Master of Business Administration in Financial Management Online
This online graduate program develops your interprofessional abilities by combining strategic leadership with the real-world application of tools and techniques so you can deliver results as a valuable asset in a number of financially driven industries.
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Program Overview
Why consider the online Financial Management MBA program
Elevate your career opportunities and earning potential by gaining expertise in navigating the ins and outs of finance. The Master of Business Administration in Financial Management online program prepares you for professional advancement in a variety of corporate environments including financial institutions, brokerage firms, insurance companies and nonprofit organizations.
As a student, you will enhance your knowledge of key business functions and managerial decision-making in our online MBA core coursework. You will also gain advanced skills in corporate finance, investments, risk management, regulations, economic variables in markets and international commerce, as well as money management.
In this online MBA in Financial Management, you will:
- Participate in case studies exploring corporate finance issues and solutions
- Examine global financial systems through a study of financial markets, major financial institutions and financial regulation
- Study international business with a focus on commerce between nations and investments across markets, securities and analysis
- Develop your aptitude for risk management involving various futures and options, hedging for risk reduction, speculative trading for profit, and fundamentals of overall portfolio strategy
- Participate in case studies exploring corporate finance issues and solutions
- Examine global financial systems through a study of financial markets, major financial institutions and financial regulation
- Study international business with a focus on commerce between nations and investments across markets, securities and analysis
- Develop your aptitude for risk management involving various futures and options, hedging for risk reduction, speculative trading for profit, and fundamentals of overall portfolio strategy
Career outcomes for the Online MBA in Financial Management include:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Investment Banker
- Portfolio Compliance Director
- VP of Corporate Finance
- Senior Credit Manager
- Chief Financial Officer
- Investment Banker
- Portfolio Compliance Director
- VP of Corporate Finance
- Senior Credit Manager
Accreditation
The Lamar University College of Business offers you access to a powerful business school alumni network and a business education backed by AACSB International accreditation – the gold standard of quality in business education worldwide.
Tuition
Our affordable tuition includes fees
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing a Master of Business Administration in Financial Management online. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
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MBA in Financial Management | $438 | $1,315 | $13,153 |
*University fees are included in the tuition listed. University fees are able to be covered by Financial Aid if you choose to apply and are qualified.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
In addition to the textbook, some courses may require ancillary course materials that may range up to $150 each. Use of additional resources are at the discretion of each professor.
Financial Aid
Ready to get started on your degree program online but need help finding ways to fund your education? We can help you discover student financing sources that include grants, loans and other payment options. Learn more about financial aid here.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
See the schedule for our online MBA in Financial Management
Our Master of Business Administration in Financial Management online program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
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Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 9/23/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/7/24 | 12/12/24 |
Spring I | 1/16/25 | 12/26/24 | 1/2/25 | 1/9/25 | 3/7/25 |
Spring II | 3/17/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/10/25 | 5/7/25 |
Summer I | 5/29/25 | 5/8/25 | 5/15/25 | 5/20/25 | 7/31/25 |
Fall 1 | 8/21/25 | 8/7/25 | 8/7/25 | 8/15/25 | |
Fall 2 | 9/29/25 | 9/15/25 | 9/15/25 | 9/23/25 |
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Admissions
Read the details of our admission criteria
The Master of Business Administration in Financial Management online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Official Transcripts*
- Submit your application and one-time $25 application fee online
Leveling Requirements
Students with non-business undergraduate degrees may be required to take two leveling courses: ACCT 5315 and FINC 5300. International students, who are required to submit an English Proficiency Test score may be required to take BCOM 3350 at the discretion of the MBA Office.Pre-MBA
The Pre-MBA program allows students to take up to 9 hours of graduate level coursework to apply toward their MBA. In order to qualify for Pre-MBA admission, students must have a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA.
University Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (cumulative or last 60 hours, 4.0 system). The GMAT/GRE is waived if the GPA is 2.5 or higher.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with an undergraduate GPA of below 2.5 and GMAT (or the GMAT equivalent of GRE) scores totaling at least 1,000 points based on the formula: 200 times the undergraduate GPA (cumulative or last 60 hours, 4.0 system) plus the GMAT (or the GMAT equivalent of GRE) score.
Send transcripts to:
Lamar University Online Admissions
PO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
OR
Submit electronically to [email protected]
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*All applicants must submit official transcript(s) indicating: 1) The conferred bachelor's or master's degree as required for the program of application from a regionally accredited US institution or its equivalent. 2) The transcript of the most recent attendance if it differs from the institution of the conferred degree. This requirement applies regardless of the length of time in attendance and regardless of whether credit was earned or is desired. However, if a department or program wishes to review additional transcripts from prior attendance for decision purposes, the department or program may directly request the applicant to submit the official transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions for processing. Students must be eligible to re-enter all colleges and universities previously attended. Failure to disclose previous college attendance is justification for revocation of acceptance and dismissal from Lamar University.
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Take a look at the topics you will study in our online financial management classes
The Master of Business Administration in Financial Management online features graduate-level business coursework that provides a foundation in marketing, accounting, economics and management, along with specialized courses in finance, investments, international commerce, capital markets, and more. Students with non-business undergraduate degrees may be required to take additional leveling courses.
International students whose admission to Lamar University required a TOEFL or IELTS exam will be required to take Business Communication (BCOM 3350) as part of their leveling requirements.
*International students who needed a TOEFL or IELTS exam for admission will also be required to take Business Communications, BCOM 3500 as part of their leveling requirements.
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