating and working with teams, helping you connect your analysis with the decisions and responsibilities of management.

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What careers can an MBA in Finance support?

The program is designed for professionals preparing to move into upper management or enter the finance field. Depending on your experience, potential directions include financial management, treasury management, investment management and banking management. Business owners can also apply the coursework to financial decisions within their companies.