MBA — Finance
START
Fall & Spring
CAMPUS
Providence
CREDITS
36-42
COST
$842 per credit*
Program Overview
Have a passion for finance and want to propel your career? Our MBA in Finance is designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals.
From Wall Street to Main Street, businesses of all sizes need well-educated executive employees who are versed in the global range of financial products to make the best investment decisions.
Expand your expertise in financial strategy and analysis through an MBA with a Finance concentration at JWU Providence. You’ll gain the business, financial, leadership and creative thinking skills needed to work in a number of enterprises and advance your professional career.
Our program, created and updated in collaboration with industry-leading companies, combines a core MBA business curriculum with specific financial topics that include personal financial planning, investment and portfolio management, estate planning and more.
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*The estimated cost per credit rate is effective for the 2026–27 academic year and is subject to change annually. This estimate does not include the $25 per semester Student Activities Fee. The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the estimated total amount it will cost a student to attend JWU each year. For more information, contact Student Financial Services.
Program Outcomes
- You will gain the skills to collect, interpret and analyze research to guide decision-making at both operational and strategic levels in an organization.
- The business competencies and the leadership, strategic and creative-thinking skills you will gain in this program will provide you with expertise to advance in your professional career.
Program Structure
- Estimated completion time:
Full time: 1.5-2 years
Part time: 2-3 years - Hybrid study: Mix of online and in-person learning
- Total credits:
36 (undergraduate business students)
42 (non-business students)
Why Choose JWU for Your MBA in Finance?
- The curriculum is tied to the needs of finance industry designations, while finance electives are tied to industry needs.
- Faculty provide personalized attention and are committed to your growth.
- You can get involved with the Wildcat Investment & Finance Initiative, a hands-on experience in financial literacy, investment strategies and portfolio management.
- You will be able to pursue finance industry designations such as the CFA and the CMA.
- JWU alumni may be eligible for a 25% tuition discount through the Wildcat Alumni Scholarship.
Sample Courses
- Personal Financial Planning
- Principles of Risk and Insurance
- Retirement Planning
- Applied Behavioral Finance
- Estate Planning
- Institutional Portfolio Management
- Business Policy and Strategy
Visit the JWU Providence Catalog for a full course listing:
Career Possibilities
- Financial Analyst
- Finance Manager
- Investment Fund Manager
- Financial Advisor/Planner
- Corporate Treasurer
- Loan Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.
“I owe a personal thanks to a true servant leader, Tim Howes, who extended his experience and support beyond lectures in an academic setting. I encourage anyone in this program or those contemplating enrollment to connect with Tim, as he is committed to your personal and professional development.”
Ryan Rasieleski ’19 MBA
Faculty Contact
Tim Howes, M.S.
Associate Professor and Faculty Director
MBA Programs
401-598-1404
Email
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