Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Finance Dual Degree Option

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Description and Outcomes

The Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Finance Dual Degree Option is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary curriculum designed to prepare you for leadership roles that demand both strategic business acumen and advanced financial expertise. This program uniquely blends the core principles of business administration with the technical rigor of finance, equipping you to synthesize financial data with fundamental business information to make effective decisions in a global context.

You will learn to effectively lead and manage organizations by applying financial theory and strategic principles to achieve business goals, maximize performance, and optimize operations. The program’s curriculum focuses on developing your ability to analyze complex financial problems and use that analysis to drive strategic innovation. You will gain skills to identify and minimize financial risk while developing and implementing well-reasoned plans in diverse, dynamic environments.

Beyond technical skills, the program emphasizes ethical leadership and corporate social responsibility. You will learn to evaluate and apply ethical principles and regulations in both business and financial decision-making, considering the broader social implications. You will be prepared to compose, report, and present clear and accurate business and financial information to diverse stakeholders, fostering informed decision-making and organizational transparency. This dual degree is an ideal pathway for professionals seeking to lead at the intersection of business strategy and financial management.

Program Length

The Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Finance Dual Degree Option consists of a minimum of 88 quarter credit hours. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded both a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Finance.

Program Outcomes

Master of Business Administration Program Outcomes

  1. Apply knowledge related to fundamental business processes to make effective business decisions in a global context.
  2. Integrate business knowledge to take well-reasoned action in diverse situations.
  3. Innovate to address business issues and opportunities in dynamic environments.
  4. Demonstrate the leadership necessary to accomplish business goals and maximize organizational performance.
  5. Evaluate the ethical and social implications of business decisions in a global context.

Master of Science in Finance Program Outcomes

  1. Decision Analysis: Use financial and other information to make and justify business decisions.
  2. Risk Management and Investment Analysis: Identify financial risk and create a plan to minimize exposure.
  3. Leadership: Apply financial theory to facilitate overall guidance of an organization and improve day-to-day processes including the interpretation of financial data.
  4. Ethical Practices: Comply with laws, regulations, and financial principles while developing and living by a personal code of ethics.
  5. Communication: Compose and report clear and accurate financial information to stakeholders.

Professional Competencies

In addition to the discipline-specific outcomes, professional competencies are integrated throughout your academic program. You can review the professional competencies associated with your academic program in the Professional Competencies section of this Catalog.

Program Availability

For program availability, please refer to the U.S. State and Other Approvals section and Program Availability Information.

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Admissions Requirements

You must meet the following admissions requirements in addition to Purdue Global's general requirements: 

  • You must submit a current, professional resume that details employment history including responsibilities and dates of employment.
  • If you are granted admission to the program and you do not have an undergraduate degree in finance, you may be required to complete additional foundational coursework, which may include MT217 🌐 Finance, MT480 🌐 Corporate Finance, and MT482 🌐 Financial Statement Analysis, pending review of the situation by the Dean. Candidates to the program must pass their prerequisite courses with a “B” or better to be admitted to the program.
  • If you are an international applicant, you must submit, prior to enrollment, an official college transcript evaluated for equivalency to a United States college diploma by an authorized school official, appropriate outside agency, or approved foreign credential evaluator. If you possess a bachelor's degree unrelated to business, management, accounting, or finance, you must submit an additional course-by-course equivalency evaluation to determine whether you have already completed coursework equivalent to MT217 🌐 Finance, MT480 🌐 Corporate Finance, and MT482 🌐 Financial Statement Analysis. You are responsible for any costs incurred as a result of this service.

Progression Requirements

  1. You may not use credit for prior learning to fulfill GB500 Business Perspectives.
  2. As a newly enrolled student, you may request to test out of GB512 🌐 Business Communications and GB513 🌐 Business Analytics by passing an Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (ASK) with a predetermined score. To register for an ASK, you must contact your Student Advisor at least 1 week prior to your scheduled start date. 

Certification, State Board, and National Board Exams

Certification and licensure boards have state-specific educational requirements for programs that lead to a license or certification that is a precondition for employment. Prospective and current students must review Purdue Global’s State Licensure and Certifications site to view program and state-specific licensure information.

Licensure-track programs may limit enrollment to students in certain states; please see Purdue Global’s Program Availability Information to determine enrollment eligibility.

You are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. Such requirements may change during the course of your program. You are not automatically certified in any way upon program completion. Although certain programs are designed to prepare you to take various optional certification exams, Purdue Global cannot guarantee you will be eligible to take these exams or become certified. Your eligibility may depend on your work experience, completion of education and/or degree requirements, not having a criminal record, and meeting other certification requirements.