Part-Time MBA Finance Curriculum
Graziadio's faculty is committed to delivering cutting-edge courses to prepare MBA students for careers in finance. These classes prepare students for careers in portfolio management, corporate finance, investment banking, financial institutions management, and financial risk management.
How to Get an MBA with a Concentration in Finance
Within the Pepperdine Part-Time MBA program, a total of 12 units of Finance courses are required for a concentration in Finance. Students must complete 8 units of Finance core courses and 4 units of Finance electives.
Finance Core Courses
The following are required courses (8 units) for a concentration in Finance:
| Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| FINC 669 | Investments and Portfolio Management | 4 units |
| FINC 638 | Financial Modeling | 2 units |
| FINC 623 | Business Valuation | 2 units |
Finance Elective Courses
For a concentration, complete 4 units of the following elective courses in Finance:
| Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| FINC 624 | Mergers and Acquisitions | 2 units |
| FINC 639 | Debt Securities | 2 units |
| FINC 635 | Real Estate Investing and Finance | 2 units |
| FINC 634 | The Management of Financial Risk | 2 units |
| FINC 661 | Entertainment and Media Finance | 2 units |
| DESC 621 | Valuation of Real Options | 2 units |
| FINC 699 | Special Topics in Finance | 2 units |
Tailor Your MBA Experience
| Pathway | Total Units | MBA Core | Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-Time MBA (general) | 52 units | 36 units | 16 units (mixed areas) |
| Part-Time MBA + Specialization | 52 units | 36 units | 6 units (same area) + 10 units (in any area) |
| Part-Time MBA + Concentration | 52 units | 36 units | 12 units (same area)* + 4 units (in any area) |
*Concentrations have core course requirements within their area.