Online MBA in Finance

Online MBA with a Concentration in Finance Admission Requirements

1. All Applicants:
   • Degree/Credentials: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
   • Undergraduate Achievement: Possess an undergraduate cumulative grade point average equal to or greater than 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
   • Experience: Provide a curriculum vitae or résumé.
   • Essay and Writing Ability: Applicants will submit an essay of a maximum of 500 words outlining the following: 1) career aspirations, 2) qualifications, and 3) rationale for applying to the program. This piece should demonstrate the candidate’s ability to write at a graduate level.
   • Professional Recommendation: Provide one recommendation from an employer or a former professor who is in a position to judge the applicant’s potential for graduate-level study and research.
   • Consideration for Conditional Admission: Applicants who do not meet the above criteria will be judged on a case-by-case basis and will be asked to submit additional documentation in an attempt to gain conditional admission.
2. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Equivalent:
   • Students with a bachelor's degree in business (or those who have completed an equivalent of the business common professional core (CPC) at the undergraduate level) with a 3.0 GPA or higher will not be required to take Business Foundations 1 and 2.
3. Applicants with Non-Business Bachelor’s Degree:
   • Students with a non-business bachelor's degree or those who have not completed an equivalent of the business common professional core (CPC) at the undergraduate level, earning a 3.0 GPA or higher, may be required to take Business Foundations. The undergraduate CPC may also be satisfied by completing appropriate undergraduate courses. Individual review will be completed by the MBA Program Director.

OTHER ADMISSION/ENROLLMENT RELATED INFORMATION

Transfer Credit Policy: A maximum of nine (9) semester hours of graduate transfer credits will be considered for transfer credit. The course(s) must have been taken at an accredited institution and be aligned with the objectives for the University of Mount Union course(s), and only coursework earning a grade of B or better will be considered for transfer credit. Additional credits may be transferred on a case-by-case basis.

A candidate wishing to transfer credits must submit an official transcript, along with a copy of the appropriate course description from the graduate catalog of the respective institution, and may be asked to offer additional documentation (such as a course syllabus). To initiate a transfer credit evaluation, contact Dr. Wendy Ziems-Mueller, director of the MBA program, at ziemswj@mountunion.edu.
 

TOEFL Requirement: Applicants whose primary language is not English must have a recent IBT (Internet- Based TOEFL) score of 100 or more in addition to meeting other program requirements.
 

Enrollment Deposit: If admitted to the program, candidates are required to submit a non-refundable deposit of $250. This deposit will be applied toward tuition charges.

The University of Mount Union prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability, or genetic information in student admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or employment as now or may hereafter be required by university policy and federal or state law. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Beeghly Hall, (330) 829-6560, humanresources@mountunion.edu.

Online MBA with Concentration in Finance Curriculum

M.B.A. Core

Bridge Courses:

*The School’s accrediting body, ACBSP, requires additional course coverage for applicants without adequate preparation in business at the undergraduate level. The following accelerated courses are designed to provide the required content that covers the essential foundations of an undergraduate business program. These courses must be completed during the student’s first year in the MBA program for students without an undergraduate in a business-related field and will be determined upon admission.

Finance Concentration:

Students in the MBA with a concentration in finance program study how to use data to develop solutions that enhance the strategic planning process and optimize business operations.

Online MBA with a Concentration in Finance Accreditation Status

The University of Mount Union's MBA with a Concentration in Finance program is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Online MBA with a Concentration in Finance Estimated Program Cost

By choosing a flexible MBA program intended for busy professionals, you are also choosing an affordable education designed to boost your career prospects. The 2025-2026 program costs per term calculation is based on a student taking two classes per term at $695 per credit hour.

UMU alumni receive an additional 5% discount on tuition. To learn more about discount eligibility, please contact the graduate admission representative.

ONLINE MBA TUITION AND FEES

2025-2026 Academic Year

Other expenses to be considered include a computer (if a student does not already own one or has access to one), books, supplies, exam fees, etc. Programs and/or courses may require additional fees.

The current cost of attendance figures are displayed under the Cost of Attendance section of our website.