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Management: Financial Management Concentration
Master's SpecializationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Earn an online master’s degree in management with a concentration in financial management at University of Maryland Global Campus in as little as 24 months. This career-focused program is designed for on-the-go professionals who are looking to hone their skills, expand their knowledge base, and advance in their careers. Study in our convenient online classroom with knowledgeable professors who are valued leaders in the field. Learn the newest industry standards with coursework that is constantly being updated. And gain knowledge that you can apply on the job right away!
Build a Strong Foundation in Finance
We’ve built our financial management program from the ground-up with the needs of working professionals in mind. Our curriculum is designed to immerse you in real-world examples and hands-on projects that will allow you to hone your existing skills while you build new ones. This unique blend of finance and management courses will give you a more complete education and help you stand out in a crowded job market.
These are a few of the benefits of our financial management degree program:
- Study with our state-of-the-art Connect Lab: Several courses in this program make use of the McGraw-Hill Connect Lab, which contains practice problems, instructional videos, weekly quizzes, and other training materials.
- Benefit from networking opportunities: UMGC students have access to lifetime career services, so we can help you advance in your profession.
- Earn your degree quickly: We offer courses annually in the spring, summer, and fall terms, which allows most students to earn their degree in as little as 24 months.
- Prepare for industry certification exams: Completing coursework in this program can allow you to prepare for relevant industry certifications, such as the CFA Institute’s Chartered Financial Analyst exam.
- Take your education further: Completing this program may also allow you to become eligible for a discounted Certified Risk Specialist (CRS) training bundle through Interfima.
Program Highlights
Required Courses
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, MGMT 610)
- (3 Credits, MGMT 615)
- (3 Credits, MGMT 650)
Concentration Courses
- (3 Credits, FIN 605)
- (3 Credits, FIN 610)
- (3 Credits, FIN 615)
- (3 Credits, FIN 620)
- (3 Credits, FIN 630)
- (3 Credits, FIN 640)
- (3 Credits, FIN 645)
- (3 Credits, FIN 660)
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, MGMT 670)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for a leadership position in financial management in areas such as financial planning, financial analysis, investments analysis, loans, and consulting.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend a recent background in finance or accounting, as well as statistics. Strong writing skills are also encouraged.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Accounting & Financial Management
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Earn a Master of Science in accounting and financial management at University of Maryland Global Campus. This career-relevant program combines two of the fastest-growing fields in the market and is taught by experienced faculty members with decades of professional experience. Hone your career skills in our convenient online classroom and expand your knowledge base using our no-cost digital resources. If you’re ready to move up in your career, apply today!
Earn a Respected Master’s Degree
We’ve built our program with your needs in mind. Employers are searching for educated professionals who can manage a company’s financial operations and ensure continued financial security. This 36-credit program will help you develop the accounting, organizational, and corporate management skills needed to make yourself indispensable at any job on day one.
Program Highlights
- Develop a financial plan: Design a comprehensive financial analysis of a large organization and propose a plan for improvement.
- Make strategic decisions: Make strategic management decisions to solve operational problems.
- Analyze financial reporting: Analyze financial reporting and its effect on financial markets.
- Study real organizations: Analyze case studies of real organizations facing financial challenges.
- Examine financial crises: Examine the sources of global financial crises and analyze how organizations respond.
- Create and evaluate plans: Create a plan that reduces costs and mitigates risks.
Required Courses
Total Credits Required: 36
- Accounting Courses: 18
- Financial Management Courses: 15
- Required Capstone Course: 3
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
This course must be taken within the first 6 credits of study (if required). The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
You will need to take 18 credits in accounting, 15 credits in financial management, and a 3-credit capstone course.
Accounting Courses
- (3 Credits, ACCT 610)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 611)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 613)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 628)
- Take two of the following courses for a total of 6 credits:
- (3 Credits, ACCT 625)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 630)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 635)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 640)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 686)
Financial Management Courses
- (3 Credits, FIN 605)
- (3 Credits, FIN 610)
- (3 Credits, FIN 620)
- (3 Credits, FIN 660)
- Take one of the following courses for a total of 3 credits:
- (3 Credits, FIN 630)
- (3 Credits, FIN 645)
- (3 Credits, FIN 686)
Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, MSAF 690)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for accounting and financial management careers in many professional contexts. The skills you gain in this program translate to most industries in the public and private sectors. UMGC courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that are highly valued by today’s employers.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
You don’t need to have majored in any specific area to be successful in this program. However, we do recommend you have a recent background in finance and accounting, and we recommend you have familiarity with Microsoft Excel. Please note: Our admission requirements call for 15 undergraduate accounting credits or a CPA license.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
- Program restrictions apply
- Location restrictions apply
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
Before enrolling in any graduate accounting course, you must do one of the following:
- Complete 15 credits of undergraduate accounting courses, with a grade of C or better in each course; upon submission of an official transcript, you may be accepted into the program with fewer than the required 15 credits, but you must complete that coursework before enrolling in your first graduate accounting course.
- Earn a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license as determined by a State Board of Accountancy; upon submission of documentation and verification of your having earned a CPA license, you may enroll in a graduate accounting course.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
Learn more about professional licensure as it relates to this program.
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Master of Business AdministrationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Earn an MBA on-site or online in just 16 months for about $10,080. The Master of Business Administration program at University of Maryland Global Campus is designed for busy professionals looking to gain the skills and knowledge that today’s employers need. Learn from faculty members who are active or former professionals in industry, government, and non-profit organizations and discuss course concepts with classmates who have a range of professional and life experiences. Course materials are available as no-cost electronic resources through UMGC's online classroom for most courses in this online program, so you can save money on textbooks. And, the GMAT is not required for admission!
Earn a Well-Respected Graduate Business Degree
UMGC’s online MBA program is the perfect fit if you are looking to broaden your business knowledge or prepare for career advancement. Our program's primary purpose is excellence in teaching and learning. And, several of our student organizations, like the UMGC chapters of the American Marketing Association (AMA) and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) allow you to connect with classmates on similar career paths.
In addition, the UMGC online MBA program holds the following distinctions:
- Continuously accredited by IACBE for almost 20 years
- A strong network of almost 20,000 MBA alumni
- Among top 5 online learning completions
- First U.S.-based MBA program designed specifically for online delivery
- An innovative online classroom with 24-hour technical support
Program Highlights
- Create and implement a personal leadership development plan
- Foster mutual respect, trust, and high standards of ethics, performance, and teamwork
- Assess and manage critical knowledge and skill gaps related to core organizational functions and managerial responsibilities
- Complete a comprehensive analysis of the costs of operations, pricing options, financing, product mix, distribution channels, and supply chain relationships
- Evaluate your cultural intelligence, ethical values, and skills in decision-making, and implement specific actions to leverage your strengths and further develop areas of relative weakness
- Evaluate your organization's policies for managing legal and ethical risks, with a focus on contracts, agency, and tort law
- Complete an audit of the technology and information systems and processes in your organizations
- Design and develop a marketing plan for a new product or service in both domestic and international markets
- Prepare a detailed project management plan for an initiative in a new international location that presents business, language, cultural, legal, and other challenges for your organization
- Develop a comprehensive strategy for expanding your organization's products or services in a selected country
- Prepare a personal professional portfolio that includes your key achievements, a brief summary of your strategic leadership skills, and your plan for goal and career advancement
Required Courses
Core Courses
- (6 Credits, MBA 610)
- (6 Credits, MBA 620)
- (6 Credits, MBA 630)
- (6 Credits, MBA 640)
- (6 Credits, MBA 670)
Career Preparation
This MBA program is designed to help you prepare for management careers in business, government, or nonprofit organizations in areas such as team leadership, project supervision, and creation and implementation of business solutions.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend you have strong writing and analytical skills. We recommend ASC 601 if you'd like to improve your graduate writing skills. If you need to improve your computing skills, we recommend you take ASC 605.
Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses are available on-site and online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
The MBA degree program requires 36 credits of coursework. Courses must be taken sequentially. An introductory course (PRO 600) may be waived for students who already have a graduate degree. You must complete each course with a grade of B or better to advance to the next course. The grade of C is not available for these courses.
Specialized Program Accreditation
This program has received specialized accreditation through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, known as IACBE, located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas. IACBE is a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Further information on student achievement is available in the Public Disclosure of Student Achievement.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.