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Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Finance

In this concentration, you'll build the theoretical foundations and gain the hands-on experience you need to excel in the financial services industry. Many of our MBA finance degree students go on to pass all three CFA-level examinations.

We emphasize experiential learning, so you can bring new concepts directly from the classroom to your workplace. As a result of this broad preparation, our alumni are spread across many big-name firms and companies such as Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Johnson & Johnson and Prudential. And we keep the entire program, offered on campus and online, streamlined to just 40 credits.

What You Can Do With an MBA in Finance?

In an MBA finance program, professionals are prepared to delve deep into the intricacies of financial management, investment strategies, and market analysis. Graduates can navigate the complex world of banking, taking on roles such as Investment Banker, Financial Analyst, or Portfolio Manager. They might also explore opportunities in corporate finance as CFOs or Financial Managers, steering the financial direction of established companies or emerging startups. Asset management is another opportunity, allowing graduates to become Fund Managers or Financial Advisors, guiding investments and retirement portfolios. Beyond traditional finance roles, they can leverage their expertise in consulting, and advising firms on mergers, acquisitions, or capital market strategies. Given Seton Hall's proximity to New York City and Manhattan, students have a unique advantage, benefiting from unparalleled networking opportunities, internships, and firsthand experiences with leading financial institutions on Wall Street and beyond. An MBA in Finance from the Seton Hall University Stillman School of Business opens doors to a myriad of roles at the intersection of business strategy and financial acumen.

How Can an M.B.A. in Finance Prepare Students to Pass the CFA-level Examinations?

An M.B.A. in Finance provides a comprehensive foundation in financial theories, quantitative methods, and investment analysis, aligning closely with the core topics covered in the CFA examinations. The rigorous coursework and case studies often mirror real-world financial scenarios, equipping students with the practical knowledge and analytical skills essential for the CFA's in-depth exams. The structured environment of an M.B.A. program at Seton Hall fosters discipline, time management, and a deep-dive approach, all of which are critical for successfully navigating the three levels of the CFA exams.

BY THE NUMBERS

  • 73 US News Best Part-time M.B.A. Ranking
  • 14 NYC Final 4 Wins, CFA Institute Research Challenge
  • 40 Average Credits for Degree
  • 13 Licensed Bloomberg Terminals
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The Stillman Difference

 

Seton Hall offers a top-ranked, accredited M.B.A. for working professionals that transforms concepts into practice.

Mark McCoy

"The Stillman School has a name and reputation that is nationally recognized. Before enrolling I met with administrators and faculty who helped me round out a program of study that made sense not only for my professional aspirations, but helped fill gaps in my educational resume."

Mark McCoy, M.B.A. '15
Head of Credit Operations, BlueVine

Curriculum

With a focus on an ethics-centered education, our M.B.A. starts with a core curriculum that covers accounting, economics, the behavioral and quantitative sciences, and the functional areas of business.

To round out your business education, you'll select several electives from a field in the M.B.A. curriculum other than finance.

At the end of the program, you'll have the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained and consult with an actual client in our M.B.A. consulting course.

Expect small class sizes and dynamic lectures and discussions with faculty and industry professionals. Many of our students, guest lecturers, and adjunct faculty come from the New York metro area's leading companies, infusing each classroom with their unique perspectives and expertise.

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A vast financial resource network, the Center mimics actual trading room activity that occurs in investment banking: up-to-the-second, market-clearing quotes and the latest global market data and news on frequently traded securities, including stocks, bonds, commodities and currencies.

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Program Faculty

Many of our full-time faculty have attended top Ph.D. programs and are in demand as lecturers, consultants and media experts. Stillman School faculty provide an academic experience characterized by high faculty-student engagement, often partnering with students on research and other projects.

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Jennifer Itzkowitz
Associate Professor of Finance
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Hongfei Frank Tang
Professor, Chair of Department of Finance, President of the Academy of Applied Analytics and Technology
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Mark Schild
Associate Dean for Student Success and Instructor of Finance
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Benjamin Lowe
Lecturer of Finance
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A Top M.B.A. for Working Professionals

The Stillman School of Business offers an ethics-centered graduate education that "transforms concepts into business practice." We are among the top 1 percent of business schools worldwide that have achieved both business and accounting accreditation from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Known for academic excellence, the school's M.B.A. program is consistently named a Princeton Review "Best Business School" and a U.S. News "Top Business School for Part-time M.B.A.s."

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