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H. Wayne Huizenga
College of Business and Entrepreneurship

You know finance. Now multiply that advantage by diving deeper and thinking bigger at the same time. Earning an M.B.A. with a Finance major from Nova Southeastern University's College of Business empowers accelerated career growth in ways a traditional Master’s Degree in Finance can’t.

Build senior-level business savvy, with a well-rounded curriculum covering all key disciplines, while also furthering your financial expertise. The combination is a formidable advantage for startups and C-level positions alike.

  • Combines core M.B.A. classes with specialized focus on corporate finance, securities analysis, portfolio management, and financial institutions and markets.
  • Finance major emphasizes theory and analysis, including relevant techniques of economic analysis, mathematics, and statistics.
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I try to help students overcome the fear of time value of money (TVM) concept by teaching that it’s just a simple system with five variables. When students grasp finance concepts and learn to apply them in both their personal and professional lives, finance becomes fun.

H. Young Baek, PH.D. | Professor of Finance

Quick Facts

Curriculum
NSU's M.B.A. program is 36-45 total credits to complete, depending on undergraduate coursework.
Start Dates
The M.B.A. in Finance Major is available to start in August, October, January, March, and May.
Delivery Options
Classes for the Master of Business Administration program with major in Finance are offered weeknights at NSU's Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus and online (asynchronously).
Tuition
Visit the Tuition and Fees page for more information. Discounted rates are available through our employer tuition program.
Application Deadline
Fall I: August 1
Fall II: October 1
Winter I: December 1
Winter II: March 1
Summer: May 1

Tuition Assistance for NSU Business Programs

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Employer Tuition Assistance Program

NSU Business partners with more than 80 local and national organizations to offer discounted employee tuition of up to 20% through our employer tuition program.

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NSU Alumni Tuition Discount

NSU alumni are eligible for a tuition award of 20% off any graduate business degree. Alumni also receive an application fee waiver and access to a dedicated adviser to assist throughout the admission process.

Alumni Tuition Discount Information

Finance Curriculum

M.B.A. Core Courses 

 

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Students with an Undergraduate Degree in Various areas of Business
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Curriculum: 36 Credits (Core credits: 21*)
/Credits:  )
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/Credits: Credits)
(MGT 5105     
Managing Organizational Behavior in a Dynamic & Complex World 
/Credits: 3)
(MKT 5125
Marketing Decisions for Managers 
/Credits: 3)
(FIN 5130
Financial Management 
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5140
Accounting for Decision Makers 
/Credits: 3)
(ISM 5150
Information Strategy for Digital Transformation 
/Credits: 3)
(QNT 5160
Analytical Modeling for Decision Making 
/Credits: 3)
(MGT 5170
Applying Strategy for Managers 
/Credits: 3)
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/Credits:  )
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Students without an Undergraduate Degree in Various areas of Business
/Credits:  )
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Curriculum: 36-45 Credits (Core credits: 21-30*)
/Credits:  )
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/Credits: Credits)
(ACT 5001*
Introductory Accounting 
/Credits: 3)
(FIN 5008*
Business Finance 
/Credits: 3)
(QNT 5000*
Foundations of Business Statistics 
/Credits: 3)
(MGT 5105
Managing Organizational Behavior in a Dynamic & Complex World 
/Credits: 3)
(MKT 5125
Marketing Decisions for Managers 
/Credits: 3)
(FIN 5130
Financial Management 
/Credits: 3)
(ACT 5140
Accounting for Decision Makers 
/Credits: 3)
(ISM 5150
Information Strategy for Digital Transformation 
/Credits: 3)
(QNT 5160
Analytical Modeling for Decision Making 
/Credits: 3)
(MGT 5170
Applying Strategy for Managers 
/Credits: 3)
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/Credits:  )

Finance (15 credits) - Choose Four

 

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/Credits: Credits)
(FIN 5504
Real World Finance
/Credits: 3)
(FIN 5515
International Finance
/Credits: 3)
(FIN 5540
Banking
/Credits: 3)
(FIN 5545
Financial Engineering
/Credits: 3)
(FIN 5570
Advanced Corporate Finance
/Credits: 3)

Choose One: 

 

(Open elective
Any course in HCBE excluding CHS, ISEC, MSIT, and MMIS prefixes
/Credits: 3)
(FIN 5580
Finance Internship
/Credits: 3)
*  Course may be waived at the discretion of the department chair or designee. Waivers will only be considered when an equivalent course with a grade of C or higher has been earned in the past 10 years. 
For a full list of all course descriptions, visit coursewizard.nova.edu.Current students: Please consult your Academic Adviser for program requirements or access SharkLink for your Degree Works audit. Program requirements are subject to change, and your Academic Adviser or Degree works audit can provide you with the courses required for your catalog term.