{"id":9819,"date":"2026-09-17T14:13:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T21:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/?page_id=9819"},"modified":"2026-09-17T14:51:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T21:51:13","slug":"finance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/mba\/finance\/","title":{"rendered":"MBA in Finance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Finance runs through every major business decision, from how a startup raises capital to how a Fortune 500 company manages risk across a global portfolio. The professionals who understand the financial side of business are in demand across every sector, from tech and real estate to health care and government.<\/p>\n<p>This MBA with a finance emphasis area features coursework that covers budgeting, forecasting, investment strategy, mergers and acquisitions and more, all grounded in an MBA&#8217;s leadership foundation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"h3 mb-3\">Finance Emphasis Course Options<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Financial Strategy<\/li>\n<li>Strategic Financial Analysis<\/li>\n<li>Investment and Portfolio Management<\/li>\n<li>Real Estate Investments<\/li>\n<li>Buyouts and Acquisitions<\/li>\n<li>Behavioral Finance<\/li>\n<li>Innovations in Financial Technology<\/li>\n<li>Entrepreneurial Finance<\/li>\n<li>International Finance<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Analytics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/mba\/curriculum\/\">Visit our curriculum page<\/a> for a full list of MBA courses or <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" class=\"focus\">download our brochure<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block pt-3 pb-4\">\n<div class=\"row g-0\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<!-- RFI form include --><\/p>\n<div class=\"form-wrap som-form-section p-4 p-lg-5\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-5\">\n<p class=\"h2 mb-4 fw-bold txt-purple\">Request Information<\/p>\n<p class=\"form-intro\">To learn more about the <strong class=\"som-program-name\">Graduate Degree Programs<\/strong> offered by the Cal Lutheran School of Management and <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" class=\"focus fw-bold\">download a brochure<\/a>, please fill out the form. 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You&#8217;ll take your emphasis courses after you complete your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/graduate\/mba\/\">core courses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While the MBA core and capstone courses can be completed either online or on campus, <strong>the finance emphasis area electives must be completed on campus in Thousand Oaks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\" \/>\n<h2>Who Is the Finance Emphasis For?<\/h2>\n<p>This Finance emphasis area suits professionals who work with financial data, budgets or investment decisions and want to move into senior roles, as well as career changers with strong analytical skills who want to formalize and expand their financial expertise. It also works well for entrepreneurs and business owners who want a stronger grasp of the financial side of running a company.<\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need an undergraduate background in finance to succeed here. Many students come from business, accounting, economics or entirely different fields.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\" \/>\n<h2>Where Can an MBA in Finance Take You?<\/h2>\n<p>Earning an MBA with a finance focus suits professionals who want to advance into managerial finance roles, move into finance from an adjacent role or bring sharper financial thinking to the work they&#8217;re already doing. A few examples of where it can lead:<\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-link\" id=\"career-outcomes\" style=\"display: block; clear: both\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- careers widget --><\/p>\n<div class=\"careers-widget mba mt-5 mb-4\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls\" role=\"table\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-header\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-headcell\" role=\"columnheader\">Job Title<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-headcell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"columnheader\">Median Salary<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-headcell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"columnheader\">Median Salary With an MBA<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Budget Analyst<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Without MBA\">$83,800<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"With MBA\">$100,100<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Financial and Investment Analyst<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Without MBA\">$100,700<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"With MBA\">$133,000<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Financial Manager<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Without MBA\">$122,800<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"With MBA\">$141,000<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Treasurer\/Controller<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Without MBA\">$145,300<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"With MBA\">$170,800<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-row\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Job Title\">Chief Financial Officer (CFO)<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Without MBA\">$180,000<\/div>\n<div class=\"careers-bls-cell careers-bls-salary\" role=\"cell\" data-label=\"With MBA\">$192,000<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"careers-bls-source\">Source: Lightcast labor market analytics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"gray-hr\" \/>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions: Finance Emphasis Area<\/h2>\n<div id=\"accordion-section-finance\" class=\"accordion accordion-flush custom-accordion faq-accordion\">\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-finance-1\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-finance-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-finance-1\">How is the MBA with a Finance emphasis different from a standalone master&#8217;s in finance?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-finance-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-finance-1\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-finance\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The MBA with a Finance emphasis is the full MBA, with finance specialization added through four targeted electives. You&#8217;ll complete the same core business coursework as every other MBA student, then use your emphasis courses to focus on finance.<\/p>\n<p>A master&#8217;s in finance is a fully finance-focused program. The specifics vary by school, but these programs typically go deeper into the technical side of the discipline and include much less general business coursework. They&#8217;re designed for professionals who want a degree built squarely on finance expertise.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about what option is best for your personal goals, talk to an enrollment specialist at 805-521-9856.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-finance-2\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-finance-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-finance-2\">Why choose the MBA with a finance emphasis instead of a standalone finance program?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-finance-2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-finance-2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-finance\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>If your goals involve leadership, management or running a business the MBA with an emphasis gives you both the strategic leadership and technical finance skills you need. You&#8217;re not choosing between business fluency and financial expertise. You get the full MBA curriculum plus the finance coursework.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-finance-3\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-finance-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-finance-3\">Where can I attend classes? Is the program available online?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-finance-3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-finance-3\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-finance\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>The core and capstone courses can be completed online, on campus in Thousand Oaks or through a hybrid approach.<\/p>\n<p>Finance emphasis electives must be completed on campus in Thousand Oaks.<\/p>\n<p>Contact an enrollment specialist at 805-521-9856 for more information about format options.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-finance-4\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-finance-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-finance-4\">Can I complete this program part time?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-finance-4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-finance-4\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-finance\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Yes. The MBA with an emphasis area is available as a part-time or full-time program. If you&#8217;re balancing a full-time job or other responsibilities, we recommend taking no more than two courses per term.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-header-finance-5\" class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-content-finance-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-finance-5\">Is financial aid available?<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<div id=\"accordion-content-finance-5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-finance-5\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-section-finance\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Yes. 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