Program Overview
Learn what our online MBA in Finance program can offer you
In the online Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Avila University, prepare for leadership roles by developing essential tools in financial management, financial markets and instruments, and international finance.
This 100% online, IACBE-accredited 10-course MBA program is designed for you to develop a financial acumen through in-depth studies of financial markets, managing financial risk, and more. In this unique, accessible, and affordable program, you will interact with highly engaged faculty eager to transform you into a financial decision-maker who can benefit any company.
Career opportunities in finance:
- Financial Manager
- Financial Advisor
- Budget Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Financial Manager
- Financial Advisor
- Budget Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Banker
Tuition
Learn how our affordable tuition fits with your finances
The MBA in Finance online program tuition is the same affordable, pay-by-the-course rate for all U.S. residents. Fees are included in the total tuition, and financial aid may be available. Choosing Avila University means choosing a top 10 affordable online master's program, according to Forbes (2024).
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA in Finance | $600 | $1,800 | $18,000* |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Take note of these calendar deadlines
Ideal for working professionals, the MBA in Finance online program features 8-week courses and multiple start dates each year so you can begin at the time that works best for you. View the full calendar for all upcoming starts and corresponding deadlines.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 2025 | 1/6/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/6/25 | 3/2/25 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 2 2025 | 3/3/25 | 2/26/25 | 2/26/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/3/25 | 5/4/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Learn how to apply to the online finance MBA
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to the Avila online MBA in Finance below.
Master’s in Finance Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- No GRE or GMAT required
In order to be eligible to receive an MBA degree from Avila University, you must have the following:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- GPA requirements for unconditional admission: 2.75 cumulative grade point average at the completion of the undergraduate degree
- GPA requirements for conditional admission: 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the completion of the undergraduate degree
- Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended
Submit all official transcripts to:
Email: [email protected]
Mail: MBA Admissions
Avila University
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64145
Courses
Preview the topics you'll study in our MBA in Finance online degree courses
In order to earn the MBA in Finance online, you will complete 10 courses for a total of 30 credit hours. There are no leveling courses or prerequisites required. Students who have not taken a statistics course in previous coursework will be required to take EC604 Statistical Analysis, increasing the total program credit hours to 33.
Course objectives:
- Build stronger analytical and communication skills to analyze how real business decisions affect the value of the firm
- Learn to make informed corporate investment and financial decisions
- Calculate financial ratios and make business forecasts
- Study capital budgeting decisions and resource allocation
- Manage dividends and repurchases
- Learn about the management of the corporate capital structure
Course objectives:
- Understand critical international finance and business concepts
- Understand and reflect on the diversity of international financial market environment across different countries including the bond markets, the equity market, and the money market
- Reflect and analyze the opportunities and challenges provided by international financial markets to MNCs
- Develop an understanding of the foreign exchange market, different theories about exchange rate determination, and different exchange rate regimes
- Consider and evaluate the impacts of specific local or firm actions on global community
- Examine and evaluate the development of global organizations and institutional over time and its effects upon the financial system, the economy and the society
- Build strong analytical skills and data processing abilities to analyze real exchange rate data and understand exchange rate movement and behavior
- Be able to carry out exchange rate forecasting using different techniques
- Build strong analytical skills to solve real business problems faced by multinational corporations
- Apply critical thinking to make informed decisions in the international context
- Identify potential risk factors and learn to measure risk exposure and perform risk management in a global business setting using various approaches
- Demonstrate professional communication skills in the business setting via written, oral and technological means
- Promote business ethics
Course objectives:
- Develop skills that enable students to understand and be able to analyze the financial system of the US and the world
- Utilize evaluative and logical approaches in analyzing information and developing conclusions regarding finance and current business issues
For students without any previous stats course, EC604 Statistical Analysis will be required. Any previous stats course taken will be reviewed to determine if EC604 is required.
The School of Business at Avila University has received specialized accreditation for its MBAs in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, International Business, Management, and Marketing through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
*Students who have not taken a statistics course in previous coursework will be required to take EC604 Statistical Analysis, increasing the total program credit hours to 33 and total tuition to $19,800.
