MBA Specialization in Finance

The Loyola MBA specialization in finance prepares students with in-depth courses that advance the understanding of issues particular to the field of finance, including investments, portfolio management, derivative securities, capital markets, corporate finance, international finance, and financial institutions.

To earn this specialization, students complete three finance electives—one required and two of their choosing. Course offerings may include:

  • Investment Analysis (required)
  • Advanced Corporate Finance
  • Derivatives and Risk Management
  • Financial Markets and Institutions
  • Fixed Income Securities
  • International Finance
  • Sellinger Applied Portfolio
  • Valuation
  • Special Topics in Finance*

*Special topics courses in finance are updated by academic year or term to discuss contemporary issues in finance and to meet the needs and requests of students.

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MBA Specializations

In addition to an MBA in finance, our Professional’s MBA program can be customized for four other specializations:

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