Master’s in Financial Management Degree Online Study Ethical Financial Management with Our ACBSP-Accredited Degree
30
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100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Boost Your Company’s Financial Health with a Financial Management Degree
All businesses have 1 thing in common: the need for employees who understand the ins and outs of finance, resource allocation, and capital management. If you want to help companies oversee their financial resources and maximize their profits, a career in financial management may be right for you! As a financial manager, you can utilize your skills in leadership, finance, and communication to oversee important financial data and systems.
Liberty’s online Master of Science (MS) in Finance – Financial Management degree can equip you to take the next step in your finance career — or launch a new career altogether. With the knowledge you will gain in this program, you can help streamline your company’s fiscal operations and ensure that its goals and objectives are being met.
At Liberty, you won’t just get a degree — you’ll be equipped to lead as a Champion for Christ in your workplace and community. Our master’s degree in finance explores how to make ethically sound financial decisions. You’ll learn how to manage many aspects of finance, from investments and budgets to policies and portfolios.
Partner with us and prepare to take your career to the next level.
Why Choose Liberty’s Master’s Degree in Financial Management?
As pioneers in distance learning since 1985, we’re committed to offering programs that fit your schedule. Our financial management classes are available 100% online, providing the flexibility you need to earn your degree from the comfort of your home. You won’t need to relocate or take time off from work to attend classes on campus. And with no set login times, you can complete your assignments whenever it’s most convenient for you.
At Liberty, you won’t have to sacrifice quality for flexibility. Our online programs are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). You can be confident that your degree from Liberty will be a valuable, industry-recognized credential.
All of our finance professors hold either master’s or doctoral degrees. Additionally, they have years of experience in the real world of business and finance. With their guidance, you can learn insider tips that will help you become an expert in the finance industry.
Liberty’s mission is to Train Champions for Christ, and we’ve designed our financial management master’s degree with this goal in mind. If you want to use your passion and skills in service to God and others, we can help. Our financial management college courses seek to integrate biblical principles with professional knowledge. That way, you’ll be equipped to lead with excellence and integrity in the workplace.
What Will You Study in Our Master’s in Financial Management Online Program?
This program offers a mix of core finance courses and specialized financial management classes. You’ll take an in-depth look at many aspects of the finance industry, including business valuation, mergers, acquisitions, financial markets, and financial statement analysis. You will also learn how to manage investments and derivatives in a business setting, as well as make wise financial decisions that lead to long-term growth.
By completing our online financial management degree, you could pursue a career in banking, financial planning, corporate financial management, insurance, or real estate. You’ll develop a diverse skill set that can be applied to many jobs, thus boosting your marketability.
Learn how to assess, report on, and improve the financial health of your organization. Within the specialization courses, you’ll receive targeted training in managerial finance, capital markets, and financial modeling. Our final capstone class provides the opportunity for you to synthesize your knowledge and solve real-world problems.
Join us and develop the finance and communication skills you need to thrive in management positions.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Credit manager
- Financial analyst
- Financial planner
- International finance manager
- Investment banker
- Investment researcher
- Private wealth manager
- Risk/insurance manager
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Degree Information
- This program falls under Liberty’s School of Business.
- View the Graduate Business Course Guides (login required).
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
Graduate Full Time | $565/Credit |
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Graduate Part Time | $615/Credit |
Military Graduate | $275/Credit |
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Admission Information for Our Financial Management Online Master’s Degree
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Please note: students will be required to take ACCT 211, ACCT 212, BUSI 320, and BMAL 590 (or 27 credit hours of upper-level accounting, business, economics, or information systems courses) as prerequisites to BUSI 532, BUSI 534, BUSI 536, and BUSI 538 after admission to the program.
- Qualifying business degrees should include content in the following areas:
- Management
- Global / International Business
- Statistics
- Operation Management
- Marketing
- Ethics
- Economics
- Accounting (2 courses)
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
- If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.
Dual Enrollment
Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
Transcript Policies
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
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Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Not applicable to certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is financial management?
Financial management involves overseeing, organizing, and planning a company’s financial resources and activities. Financial managers seek to help businesses of all sizes — from small startups to large corporations — achieve financial health and growth.
As a financial manager, you can help ensure that your company’s resources are being used to achieve its organizational goals.
Why pursue a master’s in financial management?
By earning an MS in Finance – Financial Management, you could launch a new career, advance in your current field, or increase your earning potential. Our goal is to help you graduate career-ready — and our financial management online courses provide the credentials you need to pursue management and leadership positions in the finance industry.
Many finance jobs require advanced training beyond the bachelor’s level. Through this program, you can hone your skills in the areas of business valuation, risk management, capital budgeting, corporate finance, and more! Liberty’s financial management degree is based on cutting-edge research, allowing you to get ahead of the curve and stay competitive in your field.
Is financial management a good career?
Yes! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary for financial managers is $139,790 per year.* By earning your master’s in financial management, you can take advantage of lucrative job opportunities in this competitive field.
Companies of all sizes need professionals who know how to handle financial resources — and Liberty’s financial management courses online provide the training you need to become a valuable business asset.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Financial Managers (viewed online Nov. 28, 2023). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Are financial managers in demand?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the financial management field is projected to grow 15% from 2019 to 2029 — which is much faster than the average for all industries. In particular, skills like cash and risk management are expected to be in high demand during that period.*
If you’re seeking a stable career with room for advancement, financial management is a great option. And by earning your degree at Liberty, you can gain the skills and credentials you need to stand apart from the competition.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Financial Managers (viewed online October 20, 2020). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
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