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The Online MBA in Finance

Drive Strategy in the Age of AI and Analytics.

Finance leaders who shape organizations don't stop at analysis—they translate financial data into strategic direction, guide capital decisions that fuel growth, and position enterprises for long-term success. Santa Clara University's Online MBA with a concentration in Finance develops professionals who operate at this level: connecting investment strategy with business objectives, aligning capital allocation with competitive advantage, and leading with both analytical rigor and ethical conviction.

This MBA program in Finance prepares you to move beyond technical roles into positions where you influence enterprise decisions. Grounded in Silicon Valley's innovation culture and guided by Jesuit values, it develops your ability to combine analytical precision with principled decision-making. You'll graduate equipped to meet the dual demands of today's stakeholders: financial performance and responsible stewardship.

This preparation translates into measurable career advancement: 93% of Santa Clara Online MBA alumni report salary increases within six months of graduation.1

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Program Snapshot: Online MBA in Finance

  • Four start dates: fall, winter, spring, and summer
  • Graduate in as little as two years
  • Two on-campus residencies
  • AACSB-accredited

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Build Comprehensive Expertise in Strategic Finance

Many MBA programs can build quantitative skills. SCU’s Online MBA with a concentration in Finance positions you to influence the decisions that determine how organizations invest, grow, and compete.

The curriculum starts with MBA core courses in operations, marketing, leadership, and data analytics, deepening your understanding of how businesses operate across all functions. Your finance concentration then focuses this broader perspective on capital allocation, investment analysis, valuation methodologies, and risk assessment—the financial decisions that enable or constrain everything else an organization does.

Why is this important? Because effective financial leadership requires cross-functional fluency. You'll need to evaluate capital projects alongside operations teams, analyze customer acquisition economics with marketing colleagues, and present investment recommendations to boards who weigh strategic fit as much as financial return. SCU's Online MBA degree in Finance builds this essential versatility.

Finance Concentration Course Highlights

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FNCE 2482: Business Valuation (4 units)

Learn to implement finance theory for real-world valuation problems. Gain practical valuation tools for assessing companies and securities through discounted cash-flow analysis, estimated cost of capital, market multiples, free-cash flow, and pro forma models.
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FNCE 2405: Investments (4 units)

Develop expertise essential to investment professionals and individual investors alike. Study how to evaluate and select stocks, bonds, options, and other securities. Explore evidence-based investment knowledge including portfolio construction, asset pricing, market efficiency, and behavioral finance—understanding both the cognitive shortcuts that drive decisions and the disciplined analysis that produces results.
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FNCE 2484: Financial Engineering (4 units)

Master the design, valuation, and risk management of derivative securities including futures, options, and structured products. Examine arbitrage theory, credit derivatives, swaps, and currency derivatives through mathematical modeling with applications in investments, corporate finance, and risk management.

Your concentration also includes courses in financial management, corporate finance strategy, and advanced topics, so you can customize your Online MBA in Finance around your career goals.

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The Advantages of SCU's MBA Concentration in Finance

Strategic Finance Across the Enterprise

Not all finance MBA programs are structured the same way. Some offer finance electives within a general MBA framework. Santa Clara's MBA concentration in Finance integrates specialized coursework throughout your degree to build comprehensive expertise that connects financial decisions to enterprise strategy.

You'll learn to evaluate investments through multiple lenses: financial metrics, operational feasibility, market dynamics, and strategic fit. This integrated approach develops finance leaders who bridge departments and influence enterprise direction—not just analysts who manage spreadsheets. SCU's concentration structure ensures that you graduate with this integrated perspective embedded in your training from day one.

Ethical Finance for Modern Leadership

Santa Clara's Jesuit foundation integrates ethical considerations into every aspect of financial decision-making. You'll examine ESG frameworks, navigate complex compliance environments, and evaluate the long-term implications of capital allocation choices. This grounding prepares you to lead with conviction and credibility in organizations where stakeholder trust matters as much as financial results.

Silicon Valley Access With National Reach

You'll learn from faculty who bring real-world experience from companies like Apple, IBM, and CitiBank. Your classmates are finance professionals from diverse industries across the country. Through two on-campus residencies, you'll build face-to-face relationships with peers, faculty, and industry professionals who become your professional network for decades. And because this is distance learning, you access these advantages from wherever you live.
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Lead Marketing at Every Level

An MBA degree in Finance from the Leavey School of Business positions you for leadership roles that shape how organizations allocate capital, manage risk, and create value:

  • Chief financial officer (CFO): Guide financial strategy, capital allocation, and business planning for entire enterprises
  • Financial director/VP: Lead finance functions with strategic vision and cross-functional influence
  • Corporate finance manager: Drive capital structure decisions, M&A analysis, and investment strategy
  • Investment manager/director: Evaluate opportunities, construct portfolios, and manage assets for institutions or high-net-worth clients
  • Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) leader: Forecast performance, model scenarios, and guide executive decision-making
  • Treasury director: Manage organizational liquidity, capital markets relationships, and financial risk
  • Financial consultant/advisor: Guide diverse organizations on capital strategy, valuation, and financial transformation

What Success Looks Like

93%
of alumni report salary increases within six months of graduation1
#3
in Career Outcomes
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Beyond immediate compensation, you'll develop strategic thinking that sustains long careers, adaptability that thrives through market shifts, and ethical grounding that builds trust. In an era when marketing changes constantly, these capabilities matter more than mastery of any single platform.

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24/7 flexibility. Uncompromising quality.

Santa Clara designed this Online MBA concentration in Finance for working professionals who can't relocate or step away from their careers.

Complete your MBA in as little as two years while working full-time. Four annual start dates let you begin when it serves your situation. All classes are conducted online with asynchronous and synchronous elements—watch lectures and complete assignments on your schedule while joining live sessions for real-time collaboration.

 Two short on-campus residencies bring you to campus for intensive, face-to-face experiences. You'll participate in workshops and networking events that transform your cohort from online connections into lasting professional relationships.

The online format helps you maintain career momentum throughout your program. You'll apply new knowledge to your current role as you study—often increasing your value and visibility at your company.

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FAQs for the Online MBA in Marketing

Does a finance concentration take longer than a general MBA?
No. Santa Clara's Finance concentration follows the same timeline as the general MBA—completion in as little as two years. The concentration means you'll choose specialized classes for a portion of your coursework while completing the full core MBA curriculum. You gain deep expertise without extending your time to graduation.

What networking opportunities are available within the finance program?
Two on-campus residencies give you face-to-face access to peers, faculty, and industry professionals through workshops and networking events. You'll also join the Leavey School of Business alumni community and connect with career services. The relationships you build—especially within your cohort—become a professional network that will support your career-long success.

What’s the workload for the MBA in Finance concentration?
To complete classes, readings, and assignments, expect to spend 20-25 hours per week.
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Take Command of Your Finance Future

Tomorrow’s finance leaders will be those who translate complex financial data into strategic direction, balance quantitative rigor with business context, and lead with analytical precision and ethical conviction.

Santa Clara University's Online MBA with a concentration in Finance develops exactly these leaders. Through Silicon Valley expertise, Jesuit values, and a curriculum designed for ambitious professionals, you'll gain the knowledge, network, and perspective to advance your career and expand your impact.

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Admissions Deadlines for the Online MBA Program

Feb
26
Priority Deadline
February 26
Spring 2026 Term
Mar
15
Application Deadline
March 15
Spring 2026 Term
Mar
30
Next Start
March 30
Spring 2026 Term
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Sources
  1. As of June 30, 2025. Based on self-reported data from Online MBA program alumni, in graduating cohorts between 2021 and February 2025, at six months post-graduation.
  2. Retrieved on December 29, 2025, from poetsandquants.com/2024/12/15/best-online-mba-programs-in-the-u-s-for-2025/6/