Finance – MBA Specialization

The TLU MBA Difference

• Ethical and Faith-Based: Like everything at TLU, we place an emphasis on faith-based values and ethical leadership.
• The TLU MBA Aligns Seamlessly with Your Career Goals: Your degree will be customized based upon your chosen specialization, and your education will be personalized, with attention from your professors and support from your classmates.
• One Year to Your MBA: You can complete our MBA program in as little as one year. Courses are seven or eight weeks long, with two starts per year. For those who would prefer a lighter courseload, there is also an option to complete the program over a two-year period.
• It’s Doable: We offer a flexible, fully-online format geared to the schedules of working adults. 
• NO GMAT Score required with a 3.0 GPA or five years of professional work experience.

Master Money, Master Business

Finance remains the cornerstone of modern business, where financial expertise and strategic decision-making determine how organizations grow, compete, and innovate in global markets. Rize’s MBA specialization in Finance prepares leaders to master traditional principles and emerging technologies—from sophisticated financial modeling to blockchain and DeFi—all while navigating an increasingly complex and technology-driven financial landscape.

With a focus on practical skills and hands-on experience with real companies, this program empowers graduates to become confident financial leaders who can translate complex financial data into decisive business strategies. No prior advanced finance experience is required, making this program accessible to professionals from diverse business backgrounds.

What makes this program special?

• Future-Focused Leadership: Going beyond traditional finance, this program prepares students for the future of financial services. Students explore cutting-edge developments in blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and decentralized finance DeFi, positioning them to drive innovation and strategic growth in their organizations. The curriculum balances timeless financial principles with emerging technologies reshaping the industry.
• Online-First: We built this program to ensure that its online classes are not merely attempting to recreate the in-person experience but leverage the strengths of online learning. Students are able to enjoy the flexibility of remote coursework and engage with students at other leading institutions, bolstering their professional networks for the future.
• Comprehensive Financial Skill-Building: This program builds broad numeracy skills and deep financial knowledge. Through hands-on experience with spreadsheet modeling, economic forecasting, and company valuation, students develop the quantitative confidence to tackle any financial challenge. Courses like “Capital Markets and Investing” and “Financial Statement Analysis” provide the technical foundation for senior financial roles.

Career Outcomes

Who should take this program?

Who?	Why?
Business and Strategy Leaders	To strengthen their leadership trajectory with deep financial expertise, recognizing finance as the most straightforward path to C-suite positions.
Financial Services Professionals	To broaden their technical expertise and gain the strategic perspective needed for senior leadership roles.
Investment Banking Associates	To deepen their understanding of complex financial instruments and gain the strategic mindset needed for vice president or director roles.
Corporate Finance Professionals	To move beyond technical financial analysis into strategic leadership positions where they can drive organizational strategy.
Industry Professionals Transitioning into Finance ( Traditional Business Roles)	To pivot into higher-paying financial leadership roles while leveraging their industry expertise.
Consultants and Project Managers	To add sophisticated financial expertise to their consulting toolkit and lead higher-value strategic initiatives.
Technology and Innovation Leaders ( FinTech Professionals)	To combine technical knowledge with deep financial expertise to drive innovation in financial services.
Blockchain and DeFi Enthusiasts	To gain traditional financial expertise while preparing to lead in emerging financial technologies.
Recent Graduates (Business and Economics Graduates)	To accelerate their career by adding advanced financial expertise to their foundational business knowledge.

Program Details:	Program Costs:
100% Online	$705 per credit hour or $21,150 total
30 credit hour program/10 courses total	$420 per year student services fee
7- or 8- week courses	$210 per year technology fee
Certificate in chosen specializations	$400 enrollment deposit applied to tuition – no application fee
Half-day online orientation to meet others in the cohort	Books are not included in tuition and fees.
	TLU alumni are eligible for a 10% tuition discount.
	TLU MBA business partners may be eligible for a tuition discount. Consult with program director

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