Why Study Finance?
Finance drives every business decision, from evaluating investments and managing risk to allocating capital and supporting long-term growth. Organizations need leaders who can interpret financial data, navigate changing markets, and make informed decisions that create value.
The Finance concentration prepares you to develop expertise in corporate finance, investments, financial analysis, capital markets, and strategic financial management while strengthening the analytical and leadership skills needed to succeed across industries.
Located just miles from Wall Street, Tobin gives students access to one of the world's leading financial centers. Combined with New York City's extensive network of financial institutions, accomplished alumni, industry professionals, and experiential learning opportunities, you'll gain practical insight into today's evolving financial landscape while building valuable professional connections.
- Degree Type
- M.B.A.
- Area of Interest
- Business
- Associated Colleges or Schools
- Program Location
- Queens Campus
- Manhattan Campus
- Online
- Required Credit Hours
- 36
Is This Concentration Right for You?
This concentration may be a great fit if you want to:
- Make strategic financial decisions that drive business growth
- Analyze investments, markets, and financial performance
- Strengthen your quantitative and analytical skills
- Understand corporate finance and capital markets
- Prepare for leadership roles in finance and investment management
Which Finance Graduate Program Is Right for You?
Not sure which finance graduate program is right for you? Compare Tobin's finance graduate programs to find the degree that best aligns with your career goals.
| M.B.A. in Finance | M.S. in Finance | |
|---|---|---|
| If you want to... | Lead organizations and make strategic financial decisions that drive business growth. | Build specialized expertise in investments, financial markets, portfolio management, and financial analysis. |
| Primary Focus | Corporate finance, financial strategy, leadership, and business decision making. | Investments, portfolio management, valuation, capital markets, and quantitative finance. |
| Degree Style | Broad MBA with a finance concentration. | Specialized STEM master's degree in finance. |
| Ideal Careers | Financial Manager Corporate Finance Manager Director of Finance | Investment Analyst Portfolio Analyst Equity Research Analyst |
| Career Progression | Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Chief Investment Officer (CIO) |
| Professional Advantages | - | CFA Institute Affiliated Program CFA Exam Scholarships Applied Finance Institute Membership STEM Designation |
Career Opportunities
Organizations of every size rely on finance professionals to evaluate investments, manage financial performance, and support strategic decision making. An MBA with a concentration in Finance prepares you to combine financial expertise with business leadership in today's global economy.
Potential career paths include:
- Financial Manager
- Corporate Finance Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Analyst
- Portfolio Manager
- Treasury Manager
- Commercial Banking Manager
- Wealth Management Advisor
- Financial Consultant
- Corporate Development Manager
Career paths vary based on prior experience, industry, and professional goals.
MBA Curriculum
Every MBA student completes a comprehensive business core covering accounting, analytics, economics, finance, management, marketing, law, ethics, and business strategy before completing specialized coursework in Finance.
- ACC 602: Global Financial and Managerial Reporting
- BUA 602: Business Analytics
- ECO 606: Industrial Economics
- FIN 607: Financial Management
- LAW 600: Law, Ethics and the Principled Path in Business
- MGT 601: Managing for Global Success
- MKT 600: Decisions in Marketing Management
- RMI 601: Risk Management
MGT 700: Seminar in Business Policy
Select three courses:
- FIN 625: Ethics and Professionalism for Finance
- FIN 628: Market Risk Management
- FIN 629: Credit Risk Management
- FIN 633: Corporate Financial Management
- FIN 634: Investment Analysis
- FIN 635: Capital and Money Markets
- FIN 636: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Restructuring
- FIN 638: Fixed-Income Analytics
- FIN 643: International Corporate Finance
- FIN 651: Bank Financial Management
- FIN 654: Advanced Corporate Finance
- FIN 655: Financial Risk Management
- FIN 664: Advanced Investment Analysis
- FIN 665: Portfolio Management
- FIN 668: Financial Derivatives
- FIN 670: Real Estate Finance
- FIN 671: Real Estate Valuation, Feasibility, and Development
- FIN 672: Real Estate Capital Markets
- FIN 673: Real Estate Development
- FIN 674: Investment Banking and Brokerage
- FIN 684: Asset Management
Experience Business Before You Graduate
Put Finance Into Practice
Finance is learned through experience. Apply classroom concepts to real investment decisions, financial analysis, and business challenges while developing the practical skills employers value.
Featured Experiences
- Manage a real investment portfolio through the Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF).
- Develop advanced financial analysis skills through the Applied Finance Institute (AFI).
- Consult with real organizations through Tobin Strategic Consulting (TSC).
- Analyze data to support strategic decisions in the Collins Analytics Lab.
- Develop AI-powered solutions to real business challenges through the EMPIRE Initiative.
- Launch and pitch innovative business ideas in the James & Eileen Business Plan Competition.
- Turn entrepreneurial ideas into action through the Venture & Innovation Center (VIC).
Global Business Experiences
Financial markets are interconnected across the world. Through Global Destination Courses, study abroad opportunities, and an internationally focused MBA curriculum, you'll explore global markets, innovation ecosystems, and entrepreneurial strategies while developing the perspective needed to identify opportunities in an interconnected economy.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Finance concentration combines graduate business education with specialized coursework in corporate finance, investments, financial markets, and strategic financial management, preparing students to make informed financial decisions across organizations.
No. Finance professionals are needed across virtually every industry, including corporate finance, consulting, healthcare, technology, nonprofit organizations, manufacturing, and government.
Students strengthen their financial analysis, investment evaluation, strategic planning, risk assessment, capital allocation, and decision-making skills while learning how finance supports organizational growth.
Students have access to experiential learning opportunities including the Student-Managed Investment Fund (SMIF), the Applied Finance Institute (AFI), and New York City's financial community, providing opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to real-world financial challenges.
Yes. Tobin's MBA program offers flexible scheduling designed to help working professionals balance graduate education with their careers.
Yes. Admission to the MBA program is on a rolling basis. You may start in the Fall, Spring, or even in the summer semester.
Complete the online graduate application and submit the required application materials. Graduate Admissions counselors are available to guide you through the admissions process.
Ready to Apply?
Whether you're looking to strengthen your analytical skills, make better business decisions, or lead with data, a Tobin MBA can help you achieve your career goals.
All applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or the international equivalent before enrollment at the graduate level. In addition to the application form and non-refundable application fee, candidates should submit the following:
- Statement of professional goals and resume, which can be uploaded as part of the application for admission.
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools attended.
- One letter of recommendation, obtained from professional or academic references.
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required for applicants whose native language is not English.
- Students with international credits must also submit a course-by-course foreign credit evaluation with GPA calculation from a NACES member.
- Applicants to The Tobin College of Business Graduate programs will automatically be considered for GMAT/GRE waivers. Submitting a strong GMAT/GRE score may strengthen applications with a less competitive GPA.
For additional information, please contact:
Office of Graduate Admission
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
8000 Utopia Parkway
Suite 114
Queens, NY 11439
718-990-1345
[email protected]
Department Faculty
K. Matthew Wong
Director of M.B.A. Programs and Professor of Finance
Tobin Room 345
