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MBA-Finance Specialization Courses & Curriculum

Major Area Required

MGMT 707 - MBA Foundations (4)

More than ever before, the ability to understand and be understood is critical for success in the corporate world. Communication is no longer limited by the narrow definitions of the past. Achieving a business leadership position today means not only being adept at both oral and written communication, but also understanding communication from a strategic point-of-view and knowing how to effectively organize and present information to audiences of all sizes. In this course, you will develop and refine these capabilities. What you gain from this course will be of value throughout your MBA program, as well as in the workplace.

ECON 723 - Managerial Economics (4)

This course surveys the fundamental concepts and methods of economic analysis for managers. Real-world decision making is emphasized. Application of key economic concepts such as market demand, market supply, market equilibrium, marginal analysis, production, costs, revenue, profit, and market structure constitute the core material of the course.

MKTG 721 - Marketing Management (4)

In today's business world, success can often be attributed more to the genius of a company's marketing efforts than to the genius of its products or services. A clear understanding of the importance of marketing, as well as a grasp of effective marketing practices, is essential for anyone who wishes to achieve a position of leadership. You will gain a working knowledge of both marketing theory and the practical application of innovative marketing strategies. You will come to understand how product, price, place, and promotion contribute to the marketing mix as you explore research-based insights into consumer behavior. As your final course assignment, you will prepare and present a marketing plan of your own.

ACCT 729 - Financial & Managerial Accounting (4)

Effective leadership in today's complex and highly regulated business environment demands more than a working knowledge of basic accounting practices. Managers must fully grasp sophisticated financial and managerial accounting concepts and be able to apply them with ease in handling day-to-day responsibilities. Managers must also be well versed in the intricacies of corporate governance and asset protection. In this course, students will develop a clear understanding of these critical functions and issues. Students will study the foundational aspects of financial accounting, including professional structure, the interrelationships of financial statements, and multiple forms of financial analysis. Additionally, the functional aspects of managerial accounting will be covered, including planning, decision making, and performance evaluation.

HRM 713 - Human Resource Management (4)

This course examines the strategic role of Human Resources (HR) in driving organizational success through effective policies, practices, and human capital initiatives. Students will explore how HR contributes to enterprise-wide strategy, workforce planning, and talent management. Emphasis is placed on HR's collaboration with all types of managers in areas such as hiring, training, and compensation. The course also addresses the evolving responsibilities of HR in a global workplace and the challenges of a changing workforce, equipping students with strategies to enhance organizational performance and productivity.

MGMT 741 - Strategic Management (4)

One of the keys to success for today's organizations is their ability to develop, implement, and accurately evaluate effective business strategies. In this course, you will integrate the knowledge you have gained from your prior MBA courses to develop and sharpen your skills for formulating, deploying, and assessing an organization's strategy for achieving competitive advantage in the marketplace. This course will enable you to merge your knowledge of all of these individual disciplines into a comprehensive and meaningful whole.

MBA or MBA with Specialization

MBA:

MGMT 711 - Business Environment (4)

This course systematically explores the external environment in which businesses operate - legal and regulatory, macroeconomic, cultural, political, technological, and natural. Additionally, the course will examine the critical opportunities and threats that arise from an analysis of external business conditions. Students will apply scenario planning to a selected industry and synthesize trends in the external environment in the presence of risk and uncertainty.

OSCM 731 - Operations Management (4)

In today's business environment, the success of organizations depends on the effective and efficient management of operations. Methods to select, plan, and improve organizational processes will be examined. The application of optimal capacity decisions in supply chains, development production, and inventory plans and schedules will be performed. The student will learn quality management and improvement process to increase the efficiency of a process.

FINA 737 - Corporate Finance (4)

Financial decisions made at the higher levels of a business organization can have far-reaching effects. Intended to achieve firm operating goals and create shareholder value, they must be made judiciously, with a thorough understanding of all the factors involved. In this course, you will learn to apply the analytical techniques required for developing effective and workable financial solutions at the executive level. You will gain an overall understanding of the workings of the U.S. financial system. In addition, you will study the concepts of financial risk, return, and the valuation of bonds, common and preferred stock, cost of capital, capital budgeting, capital structure, and the evaluation of investment opportunities.

OR

Organizational Leadership Specialization:

MGMT 780 - Organizational Leadership Theories (4)

This course provides an overview of the historical and current leadership concepts, theories and constructs. Application and assessment of the individual leadership style will enable the student to develop their leadership voice. This course will provide a construct that will enable the student to identify transferrable skills that align with the organization that they are serving in. This course will challenge students to assess their own leadership strengths and weaknesses and produce an in-depth plan of action to develop and refine leadership competencies. Students will conduct substantive scholarly research to address and capture relevant and cutting-edge leadership theoretical work for application in course assignments.

MGMT 785 - Change Management for Organizational Leaders (4)

This course focuses on research and evaluation of the key theoretical concepts and practices central to the leading of organizational change initiatives. Students will evaluate real-world situations in a manner that supports the ability to initiate, implement and sustain major change. The management of change is a dynamic process. This course focuses on understanding how to plan and implement change in various organizations and other settings.

PSYC 603 - Managerial Psychology (4)

This course will explore the psychological influences on the development and behavior of managers and organizational leaders. Topics include: follower influences, nature vs. nurture in the development of leaders, relationship of personality to leadership style, behavioral decision- making biases, tactical, operational, and strategic decision-making , group think, and scenario planning.

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Finance Specialization:

FINA 737 - Corporate Finance (4)

Financial decisions made at the higher levels of a business organization can have far-reaching effects. Intended to achieve firm operating goals and create shareholder value, they must be made judiciously, with a thorough understanding of all the factors involved. In this course, you will learn to apply the analytical techniques required for developing effective and workable financial solutions at the executive level. You will gain an overall understanding of the workings of the U.S. financial system. In addition, you will study the concepts of financial risk, return, and the valuation of bonds, common and preferred stock, cost of capital, capital budgeting, capital structure, and the evaluation of investment opportunities.

FINA 750 - Advanced Investment (4)

This course provides students with advanced knowledge of the capital markets, financial institutions, financial products, and analytical tools and skills needed for investments portfolio management. The objective is to provide students with a solid foundation of advanced concepts, tools, and techniques for making informed decisions in the highly dynamic investment environment. Students will utilize computer software, simulations, and internet tools to understand the viewpoint of professional investors more fully. The course will adopt an application-oriented approach so that students will be able to explain their financial decision under conditions of uncertainty. The course will provide students with a framework that will be useful in business settings where such analyses are routinely made.

FINA 773 - Global Finance (4)

No longer are only mammoth corporations concerned with the complexities and nuances of multinational financial operations. Today the leaders of companies of even moderate size often must have at least a fundamental knowledge of the global financial environment. In this course, you will be introduced to the workings of international finance as it relates to business operations. You will gain an understanding of such international macroeconomic topics as the balance of payments and models of exchange rate determination, while at the same time focusing on institutional issues such as the choice of exchange rate regime and growth of offshore currency markets. You will examine business and investor decisions involving exchange rate risk management, cross-border investment strategies, and participation in international money and capital markets.

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Business Analytics Specialization:

MATH 601 - Introduction to Analytics (4)

This course provides an introductory overview of methods, concepts, and current practices in the growing field of statistics and data analytics. Topics to be covered include data collection, data analysis and visualization as well as probability, statistical inference and regression methods for informed decision-making. Students will explore these topics with current statistical software. Some emphasis will also be given to ethical principles of data analytics.

DATA 605 - Data Visualization & Reporting (4)

This course focuses on collecting, preparing, and analyzing data to create visualizations, dashboards, and stories that can be used to communicate critical business insights. Students will learn how to structure and streamline data analysis projects and highlight their implications efficiently using the most popular visualization tools used by businesses today.

DATA 630 - Applied Database Management (4)

This course teaches data management from an applied perspective. The topics include fundamentals of database management systems, structured query language (SQL) for data analytics, relational database design, and data warehousing.

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Operational Excellence Specialization:

GRAD 770 - Lean Six Sigma (4)

The purpose of this course is to train individuals in Lean Six Sigma skills and strategies to improve processes and provide safe, effective care environments. The learner will demonstrate the practical application of tools utilized with Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Students will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge learned during this course concurrently with a case study designed specifically to use Six Sigma methodologies. Students will develop a Lean Six Sigma project plan that can serve as the foundation for completing a major project for Lean Six Sigma certification following the completion of the course. Interested students would need to apply for Lean Six Sigma certification and complete the major project with Franklin University's Center for Professional Training & Development.

OSCM 731 - Operations Management (4)

In today's business environment, the success of organizations depends on the effective and efficient management of operations. Methods to select, plan, and improve organizational processes will be examined. The application of optimal capacity decisions in supply chains, development production, and inventory plans and schedules will be performed. The student will learn quality management and improvement process to increase the efficiency of a process.

OSCM 780 - Introduction to Operations Excellence (4)

Operational excellence can provide an important competitive advantage for firms in today?s marketplace. This course presents the concepts in quality. It builds upon the responses of six sigma and lean principles. This course also blends qualitative and quantitative information so that organizations can capitalize on opportunities and data driven management.

OR

Business Psychology Specialization:

PSYC 601 - Introduction to Business Psychology (4)

A brief history and overview of the fields of business and psychology as well as a discussion of the issues and opportunities related to their integration. Topics include brain organization and dominance, neuroethics, neurolinguistic programming, multiminds, mindmapping and the application of positive psychology to work settings. Includes the application of recent discoveries in cognitive psychology and neuroscience to resolve contemporary issues in the workplace.

PSYC 602 - Individual & Organizational Intelligence (4)

This course focuses on the application of systems theory, social psychology concepts, organizational lifecycles, and biological principles to the understanding of business operations. Includes a review of basic business principles, multiple intelligences, organizational intelligence, organizational culture, emotional intelligence, biomimicry and organizational DNA.

PSYC 607 - Psychology of Creativity, Innovation And Change (4)

This course provides a study of the relationship between creativity, innovation and change from a psychological perspective. Areas of interest include: social-technical change waves, change facilitation, unintended consequences, Appreciative Inquiry, creativity enhancement, and diffusion of innovation.

OR

Marketing Specialization:

MCM 711 - Digital Marketing Strategies (4)

The integration of existing and emerging technology with marketing and communication strategies has become a major marketing and societal force. Topics explored in this course will range from social media strategies to the metrics used to analyze the impact of integrated digital marketing campaigns.

MCM 713 - Marketing Communication Essentials (4)

The ability to develop communication strategies has never been more important for business leaders than in today's complex digital marketing environment. In this course, you will develop a broad knowledge of the fundamentals of effective marketing communication planning and implementation.

MCM 733 - Marketing Communication Planning (4)

In this course, students will demonstrate their marketing competencies by developing marketing strategies and tactics for a live client, including market analysis, target marketing, branding, and message development.

OR

Human Resources Specialization:

HRM 702 - Employee Rights, Responsibilities, Discp (4)

The primary purpose of this course is to introduce the principle theories and practices in the area of employment and workplace law. Topics include the federal and state laws associated with hiring, firing and discipline, medical leave (including FMLA, ADA and worker's compensation), discrimination, harassment, immigration, labor law, unemployment compensation, workplace privacy. Additional topics may include workplace investigations, workplace violence and employment-related legal processes, including EEOC Charges and lawsuits.

HRM 706 - Organizational Development/Intervention (4)

This course addresses the need for planned change focused on an organization's ability to compete strategically. The framework of consultation as helping organizations reach a level of optimum performance will be applied. Topics addressed include individual, team, and organization-wide interventions that can raise productivity/quality, improve competitiveness, increase skills, morale, and commitment.

HRM 708 - Strategic Human Resource Planning (4)

The course will introduce students to the field of strategic human resource management (SHRM). Current topics in SHRM that have resulted from environmental and organizational challenges, e.g., technology, globalization, legislation, restructuring, work/life balance, changing labor markets, are discussed Emphasis will be placed on problem solving issues, policies, and practices affecting HR specialists, practitioners, and managers.

OR

Information Technology Specialization:

ITEC 640 - Project Management (4)

This course examines various issues related to the management of information systems. Topics include: strategic planning, organizing the technology resources, means of prioritizing and selecting information technology, staffing, personnel management, and assessment.

DATA 630 - Applied Database Management (4)

This course teaches data management from an applied perspective. The topics include fundamentals of database management systems, structured query language (SQL) for data analytics, relational database design, and data warehousing.

CYSC 610 - Information Assurance (4)

This course covers the fundamentals of security in the enterprise environment. Included are coverage of risks and vulnerabilities, threat modeling, policy formation, controls and protection methods, encryption and authentication technologies, network security, cryptography, personnel and physical security issues, as well as ethical and legal issues. This foundational course serves as an introduction to many of the subsequent topics discussed in depth in later security courses. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). This exam requires additional technology, if student uses online proctoring.

OR

Project Management Specialization:

OSCM 780 - Introduction to Operations Excellence (4)

Operational excellence can provide an important competitive advantage for firms in today?s marketplace. This course presents the concepts in quality. It builds upon the responses of six sigma and lean principles. This course also blends qualitative and quantitative information so that organizations can capitalize on opportunities and data driven management.

OSCM 785 - Advanced Project Management (4)

This course explores advanced project management knowledge and skills. Students will develop leadership and communication strategies, prepare for the PMP certification exam, and integrate ethical considerations into their project management practices. By the end of the course, participants will be ready to excel in managing complex projects across diverse industries.

OSCM 790 - Forecasting and Scheduling Projects (4)

This course explores advanced manufacturing systems and supply chain logistics, focusing on strategies to optimize efficiency and decision-making. Students will compare Manufacturing Planning and Control (MPC) processes, propose innovative uses for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and analyze scheduling and inventory control techniques. In addition, the course delves into Just-in-Time (JIT) planning principles and the design of efficient supply chain logistics, preparing students to address real-world manufacturing challenges effectively.

OR

Healthcare Specialization:

HCM 735 - Healthcare Delivery Systems (4)

The course provides an extensive overview of leadership in the U.S. health services system. The focus of the course will be on the role health services leadership plays in the delivery of healthcare services, to include managing with professionals, financial management, services utilization, and other aspects of the U.S. healthcare system. The student will explore the key theoretical and practical elements of leadership as well as current issues clarifying how the U.S. health services system is organized, managed, and financed.

HCM 742 - Healthcare Laws and Ethics (4)

In this course students will develop a strong foundation in health law, enabling them to deal with the common legal, practical, moral, and ethical issues that healthcare organizations face on a daily basis. Topics will include statutory law, rules and regulations, tort law, criminal law, contract law, civil procedures, and trial procedure.

HCM 765 - Healthcare Operations Management (4)

Students will explore concepts and theories of operations management. The student will develop both knowledge and skills in solving the operational problems of healthcare organizations. This course will examine process improvement models that are aimed at improving the safety and quality of healthcare delivery within an organization.

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Program Learning Outcomes

A learning outcome map functions as a roadmap to help guide students' progress through their program of study. Click HERE to view the Master of Business Administration matrix.

Degree Requirements

To be awarded a graduate degree, students must:

Successfully complete all required curriculum courses.
Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00.
Complete the residency requirement:
- Master of Business Administration students must earn at least 20 of the 36 required credits at Franklin University – in any modality (on-site, hybrid or online). MBA-STEM students must earn at least 22 of the 44 required credits in any modality (on-site, hybrid, or online).
Complete the payment of all requisite tuition and fees
Not to be under disciplinary dismissal due to academic dishonesty or violation of Student Code of Conduct.

Transfer credit awarded based on experiential learning shall not count toward the residence requirement at Franklin University.

Admission Requirements

The admission process reflects Franklin University’s efforts to clearly identify the performance standards that can help predict student success in graduate level study. The selection criterion for Franklin’s graduate programs, as determined by faculty, emphasizes academic ability, contributory work experience, and personal qualities and characteristics.

Requirements for admission include having earned a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from an institution accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC), Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE), Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), Southern Association of Colleges and School Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), or a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)-recognized accrediting organization with a GPA of at least a 2.50 on a 4.0 scale.*

Submission of an official transcript from the educational institution where the bachelor’s, master's, or doctoral degree was earned is required. A student will not be permitted to register for courses in their initial term of registration until unofficial domestic transcripts or official transcripts are received. Official transcripts must be received before registering for the second term.

Master's Conditional Admission - GPA

Domestic applicants seeking enrollment into a Franklin University Master’s Program who do not meet the minimum GPA requirements may be considered for conditional admission into a program. An applicant must meet Franklin University’s other admission requirements to be eligible for conditional admission.
Applicants who earned a GPA between 2.250-2.499 on a 4.0 scale in their earned degree will automatically be granted conditional enrollment status. Applicants who earned lower than a 2.250 GPA on a 4.0 scale in their earned degree can petition for conditional enrollment status to the program chair by submitting a professional resume and an essay detailing other criteria that the applicant believes should be considered to demonstrate their ability to be successful in a graduate program. This petition could include details on the applicant’s work experience, work ethic, level of professionalism, personality characteristics, level of difficulty of program of study previously completed, etc.
Conditionally admitted students are required to achieve a final grade of “B” (3.0 GPA) or better in the first graduate-level course of their program, and are restricted to taking one graduate course at a time until this requirement is met. Students admitted to the programs listed below may take two 12-week classes concurrently, and would be required to earn a final grade of “B” in each course. If the terms of the conditional enrollment are not met, the student will not be allowed to advance in their program and will be unable to earn this graduate degree from Franklin University. Programs that allow for concurrent enrollment include: Business Analytics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Health Informatics, Data Analytics, Information Technology, and Information Systems.

Master’s Conditional Admission – Degree Conferral

Domestic applicants seeking enrollment into a Franklin University Master’s Program who have not yet completed their qualifying degree program may be considered for conditional admission into a program. Conditional admission may be offered up to two semesters prior to an applicant’s anticipated graduation.
Conditionally admitted applicants may register for classes prior to completing their qualifying degree, but may not begin master’s program coursework until the semester after their degree is conferred.
It is the responsibility of the student to provide an official transcript confirming successful completion of their qualifying degree program prior to the end of their first semester. If the terms of the conditional enrollment are not met, the student will not be allowed to advance in their current program.

Master’s applicants may be offered conditional admission for both low GPA and pending degree conferral.

For the following programs, transcripts are evaluated for co-requisite requirements during the admission process:
M.S. in Accounting
M.S. in Accounting-STEM
M.S. in Computer Science
M.S. in Cybersecurity
M.S. in Information Technology

English Language Testing & TOEFL IELTS

Prospective graduate students must demonstrate English language proficiency. A student who meets at least one of the following criteria is eligible for admission as a degree-seeking student:

The applicant is a citizen of a country where English is the primary language for education. A list of these countries can be found below.*
The applicant has provided official documentation that meets Franklin graduate admission requirements from an institution in which English is the medium of instruction.
Has submitted an official score report meeting the minimum requirements for admission (see Minimum Scores below) from one of the following exams approved by Franklin University: Accuplacer ESL, Cambridge English Qualifications, Duolingo English Test (DET), International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS), Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Other officially recognized exams may also be considered. English proficiency scores must be less than two years old.

*For more information about English proficiency, including a list of English-speaking nations, please visit our International Students section.

Program Advisory Board

The University employs a team approach to planning, developing and maintaining its academic curriculum. An essential element of this process – and a key to the institution’s quality assurance practices – is the Program Advisory Board (and the associated Alumni Advisory Board). A diverse array of business and industry leaders make up these discipline-specific boards that provide guidance on theory-to-practice ideas, global business perspectives, and emerging topics in the field. Each academic year, Program Advisory Boards meet with Division Chairs and faculty for lively and engaged conversations, thus bringing members’ substantial professional experience and expertise into the classroom. In addition, some Division Chairs elect to engage Program Advisory Board members in the assessment of academic program outcomes.

Name	Organization	Title
Faris Alami	International Strategic Management	Founder + CEO
Laurie Allen	Abbott Nutrition	Project Portfolio Manager
Cheralee Calhoun	Nationwide Insurance	Accounting Consultant
Jeffrey Ferezan	Franklin University	Adj. Faculty + Doctoral Fac. Adv.
Thomas Garrison	Truist	Legal Team
Michelle Leigh	Ocmbc, Llc	COO, Executive Vice President
Tony Schrader	Says Scrubs	Cfo
Randall Strutz	Quality Distribution Inc.	President of Quality Carriers
John Torpey	American Electric Power	Retired

Careers & Salary Outlook

11%

From 2023-2033, jobs in Finance are expected to increase by 11%

Occupation

Median Salary (2023)

Job Postings (2023)

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Occupation

Financial Managers

$156,104

412,722

19%

Financial Managers

Median Salary: $156,104
Job Postings: 412,722
Projected Growth: 19%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Financial Managers plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Controllers	74,532	18%
Branch Managers	51,492	13%
Tax Managers	52,482	13%
Accounting Managers	42,030	10%
Finance Managers	24,521	6%
Assistant Branch Managers	20,531	5%
Accountants/Assistant Controllers	21,454	5%
Directors of Finance	15,795	4%
Financial Planning and Analysis Managers	17,036	4%
Chief Financial Officers	16,629	4%
Financial Controllers	15,431	4%
Accounts Payable Managers	7,632	2%
Plant Controllers	8,178	2%
Accounting Supervisors	8,574	2%
Revenue Cycle Managers	7,049	2%
Corporate Controllers	9,611	2%
Accounts Payable Supervisors	4,951	1%
Accounting Coordinators	5,279	1%
Revenue Managers	4,606	1%
Finance Directors	4,909	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Accounting	216,478	60%
Finance	182,650	51%
Financial Statements	119,524	33%
Auditing	110,148	31%
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles	72,672	20%
Accounts Payable	54,063	15%
Internal Controls	53,272	15%
Financial Analysis	52,716	15%
Accounts Receivable	51,432	14%
General Ledger	41,317	11%
Project Management	40,206	11%
Process Improvement	37,894	10%
Public Accounting	37,621	10%
Month-End Closing	37,149	10%
Billing	36,115	10%
External Auditing	34,136	9%
Investments	32,274	9%
Financial Services	31,484	9%
Balance Sheet	31,453	9%
Financial Planning	31,330	9%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Depository Credit Intermediation		11%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		10%
	Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services		6%
	Insurance Carriers		5%
	Other Financial Investment Activities		4%
	Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage		3%
	Other		60%

General and Operations Managers

$101,275

553,579

10%

General and Operations Managers

Median Salary: $101,275
Job Postings: 553,579
Projected Growth: 10%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

General and Operations Managers plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Operations Managers	98,411	18%
Management Trainees	60,828	11%
General Managers	51,955	9%
Shift Supervisors	39,750	7%
Operations Supervisors	53,859	10%
Assistant General Managers	33,691	6%
Directors of Operations	33,626	6%
Assistant Managers	45,745	8%
Managers-in-Training	27,652	5%
District Managers	21,125	4%
Executive Directors	16,724	3%
Vice Presidents of Operations	11,685	2%
Hourly Managers	7,877	1%
Area Managers	8,502	2%
General Managers In Training	8,168	2%
Studio Managers	5,507	1%
Store Management Trainees	12,158	2%
Business Managers	6,707	1%
Regional Directors of Operations	5,521	1%
Dispensary Managers	4,088	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Operations Management	76,411	14%
Marketing	72,619	14%
Merchandising	68,902	13%
Finance	51,574	10%
Project Management	47,423	9%
Auditing	46,149	9%
Retail Operations	44,396	8%
Profit And Loss (P&L) Management	42,159	8%
Inventory Management	41,295	8%
Continuous Improvement Process	39,400	7%
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)	35,468	7%
Accounting	32,848	6%
Process Improvement	31,098	6%
Selling Techniques	30,720	6%
Restaurant Operation	28,020	5%
Customer Relationship Management	26,285	5%
Warehousing	23,942	4%
Business Development	23,449	4%
Loss Prevention	23,432	4%
Product Knowledge	22,918	4%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Restaurants and Other Eating Places		4%
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		4%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		3%
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		3%
	Building Equipment Contractors		2%
	Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities		2%
	Other		83%

Financial Examiners

$84,302

8,545

21%

Financial Examiners

Median Salary: $84,302
Job Postings: 8,545
Projected Growth: 21%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Financial Examiners enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Representative Mobile Examiners	1,803	21%
BSA Analysts	1,191	14%
Financial Examiners	668	8%
Field Examiners	762	9%
Examiners	694	8%
Financial Investigators	423	5%
BSA Specialists	459	5%
Financial Institution Examiners	460	5%
AML Directors	420	5%
KYC Analysts	303	4%
National Bank Examiners	175	2%
BSA Officers	242	3%
Personal Banking Managers	174	2%
Bank Examiners	166	2%
BSA Transaction Monitoring Analysts	171	2%
Compliance Examiners	153	2%
BSA Investigators	99	1%
Edd Analysts	84	1%
Litigation Examiners	48	1%
Personal Injury Case Managers	50	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Anti Money Laundering	2,750	43%
Bank Secrecy Act	2,157	34%
Auditing	1,956	31%
Accounting	1,390	22%
Office Of Foreign Assets Controls	1,306	20%
Finance	1,212	19%
Due Diligence	1,205	19%
Know Your Customer	1,056	17%
Financial Services	989	15%
USA Patriot Act	833	13%
Risk Management	807	13%
Banking	715	11%
Loans	704	11%
Suspicious Activity Report	694	11%
Financial Statements	680	11%
Financial Institution	656	10%
Risk Analysis	640	10%
Economics	634	10%
Customer Identification Program	620	10%
Securities (Finance)	617	10%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Depository Credit Intermediation		34%
	Federal Government, Civilian		11%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		9%
	State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		8%
	Other Financial Investment Activities		8%
	Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage		6%
	Other		24%

Accountants and Auditors

$79,893

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Accountants and Auditors

Median Salary: $79,893
Job Postings: 481,053
Projected Growth: 10%

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Accountants and Auditors examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Accountants	170,308	35%
Staff Accountants	93,806	20%
Tax Accountants	31,403	7%
Internal Auditors	16,822	4%
Audit Managers	22,298	5%
Cost Accountants	16,228	3%
Project Accountants	12,490	3%
Auditors	15,346	3%
Accounting Associates	13,276	3%
Property Accountants	11,331	2%
Audit Associates	14,724	3%
Certified Public Accountants	17,620	4%
Corporate Accountants	5,920	1%
Accountants/Bookkeepers	8,395	2%
Financial Accountants	5,603	1%
Revenue Accountants	3,852	1%
Internal Audit Managers	6,158	1%
General Ledger Accountants	5,548	1%
Payroll Accountants	5,441	1%
Staff Auditors	4,484	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Accounting	278,555	88%
Auditing	184,698	58%
Financial Statements	142,676	45%
Finance	137,280	43%
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles	102,194	32%
General Ledger	74,405	24%
Accounts Payable	63,078	20%
Internal Controls	61,078	19%
Month-End Closing	60,341	19%
Accounts Receivable	55,554	18%
External Auditing	52,746	17%
Account Reconciliation	51,895	16%
Balance Sheet	50,970	16%
Invoicing	50,810	16%
Reconciliation	49,714	16%
Public Accounting	45,794	14%
Financial Analysis	40,133	13%
Internal Auditing	39,224	12%
Accounting Software	34,552	11%
Fixed Asset	31,804	10%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services		25%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		7%
	Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		3%
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		3%
	State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		3%
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		2%
	Other		58%

Employment outlook data is provided by Lightcast and represents labor market trends in the United States. It is not specific to Franklin University graduates or any particular degree level. Franklin University cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

MBA-Finance Knowledge and Skillsets

Gain in-demand skills sought by employers with curriculum that teaches you:

Executive Leadership & Business Strategy

Clearly articulate the organization’s mission, vision and values, and develop strategic plans for organization-wide implementation
Develop, communicate and implement priorities, goals and objectives in accordance with the strategic plans
Coordinate efforts across business lines and functions, harnessing organizational synergies and ensuring strategic alignment
Create and monitor strategies to ensure long-term financial viability
Identify key metrics and develop reporting systems to measure performance across functional units, identifying growth and efficiency opportunities
Develop organizational core competencies, positioning organizations to create competitive advantages in evolving industries
Oversee product-line strategies, generating prioritized, actionable insights from consumer and industry research
Apply effective change management strategies to help leadership, employees and other stakeholders successfully embrace organizational changes and improve performance

Marketing Management

Review all elements of the marketing mix, including product formulation, price, packaging and promotion to build brand equity and optimize sales, market share and profitability
Implement multi-year brand-category growth strategies, leveraging product development and marketing innovations
Develop and execute annual marketing plans to achieve market share, volume and profit objectives
Create unique and ownable market positions relative to competitors with clear points of differentiation
Leverage the full marketing mix, executing on compelling tactics that ingrain brand position and key differentiators into the minds of target audiences
Determine the most effective media mix across traditional and digital channels, balancing direct response initiatives with building long-term brand equity
Closely monitor and analyze sales volumes, market share trends and competitive activity
Assure effectiveness of marketing programs by completing post-promotion analysis of data, comparing results to established objectives
Collaborate with internal teams to drive success via customer engagement, competitive positioning, pricing and promotional activities
Promote strategic priorities and drive brand reputation through development and management of leadership events and speaking opportunities

Financial & Managerial Accounting

Maintain accounting standards, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Prepare consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements and statements of cash flow
Prepare account reconciliation
Consolidate and submit financial transaction reports
Analyze financial statements
Collaborate with business development in tracking and reporting sales efforts
Determine how changes in business and organizational structure impact reporting and operating results
Analyze transactions to identify issues, determine root causes of variances, and recommend appropriate corrective action
Ensure integrity of financial data for decision support and cost accounting systems, maintaining cost standards
Provide costing reports and make recommendations to support change in resource allocations, work methods and materials
Recommend and implement process, systems and reporting improvements to provide more visibility into financial results
Develop and execute cost-effective actions and expense-saving initiatives in support of financial objectives
Use accounting principles and practices to inform and recommend process improvement changes

Human Resource Management

Create top-talent management development and succession planning processes
Attract, recruit and inspire A-list employees who can help drive organizational success
Identify key domestic and international forces impacting the current and future workforce
Develop, coach and train high performance employees and managers to attain high levels of responsibility and performance
Design and implement organizational change strategies to enhance employee motivation and organizational efficiency
Build highly effective teams that work together to solve problems and innovate

Corporate Finance

Examine and prepare financial and operational data to identify opportunities for optimization and EBITDA growth
Develop and utilize strategic predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into an organization’s operations and business plans
Forecast Return on Investment (ROI) for current and future programs and projects
Study long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth in revenues and financial stability
Coordinate the development of the annual operating and capital budget
Develop keen understanding of key business drivers and build robust financial models to project future cash flows and balance sheets

Global Finance

Analyze the annual budget process, associate financial reports and statements, and evaluate financial results for international operations
Maintain the financial modeling and reporting for international operations
Establish/maintain market risk management systems
Provide timely, accurate and complete market-risk regulatory and economic-capital reporting and analysis, owning the end-to-end processes that facilitate the reporting stream

MBA-Finance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is an MBA with a Specialization in Finance?

The MBA with a Specialization in Finance is a theory-to-practice master’s-level program that provides a comprehensive understanding of business that enables you to solve complex problems, strategically manage initiatives, successfully lead others and analyze financial information to inform decision-making.

What can you do with an MBA with a Specialization in Finance?

With an MBA with a Specialization in Finance, you’ll gain the analytical tools and techniques to develop effective financial solutions and recommendations that can prepare you for a variety of positions including financial analyst, controller and chief financial officer.

Why get an MBA with a Specialization in Finance?

With an MBA with a Specialization in Finance, you’ll boost your knowledge of the workings of the U.S. financial system and advanced concepts of financial risk and return; study the valuation of bonds, common and preferred stock, cost of capital, capital budgeting, capital structure; and understand the evaluation of exchange rate risk management, cross-border investment strategies in international money and capital markets.

What makes Franklin’s MBA with a Specialization in Finance unique?

Franklin’s MBA with a Specialization in Finance is a 12-month, 100% online program created with input from industry experts in business and finance. In Franklin’s theory-to-practice program, you’ll learn through a combination of real-world simulations and case studies and be taught by in-field practitioners.

When can I start Franklin’s MBA with a Specialization in Finance?

Choose from eight start dates each year – fall (August, September and November), spring (January, February and March) or summer (May and June).

How much will my MBA with a Specialization in Finance cost?

Franklin University offers a quality education at a competitive cost so you can afford to invest in your future. Our per credit hour tuition rates (vs. per year or per term rates) enable you to get a realistic estimate of exactly how much your degree will cost. Our 2026-2027 tuition rate is $690 per credit hour. Use Franklin’s free MyCost Estimator to get a personalized estimate of your total degree cost. If you have any questions, ask our helpful staff about available financing options and financial aid programs.

How long does it take to get an MBA with a Specialization in Finance?

Franklin's master's degree programs are specifically designed for busy, working adults -- that means you could finish your MBA with a Specialization in Finance in as few as 12 months.

Will my MBA with a Specialization in Finance be designated on my diploma?

Yes. Specializations are designated on diplomas and included on official transcripts.

Will my MBA with a Specialization in Finance be included on my transcripts?

Yes. Specializations are included on official transcripts and designated on diplomas.

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2026 - 2027 Tuition	Cost Per Credit
Standard tuition per credit hour	$690
RN-MSN Pathway (NURS 500)	$298
Current service members	$536
Master's Prerequisite Courses (500 level)	$398
Master's Prerequisite Courses (500 level) - International Students	$526
2026 - 2027 Tuition	Cost Per Credit
Standard tuition per credit hour	$690

Other Fees and Charges	Cost
Resource fee (each semester)	$100

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Position yourself for leadership with an MBA in finance online

1-Year Online MBA

IACBE Accredited

No GRE/GMAT Required

Real-World Experts

Acquire the analytical skills needed to develop effective executive-level financial solutions

Master advanced concepts and strengthen your ability to make informed investment decisions

Gain an understanding of global finance and its impact on business operations

Learn from in-field experts in instructor-led online sessions

Your MBA degree, your way with Franklin’s FlexFIT Online MBA

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Program Prerequisites

English Language Testing & TOEFL IELTS

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