Finance (MBA)

MASTER’S OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN FINANCE

A Powerful Educational Experience

Students pursuing our Finance concentration will gain insight into the key sub-areas of finance, including corporate finance, investment analysis and portfolio management. The emphasis is on the application of finance, economics, accounting, and statistics. Students are able to gain an understanding of the structure, function, and operation of the equity, fixed income, and derivatives markets. Additionally, students will be prepping for professional licensing and certification opportunities.

A Cutting-Edge Curriculum

Understanding the factors that drive prices in financial markets is a critical skill in a graduate business education. These courses deal with the theories, analysis, and management of investments in the global capital markets. The international flow of funds, exchange rates, political and inflation risks, along with capital structure, cash management and more.

The management of the Monteagle Fund, Niagara Universities Student Managed Investment Fund, is an integral part our Finance program. The Fund has a portfolio value of over $450,000 and is comprised of both stock, bond, and Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) investments. Operated as a course, students are assigned to Sector Coverage teams to monitor the performance of investments within their sector. Coverage teams also have the responsibility to propose investments in their sectors that meet the Monteagle Fund investment objectives.

FLEXIBILITY

Complete your studies in as little as one year (or at your own pace) – with a flexible schedule that includes on-campus, online, hybrid, and weekend course offerings.

AFFORDABILITY

We provide an affordable tuition rate that allows for access to scholarships, graduate assistantships, and corporate partnership discounts Additionally, working professionals may have access to employer reimbursement funding.

QUALITY

Faculty leading these courses have extensive field and research experience and are leaders within the industry regionally. They bring that expertise into the classroom, offering the most in-depth look into industry operations and best practices.

MASTER’S OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN FINANCE

Among the insights of your faculty in the classroom, the department will also provide career assistance to help you move beyond NU. With access to current industry professionals from site visits, case studies, guest speakers, and our faculty’s personal networks, you will receive valuable connections to the real world to help with your career growth.

The opportunities to work with your resume, cover letter, job opportunities, and connections is done within the department to equip you with the proper skills and knowledge to stand above the rest.

Careers: Students graduating with a concentration in Finance are eligible for career opportunities within corporate finance, international finance, banking, insurance, and various professional examinations.

“The Finance program has done a great job in providing me with a high level and well-rounded understanding of the finance discipline. The professors are highly professional, going above and beyond to provide an educational experience that is both informative and transformational. I appreciate the smaller class sizes that allow you to develop connections with not only your peers, but also your professors which only positively adds to your entire experience.”

Jordan Wishman, M.S.’23

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) connects educators, students, and businesses to achieve a common goal: to create the next generation of great leaders. Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB provides quality assurance, business education intelligence, and professional development services to more than 1,500-member organizations and more than 785 accredited business schools worldwide.

Among only 5% of business schools worldwide that receive this honor, our AACSB accreditation allows Niagara University’s top performing business students induction into the Beta Gamma Sigma international business honor society for life.

About Niagara University

The Holzschuh College of Business Administration’s graduate programs seek to impart students with a mastery of business knowledge, skills, and learning experiences that develop leaders in real-world applications. Our programs provide opportunities in business theory through experience and are designed with flexibility to serve the needs of working professionals and traditional full-time students.