MBA in Finance
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance
Attend Full-Time or Part-Time, in a Hybrid Format
A 36-credit or 48-credit degree program
The College of Business offers an MBA in Finance degree offered in a hybrid format.
This degree prepares students, who may or may not have a background in business, for careers in financial management of businesses, health care organizations, government agencies, and non-profit enterprises. The degree will equip students with broad skills and knowledge in business, accounting, marketing, operations, management, and leadership; and allows for 5 classes in the finance area. The MBA in Finance places an emphasis on developing financial analytical skills. There are many opportunities for graduates, including financial analyst, portfolio manager, investment banker and corporate financial associate.
Program tracks include a 36 credit track for students with an undergraduate degree in business and a 48 credit track for students with undergraduate degrees other than business. With either track, no work experience is required. The program can be completed full time or part time and can be started in the Fall or Spring semester. Additionally, domestic students can begin the program in Summer Session I. A portion of the MBA program can be taken online, and classes are offered in two Summer sessions and a Winter session.
Applicants with a previous bachelors in business management or business administration qualify for the 36 credit program.
Application deadlines
SUMMER 2026 (Domestic): March 15, 2026 | FALL 2026 (Domestic): July 15, 2026 | FALL 2026 (International): May 1, 2026
MBA in Finance At-a-Glance
- 36-48 credits
- Attend full- or part-time
- Attend in a hybrid format
- Classes offered in Fall and Spring semesters as well as 3-week Winter term and two 6-week summer sessions
- Time to completion for full time students is typically 12-18 months
- Applicants with an undergraduate degree in business management may qualify for a 36-credit track program
- No work experience is required
- GMAT optional
36-Credit MBA Program
The 36 credit MBA in Finance track requires 12 three-credit courses. Within the 12 courses, students take 6 required core courses and 6 elective courses. Five of these electives must be Finance electives and an additional FIN or MBA elective for a total of six 500-level electives.
*Students will not have to take the following core courses: MBA 502, 504, 505, 589, or 592.
48-Credit MBA Program
Students who have earned a Bachelor’s Degree in a non-business disipline are eligible to apply for the 48 credit track. The 48-credit MBA in Finance track curriculum requires 16 three-credit courses. Within the 16 three- credit courses, students take 11 required core courses and 5 elective courses. Four of these electives must be Finance electives and an additional FIN or MBA elective for a total of five 500-level electives.
CURRICULUM
Admitted students will take 36 to 48 credits.
Required Courses - All 3 Credits
* Students in the 48-credit track program must take these core classes.
- MBA 502: Finance*
- MBA 503: Data Analysis and Decision Making
- MBA 504: Financial Accounting*
- MBA 505: Marketing*
- MBA 592: Organizational Behavior*
- MBA 506: Leadership, Team Effectiveness and Communications
- MBA 507: Ethics in Management
- MBA 511: Technological Innovations or BUS 510: Biotechnology Enterprises 1: Finance & Operations
- MBA 543: Business Analytics
- MBA 589: Operations Management*
- MBA 512: Business Planning and Strategic Management (Capstone)
Electives
Students in the 36 credit track are required to take five (5) 500-level FIN program elective courses and an additional FIN or MBA elective for a total of six (6) 500-level electives.
Students in the 48 credit track are required to take four (4) 500-level FIN program elective courses and an additional FIN or MBA elective for a total of three (3) 500-level electives.
- FIN 524: Asset Pricing
- FIN 525 Portfolio Management
- FIN 536: Financial Management
- FIN 539: Investment Analysis
- FIN 540: Prob & Stats for Finance
- FIN 541: Bank Management
- FIN 545: Capital Markets and Financial Institutions
- FIN 547: Fundamentals of Fixed Income Analysis
- FIN 549: Risk Management
- FIN 551: Cases in Finance
- FIN 562: Mergers and Acquisitions
- FIN 576: Real Estate Finance
- FIN 578: Behavioral Finance
*Curriculum is for students entering in Fall 2025.
“My MBA helped me get my first real job, both through the education itself and through the connections I made in the program. It also helped me navigate increasing responsibilities in my career and gave me the confidence to pursue my goals with conviction.”
Boyan Doytchinov, MBA in Finance '10
UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL IN FINANCE AND STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING
Advance your career with the MBA in Finance from Stony Brook University’s College of Business. This program combines expert financial analysis with critical business leadership skills, preparing you to take on high-impact roles in finance. Gain a strong foundation in investment strategies, corporate finance, and market dynamics, while honing your ability to make strategic decisions and lead organizations in a competitive global landscape.
Financial Analysis
Master techniques to assess financial statements, performance, and risk.
Investment Strategy
Learn to evaluate markets and manage portfolios.
Decision-Making
Develop the skills to solve complex financial problems and guide strategic outcomes.
Tuition & Fees
Visit the Student Financial Services website for details on tuition rates and fees for New York State residents and non-residents, both for full-time and per credit rates. Tuition and fee billing rates are subject to change.
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Admissions Criteria
Visit the College of Business Graduate Admissions page to learn about criterial required for admissions consideration to the MBA in Finance program.
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Have More Questions?
We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions for applicants. If you need academic guidance and assistance with the application process, reach out to our Office of Student Services (OSS). For questions about which graduate program is the best for you, please contact us to schedule a meetingwith our graduate admissions and advising team.
