MBA in Finance (MBAF) Learning Path

Nexford University's MBAF is designed for learners who want to lead in finance, not just follow it. The program builds advanced financial modeling, valuation, risk management, and investment skills alongside emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, culminating in a capstone project.

Academic Requirements

• Passing Grade: B or higher in all courses.
• Cumulative GPA: A minimum of 3.0 throughout the program.

Foundation Course Requirement

Learners without a previous degree in a business-, finance-, or accounting-related field must first complete Nexford's foundation course, FND5100, a single, non-credit course, to gain full admission into the MBAF program. This course can be completed in one term, and learners gain full admission on completion, provided all other admission requirements are met.

Core Program Requirements

1. BUS6100 Global Business
2. AIA6550 Data Sciences for Decision Making
3. ACC6050 Accounting and Financial Reporting
4. FIN6060 Financial Decision Making
5. FNT6100 Financial Planning and Analysis
6. FIN6330 Ethical Leadership in Finance
7. ENT6001 Essential Power Skills for Leaders & Entrepreneurs (Seminar, 1 credit)*
8. FIN6160 Corporate Finance**
9. FIN6250 Macroeconomics and Financial Markets
10. OPL6500 Conflict Management & Negotiation (Seminar, 1 credit)*
11. FNT6250 Fintech and Financial Innovation
12. FIN6200 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management**
13. FIN6500 Strategic Financial Management Capstone**

Core Total: 35 credits

Elective Requirements

Choose one of the following:

1. OPM6090 Technology and Operations Management
2. FIN6320 ESG Reporting and Sustainable Finance

Elective Total: 3 credits

Total Courses: 14
Total Credits: 38

*Seminar courses run four weeks and represent approximately 10 hours of work per week, combining synchronous and asynchronous learning. The late work submission policy does not apply to seminar courses.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

To maintain satisfactory academic progress in this program, learners must meet the following standards:

Maximum Time Frame (MTF): Learners must complete the program within 27 months. Learners who reach MTF without completing the program are subject to dismissal.

SAP is evaluated on both academic performance (GPA) and pace of completion. Learners who fall below these standards may be placed on Academic Warning, followed by Academic Probation, in accordance with the University's SAP policy. Learners on Academic Probation have the right to appeal.

This article reflects the policies in the current catalog. Learners enrolled under a previous catalog version should refer to their applicable catalog or contact Learner Success for clarification.

Learning Path

Accelerated Learning Enrollment: Increasing Your Pace

• You'll begin with one course per term for your first five courses to build a manageable study routine.
• After successfully completing your first five courses, you have the option to accelerate your progress by enrolling in up to two courses per term.
• To be eligible for this pace, you must meet the following criteria:
  • Maintain a Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.6 or higher.
  • Have no outstanding tuition balance.
• The capstone must be taken as a single course in its own term.

If you're interested in accelerating your pace and meet the criteria, submit a Course Load Update request to our Learner Success Team.

Important Note to Kenyan Learners

To meet the requirements of the Commission on University Education, it is essential to complete your program within a minimum timeframe of one year for the graduate level and three years for the undergraduate level. This duration is specifically aligned with the criteria set by local government units in Kenya for civil service eligibility and some universities for PhD continuing education.