MBA in Finance Online

Flexible

With no set class meeting times, you can learn on your schedule and access online course materials 24/7. Our online MBA program offers more fluidity around assignment due dates than before and course resources better suited for the on-the-go learner.

Affordable

As part of our mission to make higher education more accessible, we’re committed to keeping our tuition rates low. In fact, we offer some of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation.

Respected

Founded in 1932, SNHU is a private, nonprofit institution with over 160,000 graduates across the country. SNHU is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) — which means our 200+ associate, bachelor's and master's programs meet high academic standards. In addition, many of SNHU's degree programs also carry specialized programmatic accreditation. This includes our portfolio of business programs, which are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

To be regionally accredited, one of 7 regional accreditation organizations recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) has determined that the university meets its high academic standards and expectations. Most nonprofit institutions are institutionally accredited.

In addition, SNHU's suite of online business programs, including the MBA, are also programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

In addition, SNHU has been nationally recognized for its efforts to lead the way toward more innovative, affordable and achievable education:

• “Most Innovative” regional university honors from U.S. News & World Report each year since 2015
• A $1 million grant from Google.org to explore soft skills assessments for high-need youth
• Recognition as a 2017 Digital Learning Innovator by the Online Learning Consortium

Extensive Business Alumni Network

Since our first MBA graduate class in 1974, we’ve welcomed over 20,000 MBA graduates to our alumni network. For current students, that means an extensive business networking group, an opportunity to seek out college mentorship opportunities and learn from students who have already walked the path.

93.6% of online students would recommend SNHU (according to a 2022 survey with 17,000+ respondents). Discover why SNHU may be right for you.

Expanding access to quality higher education means removing the barriers that may stand between you and your degree. That’s why you can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials:

• Completed free application
• Undergraduate transcripts, which we can retrieve for you by submitting a transcript request form

Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our 5 graduate terms.

If you’re ready to apply, follow these simple steps to get the process going:

• Complete free graduate application
• Submit undergraduate transcripts
• Work with an admission counselor to explore financial options and walk through application process

Notes: 

• Laptop or desktop?  Whichever you choose depends on your personal preference and work style, though laptops tend to offer more flexibility. 

• Note:  Chromebooks (Chrome OS) and iPads (iOS) do not meet the minimum requirements for coursework at SNHU. These offer limited functionality and do not work with some course technologies. They are not acceptable as the only device you use for coursework. While these devices are convenient and may be used for some course functions, they cannot be your primary device. SNHU does, however, have an affordable laptop option that it recommends: Dell Latitude 3301 with Windows 10. 

• Office 365 Pro Plus is available free of charge to all SNHU students and faculty. The Office suite will remain free while you are a student at SNHU. Upon graduation you may convert to a paid subscription if you wish. Terms subject to change at Microsoft's discretion. Review system requirements for Microsoft 365 plans for business, education and government. 

• Antivirus software: Check with your ISP as they may offer antivirus software free of charge to subscribers. 

Video Communication Platform:

• Mac or PC desktop or laptop (not a mobile device or tablet)
• Webcam
• Microphone
• Required: At least 1 Mbps upload/download speed
• Learn more about our detailed technical requirements

Internet Connectivity for Virtual Labs:

• Recommended: 5Mbps upload/download speed with less than 40ms latency

With an MBA in Finance, your career options are truly limitless. You can combine your business acumen with your financial expertise to serve in any number of business roles in private business, government or nonprofits.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers in the business and financial occupations sectors are expected to grow by 7% from 2021 to 2031^.1 That's higher than the national average for all occupations.

Some career opportunities with a finance MBA are:

• Investment banker. In this role, you may help clients raise funds to finance various activities. You may play a key role in helping to develop businesses. You may also provide financial advice to clients on how to raise necessary capital to fund their own interests. This role requires financial savvy as well as strong communication skills.
• Management consultant. This is a dynamic role with many opportunities to serve businesses of all sizes. Your role may be to solve complex financial problems and identify financial strengths and weaknesses of a business. Problem solving and analytical skills are key for success in this role.
• Accountant or auditor. In this role, you'd be the expert who ensures financial compliance for your organization. You may compute any owed taxes and prepare tax returns. You may also make recommendations for best practices to manage the financial health of your organization overall.
• Chief executive officer. While most corporations have a chief financial officer dedicated to overseeing financial matters, it’s important for the CEO to have a clear understanding of the implications for different decisions. The person in this role also needs to be prepared to speak to the company’s overall financial position, which is where the MBA in Finance can come in handy.
• Small business owner. Every decision a small business owner makes impacts finances. And, as a small business, they typically can’t afford to hire someone dedicated to financial management. The breadth of skills gained in the MBA program provides an excellent foundation to own or manage a small business.

We strongly recommend considering an online MBA in Finance. You'll be able to take courses at your own convenience, with 24/7 access to all course material. Faculty are all professionals in the field, offering top-notch instruction.

If you already have a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field from an accredited school, you may be able to waive the foundation requirements. If your bachelor’s degree is in a non-business-related field, you may have to complete up to 2 foundational courses to ensure you are best prepared to succeed. No GRE or GMAT scores are required.

Our team of admission counselors can also discuss with you any credits you have received previously from other institutions and give you a credit assessment to see if there is an opportunity for transfer. (At SNHU, you can transfer up to 6 credits toward your MBA program from previously attended institutions.)

Our student support services team members are ready to assist you throughout your time with SNHU, from admission and advising, to our career team and our alumni network for continued networking.

Because there are so many directions in which you can take your career with an MBA in Finance, there is a wide range of what you can earn with this degree.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, prospects for job growth across all business and financial occupations look bright. There is an estimated 7% of growth through 2031, which is higher than the national average.¹ The median average across all business and financial occupations is $76,750, which is much higher than the national average wage for all occupations.¹

Financial analysts, in particular, earned a median salary of $95,570 in 2021.¹ And top executives earned a median salary of $99,980 in 2021.¹

The earning potential is great, but so is the competition. The better prepared you are with a credential like an MBA in Finance, the more you can stand out in a tough job market.

While both an MBA in Finance and a master’s in finance can lead to a rewarding career, there are some key differences between the two. Most notably, an MS in Finance is focused on exactly that: finance. An MBA in Finance, on the other hand, has a business foundation with a 3-course finance emphasis. The MBA can be seen as more versatile if you are open to a wide variety of careers.

“The master’s in finance is excellent preparation for a finance-specific career, while the MBA in Finance is good for a variety of business careers,” said Kristin Regis, associate dean of business programs for Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). “The MBA offers a broader range of skills that will make it easy to switch tracks if you decide you’d rather not focus on finance. The MBA also has the added benefit of preparing you for management positions.”

At SNHU, our online MBA in Finance offers a solid business foundation with a comprehensive understanding of business-related finance. You can graduate with this degree ready to excel as a high-level business executive in a variety of professional fields. You can also be prepared to view an organization holistically from a well-informed, business-related vision.

If you have a mind for business and a head for numbers, a finance MBA could be right for you. This degree is an extremely marketable credential because it offers you training in a sought-after skill set that combines business principles with the finer points of finance.

With an MBA in Finance, you could apply your project management, portfolio management and overall financial acumen to work in career fields such as:

• Banking: With an MBA in Finance, you may wish to work in banking management and financial institutional operations.
• Corporate finance: Your degree could lead to a career in any number of organizations, from large to small corporations to government entities or nonprofit organizations. In any of these organizations, you may analyze financial statements or corporate investments, lead portfolio management, or make recommendations with regards to global investment opportunities.
• Supply chain management: An MBA in Finance degree does more than prepare you to run a business. It helps facilitate and improve the day-to-day function of an organization. And it can help you develop long-term, fiscally viable strategies to help your organization stay operational in the face of unforeseen economic changes.
• Information technology: An MBA shows that you have the training needed to speak the language of business in a variety of professional settings. Your degree can stand for the fact that you have received training in leadership, operations management, marketing and business ethics with an emphasis in financial literacy. These are beneficial qualities to any business including IT, where innovation often leads the way. Developing business plans that align to a company's strategic goals and innovation tactics is essential in IT and many other industries.
• Education: Perhaps you wish to teach at college level. An MBA in Finance could lead to opportunities to give back. Engaging with your community through teaching courses to students in business and finance, you can bring real-world experience in the industry into the classroom. You may also wish to build on your MBA with a doctorate in business or finance and teach at the university level as well.

¹Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet, at:

• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm (viewed Nov. 21, 2022)
• https://www.bls.gov/OOH/management/top-executives.htm (viewed Nov. 21, 2022)
• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm (viewed Nov. 21, 2022)

Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.