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Dual Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Finance (MSF)

For students who desire both the prestige of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the financial focus of the Master of Science in Finance (MSF), Walsh College offers a dual degree allowing students to complete both master's degrees in one program. Upon successful completion of all required courses for the dual MBA/MSF, graduates will receive both degrees.

Dual MBA and MSF Courses

The dual MBA/MSF program consists of 19 courses for 57 credits. A minimum of 45 semester credit hours of core and concentration credits must be completed in residence at Walsh College. Courses are offered online or on-ground in a hybrid 2+2 format, combining two hours of in-person classroom instruction and the equivalent of two hours of online learning. Selected courses will require on-campus attendance while others will be available entirely online.

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View the Dual MBA/MSF Course Listing

Core Courses
CORE COURSES (16 COURSES, 48 CREDITS)
ACC 505	Managerial Accounting
ACC 508	Introduction to Accounting
COM 510	Leadership Communication
ECN 523	Global Economics
FIN 506	Financial Statement Analysis
FIN 510	Financial Management
FIN 515	Financial Markets and Institutions
FIN 521	Investments
IT 520	Information Technology
MGT 501	Management
MGT 565	Operations Management
MGT 670	Designing & Leading Competitive Organizations
MGT 680	Strategic Management: Audit of an Organization
MKT 550	Marketing Fundamentals
MKT 555	Marketing Application and Metrics
QM 520	Business Analytics
CONCENTRATIONS – MUST CHOOSE ONE AREA (3 COURSES, 9 CREDITS)
Financial Investments
FIN 532	Portfolio Management
FIN 549	Finance MAP
FIN 553	Financial Securities
Financial Management
FIN 504	Financial Theory and Practice
FIN 512	International Finance
FIN 587	Business Valuation
OR
FIN 590	Mergers and Acquisitions
Financial Services
FIN 509	Bank and Financial Institution Management
FIN 520	Real Estate
FIN 525	Risk Management
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.000 must be earned while in residence. All core and concentration courses must be completed with a “C” (2.000) or higher. For additional course descriptions and other detailed program information, please refer to the Walsh College Catalog: www.walshcollege.edu/catalog.

View Admission Requirements

In order to be admitted to the MBA/MSF program, an applicant must have the following:

An undergraduate degree or higher from a college or university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission or one of the following regional associations: Middle States, New England, Northwest, Southern or Western.
A cumulative grade point average of a 2.750 or better on a 4.000 scale.
Individuals with a cumulative grade point average lower than 2.750, but not below 2.000, will be considered for provisional admission.
A recommended minimum of two years professional work experience.
The GMAT is not required.

Graduate Communication Assessment

The Graduate Communication Assessment is a tool to measure your written communication skills, and it must be taken before your first COM 510 Leadership Communication class session. The assessment is available at the Troy Campus Testing Center and the Novi Campus Library by appointment.