Master of Business Administration with a Specialization in Finance Online
Gain the advanced financial knowledge to move into executive management roles in the MBA with a Specialization in Finance 100% online program. This program will deliver quantitative and financial analysis skills that can benefit any business decision maker, regardless of functional area or corporate sector.
Program Overview
More about our online MBA in Finance
Develop valuable quantitative and financial skills with direct application to a broad range of corporate roles in the MBA with a Specialization in Finance program from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. You can complete this flexible degree program in a few months.
In this rigorous, AACSB-accredited online master’s degree in finance program, you will explore the specifics of investment management, financial statement analysis, real estate investment analysis, and more. Delve into financial markets, portfolio risks and variances, and behavioral finance. Learn to apply valuation models to equity securities, analyze fixed-income portfolios and the term structure of interest rates, and discuss the payoff and profit associated with derivative securities. This online MBA program is equally beneficial to students who are already employed in finance, as well as those from other functional areas looking to enhance their executive knowledge.
During your studies, you will have the option to learn about real estate investments, real estate financing alternatives, and special tax-deferral and tax-sheltering options available to investors. You will gain skills to apply toward careers in real estate finance, real estate banking and appraisal, mortgage brokerage, and property management.
You will also deepen your knowledge in core business management areas including business law, accounting, information analysis, business analysis, operations management, economics, marketing, strategic management, and more.
The Cameron School of Business features full-time professors with terminal degrees and practical management experience in the private sector. Learn from the same distinguished faculty members who teach in the on campus program.
This AACSB-accredited business master's program requires far less financial investment than comparable MBA programs at other business schools in North Carolina while providing diverse options for customizing your degree to align with your career goals and interests. Benefit from accelerated 7-week courses, with no prerequisites or foundation courses required.
In this online MBA with a finance specialization, you will gain:
- Knowledge of the fundamental principles, theories and competencies associated with financial statement analysis
- A working understanding of investment markets, portfolio valuation, and associated concepts and tools
- An appreciation of real estate value, real estate financing, and the mechanics of mortgage-backed security markets
- An understanding of the relationship between real estate and financial crises though the use of a monograph on the Great Recession
- Insight into career options in the real estate sector, including real estate finance, real estate appraisal, mortgage brokerage, real estate banking, and property management
- Knowledge of the fundamental principles, theories and competencies associated with financial statement analysis
- A working understanding of investment markets, portfolio valuation, and associated concepts and tools
- An appreciation of real estate value, real estate financing, and the mechanics of mortgage-backed security markets
- An understanding of the relationship between real estate and financial crises though the use of a monograph on the Great Recession
- Insight into career options in the real estate sector, including real estate finance, real estate appraisal, mortgage brokerage, real estate banking, and property management
Career roles for graduates of this finance MBA program include:
- Investment Banker
- Chief Financial Officer
- Financial Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Chief Financial Officer
- Financial Manager
- Financial Analyst
Also available:
UNCW offers a variety of online business programs, including an Executive MBA and an online master's in business analytics..
Accreditation:
UNCW's Cameron School of Business is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
Tuition
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Designed to be affordable and convenient, our tuition is an outstanding value and far less of a financial investment than many other North Carolina universities. We also offer pay-by-the-course tuition for our online programs. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Tuition and fees are subject to change each academic year pending legislative approval. View more information on your cost of attendance.
| Program | Total Tuition & Fees* |
|---|---|
| MBA – Finance (in-state residents) | $19,920.96 |
| MBA – Finance (out-of-state residents) | $54,023.04 |
*Estimated tuition and fees are for the full program of study, presuming students are enrolled part-time. Please note the above amounts are estimates of tuition and fees only, based on current tuition rates (2025-2026). Textbooks, class materials, and future tuition and fee increases are not included. Additionally, university tuition is subject to change on an annual basis at the discretion of the UNC System Board of Governors.
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Calendar
Learn more about our online master’s in finance program schedule
The MBA in Finance program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring rolling admission and six start dates each year. Choose the start date that best suits your goals.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/19/25 | 4/19/25 | 5/14/25 | 5/15/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/7/25 | 6/7/25 | 7/2/25 | 7/7/25 | 8/17/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/25/25 | 8/2/25 | 8/2/25 | 8/27/25 | 8/28/25 | 10/12/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/20/25 | 9/27/25 | 9/27/25 | 10/22/25 | 10/23/25 | 12/7/25 |
Students must register for courses by 5 p.m. (EST) on the registration deadline date.
Students must remit tuition payment by 10 a.m. (EST) on the tuition deadline date.
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Admissions
Read the details of our admission criteria
To apply for the MBA – Finance program online, you must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or its equivalent from a foreign institution by the first official day of classes for the semester of application. Because UNCW considers applications on a rolling basis, you are urged to apply promptly for your preferred start date.
Admission Requirements:
- GMAT waived through 2025
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Resume and cover letter
MBA Online Admission Requirements:
Candidates are required to submit the following to the Graduate School:
- An application for graduate admission.
- Official transcripts of all college work (graduate and undergraduate). Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended should be mailed directly from the institution(s) to UNCW at the address below. Electronic password protected transcripts are preferred and may be sent directly from the institution to [email protected].
- UNCW Graduate School
Attn: Kimberly Goerne Harris
601 S. College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5955
- Two online recommendations including one from an employer or supervisor who can comment on the applicant’s work experience and potential for successful completion of a master’s program. Letters of recommendation may be waived if an applicant meets one or more of the following criteria:
- Five or more years of progressive managerial or military work experience
- A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher
- Completion of an advanced degree (graduate level or above) involving some quantitative coursework
- Resume and cover letter (statement of interest) indicating how your background has prepared you for the MBA program.
- A minimum of two years full time, post-baccalaureate professional work experience required for MBA programs.
- A minimum of 5 years full time, post-baccalaureate professional work experience is required for the MBA Executive Concentration.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in undergraduate work. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 must demonstrate professional experience/advancement that shows progression since graduation and indicates how they will contribute to the program.
- A GMAT score above 500, or an equivalent GRE. However, the GRE/GMAT is currently waived through the 2025 cycle for all programs.
- A minimum score of 79 on the internet based TOEFL iBT test or 6.5 on IELTS test is required for all non-native English speakers only, unless applicant earned their baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited US institution. Scores are good for two years from the date the test is administered.
- Application and all required supplemental documents must be submitted by the published deadline.
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Courses
A look at the online MBA in Finance curriculum
The MBA with a Specialization in Finance online curriculum is comprised of 12 courses (36 credit hours), including 30 credit hours of MBA core courses and six credit hours of electives.
As a student in the MBA with a Specialization in Finance online program, you must take the following core courses.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe financial markets and explain how securities trade.
- Discuss the Efficient Market Hypothesis and the choices faced by investors.
- Identify the benefits and limitations of valuation models used for stocks and bonds.
- Explain Modern Portfolio theory and the risk/return tradeoff.
- Describe the payoffs and uses of derivative instruments.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Find and access a company’s financial statements
- Assess the profitability of the firm
- Assess the revenue of the firm
- Assess assets and how assets are recognized by the firm
- Assess liabilities and how they are recorded by the firm
- Assess equity and how it is recorded
- Overall learn how to build a story about what is going on with the firm
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe Healthcare reimbursement models
- Understand laws facing healthcare entities.
- Evaluate quasi-public good environments
- Understand the Revenue cycle for healthcare entities.
- Understand financial statements of healthcare entities (which are frequently not-for-profit
entities). - Understand how to analyze financial statements
- Understand Cash Management and Working Capital Management.
- Understand Financial Planning and Capital budgeting in healthcare
**Students taking a full-time course load throughout the program can complete it in as few as 12 months. Consult with your advisor.
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