Program Overview

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Online MBA Concentration in Financial Management

The Sprott School of Business at Carleton University offers an online MBA concentration in Financial Management. This program is designed to strengthen students' ability to enhance the financial viability of any organization. It builds critical thinking and leadership abilities, deepening understanding of global business perspectives.

Program Overview

The online MBA concentration in Financial Management provides career-relevant knowledge and critical skills that can be used immediately. Immersive coursework covers financial reporting, control, performance evaluation, and forecasting used to solve complex issues in the public and private sectors. Students develop expertise in enterprise risk management, investments, and valuation, as well as awareness of financial rules and regulations, foreign exchange markets, and best practices for mergers and acquisitions.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this financial management program can pursue various career opportunities, including:

• Business Performance Manager
• Corporate Controller
• Director of Finance
• Financial Services Manager
• Management Consultant
• Senior Financial Analyst

Program Details

Accreditation

The Sprott School of Business is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB), a distinction held by less than 6% of the world's schools offering business degree programs.

Total Tuition

The total tuition for the program is $17,000.

Program Duration

The program duration is 12 - 24 months.

Credits

The program consists of 7.5 credits.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the online MBA program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA (B average)
• GMAT waiver available
• Canadian citizens or permanent residents only
• Two years of full-time professional experience in a management or leadership role
• Resume/CV PDF
• Valid GMAT or GRE Exam Scores (GMAT waivers available for request within application)
• Statement of Intent
• Two Letters of Recommendation

Statement of Intent

Applicants must submit a brief response to the following prompts (not to exceed 1000 words total):

• Reasons for choosing the Sprott MBA Program
• Professional and personal experience contributing to interest in and knowledge of business
• How completing the Sprott MBA will enhance ability to achieve career goals

Transcripts and WES

Applicants must submit transcripts from all post-secondary studies, which must include:

• Name and contact details of the institution
• Student's name and ID number
• Program name
• Course details
• Grades received
• Grading Key

For international applicants, a WES ICAP Document-by-Document or WES ICAP Course-by-Course evaluation from World Education Services (WES Canada) is required to verify official transcripts.

Courses

The online MBA Financial Management program requires students to complete 4.25 credits of core courses, 2.25 credits of concentration courses, and 1 credit of elective courses chosen from other concentrations.

Core Courses

• ACCT 5001: Financial Accounting
• ACCT 5002: Managerial Accounting
• BUSI 5801: Statistics for Business
• BUSI 5802: Business Ethics
• FINA 5501: Financial Management
• FINA 5502: Corporate Finance
• IBUS 5701: International Business
• ITIS 5401: Managing Infosys in Organizations
• MGMT 5100: Managing People and Organizations
• MKTG 5200: Marketing Strategy
• STGY 5900: Corporate and Business Strategy
• STGY 5903: Strategic Concepts
• TOMS 5302: Operations Management

Concentration Courses

• ACCT 5011: Financial Statement Analysis
• ACCT 5012: Performance Measurement
• ACCT 5013: Financial Reporting in Public Orgs
• ACCT 5014: Governance and Accountability
• FINA 5511: Investments
• FINA 5512: Valuation
• FINA 5513: Mergers and Acquisitions
• FINA 5514: International Finance
• FINA 5521: Financial Management Integration

Rankings and Recognition

Carleton University is ranked #5 among "Canada's Best Comprehensive Universities" by Maclean's (2024). The Sprott School of Business is ranked among the top 40 global MBA programs for sustainability and responsible management by Corporate Knights magazine (2020, 2021). The Sprott School of Business Online MBA program is ranked among the "Top 100 Programs" by QS World University Rankings (2026) and #1 in Canada and among the "Top 40 in North America" by QS World University Rankings (2026).