Online Financial Planning MBA

Online MBA - Financial Planning Specialization

The financial planning MBA is business administration by the numbers--coursework focuses on the effective administration of a company's tax strategy, investment, and accounting practices. Some programs are designed specifically for financial planners who offer these services to outside clients. But most financial planning MBA programs are relevant to any manager involved in the internal financial functions of a business.

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The financial planning specialization combines a traditional business administration curriculum and training in financial strategy. Specialized coursework includes financial principles and policies, investment and portfolio management, tax management and strategy, employee benefits, and retirement planning. Financial planners have the opportunity to extend their bachelor-level training with advanced coursework in accounting, risk management, statistics, and finance.

Many schools offer the financial planning MBA online to accommodate the work schedules of participants. The self-paced online format also enables students to apply the strategies they learn to their real-world business problems.

A financial planning MBA can lead to a managerial career, such as chief financial officer, in a company's financial planning division. The MBA is a standard qualification for this top executive position, which commands a six-figure salary. The degree may also lead to a management-level position in a financial planning firm. Financial planners earn an average median salary of $61,910. Although no degree can guarantee earnings, financial planners typically experience a 35% boost in salary with their MBA.

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