MBA in Financial Decision Making

In today’s dynamic business environment, making sound financial decisions is critical. The online Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Financial Decision Making at the University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium equips you with the skills to strategically analyze, plan, and support your organization’s financial success.

The 36-credit MBA in Financial Decision Making is accredited by AACSB, which focuses on developing future leaders and making a positive impact through business education.

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Online MBA in Financial Decision Making at a Glance

36Credits

$875Per Credit

100%Online

3Average years to complete your MBA

What You’ll Learn in the Online MBA Degree in Financial Decision Making Program

Our online MBA in Financial Decision Making emphasis combines cross-functional MBA degree courses and elective courses with a focus in financial concepts. This version of the program allows you to develop your understanding of financial integrity, compliance, performance, and reporting that inform financial decisions within organizations.

Unique features of the MBA in Financial Decision Making program include:

Faculty who teach as a team to demonstrate the integrated nature of businesses
Embedded group work within core courses, letting you network with classmates and share your expertise
Customization of your master’s in financial decision making through elective coursework

When you graduate from our MBA in Financial Decision Making online program, you will be an effective leader who can:

Lead a diverse and inclusive organization.
Demonstrate a sense of social and ethical responsibility.
Identify and evaluate market opportunity.
Create and sustain competitive advantages.
Communicate effectively in organizations.
Use critical thinking and analytical reasoning to make informed business decisions.
Create and maintain a dynamic vision for personal and professional development.
Analyze financial integrity and compliance.
Evaluate financial performance and reporting.
Apply quantitative techniques to inform decisions.

How You’ll Earn Your MBA in Financial Decision Making

The MBA degree comprises 36 credits. You will complete 26 credits of business essential and core courses, plus 4 required elective classes totaling 6 credits that cover financial decision-making topics. You will also choose an additional 4 elective credits.

Degree Planning Guide

Required MBA Courses

Business Essentials Courses

4 Credits (2 Courses)

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Core Courses

22 Credits (7 Courses)

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Financial Decision Making/Elective Courses

Students in the MBA in Financial Decision Making concentration will take the following four classes for six credits, plus an additional four elective credits to further customize the degree.

MBA 742: Introduction to Financial Fraud
Fraudulent financial reporting and misappropriation of assets are major problems for businesses of all sizes. This course provides knowledge about how fraud is committed and how to spot the potential for fraud.

MBA 747: Financial Statement Analysis
This course will help students to develop the skills necessary to analyze and interpret the financial results of an entity.

MBA 754: Fundamental Methods of Forecasting
Forecasting trends using regularly refreshed data is crucial in business. This course gives students a solid understanding of forecasting terminology and uses applied work to learn to do short-term forecasting.

MBA 787: Quantitative Business Analysis
This course focuses on applied quantitative business analysis. It covers problem solving concepts and techniques, plus effective presentation of analysis results.

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Student Testimonials

Joscelyn Baker-Hoy, Current Student

Joscelyn is pursuing a general MBA and plans to graduate from the UW MBA Consortium in 2025.

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Brian Coniglio, Alum

Brian graduated with an MBA (General Management) from the UW MBA Consortium following Summer 2017.

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Meet Our Online MBA Program Faculty

Our AACSB-accredited program is ranked 20th in the nation for Best Online MBA Programs by U.S. News and World Report and recognized for quality by diverse organizations, from The Princeton Review to Fortune Education. Here are some of the faculty who help make our program one of the best in the nation. Learn more about our reputation.