MBA in Finance

Dr. Robert Hansen is the Norman W. Martin 1925 Professor of Business Administration at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business and was previously senior associate dean. He served as faculty director of the Center for Business and Society and co-faculty director of the Business Bridge Program and the Master of Health Care Delivery Science Program at the college. His expertise is in microeconomics with a focus on game theory, auction markets, and public policy. His teaching has been in the economics, public policy (including health care policy), and finance areas. He has written and published articles in the areas of auction theory, corporate finance and corporate policy, industrial organization, and law and economics.

Students will emerge with a full understanding of modern finance, including hands-on experience in DeFi (Decentralized Finance) and blockchain/crypto. How does the DeFi solution work? What are the financial use cases where DeFi provides a viable solution and how does it compare? Why would a company make the switch and who stands to gain? Students will also cover a slew of traditional hands-on finance solutions, including graduate-level financial analyses.

1. Make corporate financial decisions and solve financial problems using modern financial modeling techniques.
2. Apply quantitative and analytical skills to make informed investment decisions and optimize investment portfolio performance.
3. Apply and interpret financial analytics and use valuation techniques to aid in making investment decisions.
4. Communicate financial analyses, insights, and strategies to stakeholders to drive financial success.
5. Assess career opportunities and key sectors relevant to finance.
6. Evaluate new financial technologies and their potential to disrupt traditional finance.

GSM programs are accredited by AACSB, the most prestigious and demanding level of accreditation for business schools. This level of accreditation directly supports students because the AACSB assesses student learning. Students' actual assignments are used to document the extent that students master MBA learning outcomes, and continuous improvement occurs for programs and courses.

Why the MBA major in Finance

Often, what first draws students to finance is money, and there's no doubt that those who work in finance are handsomely paid. With entry-level financial analyst salaries already pushing six figures with a national median at $99,000 and financial managerial salaries at $156,000 [Lightcast.io], the potential for earning is high. Down the line, graduates could grow into a CFO role at $442,206 in salary, if not more.

Salary aside, pursuing a concentration in finance just makes sense for an MBA student. Finance is one of the clearest differentiators that can help literally any graduate bring value and impact to any industry. And with 82% of CFOs holding an MBA, students who specialize in finance during their MBA are strategically positioning themselves to follow this lucrative and well-established career path. Finance also allows for unparalleled exit opportunities. While executive general management roles like COO or resident have traditionally been the stepping stones to CEO positions, the opportunities for CFOs to ascend to CEO roles in large companies are increasing.

But beyond even those benefits, a career in finance is also a genuinely rewarding path that offers real intellectual satisfaction. Finance is the cornerstone of society today and can drive both global impact and innovation. So, if you like creativity and numbers, if you want a career at the crossroads of wealth, prestige, and intellectual satisfaction, if you thrive in a competitive environment and want to rub shoulders with powerful people -- then, finance might be the perfect place for you.

SXU's accelerated BBA+MBA Dual Degree program combines a four-year Bachelor of Business Administration and a two-year Master of Business Administration into a five-year program. Students complete 120 credit hours of undergraduate coursework and 30 credit hours of graduate coursework to fulfill the dual BBA+MBA degree. Students may take up to 12 credit hours of MBA coursework concurrent with their undergraduate coursework during their senior year.

Students are encouraged to apply to the 4+1 program in their junior year. Upon acceptance, students may register for courses at the graduate level with permission from the director of the Graham School of Management and the director of the MBA program. The BBA is awarded after successful completion of all undergraduate requirements. The MBA is awarded upon successful completion of the graduate requirements.

For more information, please contact the GSM director at ghoshFREESXU.