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Financial Analytics and Valuation MBA Degree Concentration

The STEM-designated MBA with a concentration in financial analytics and valuation can help you advance your career and develop a deeper understanding of the daily challenges financial professionals face in today’s business world. The specialized training and flexible curriculum enable you to pursue advanced career opportunities and tackle greater difficulties in the workplace.

The recommended plan of study for LeBow’s MBA degree with a concentration in financial analytics and valuation builds advanced capabilities in financial decision-making and valuation while integrating data tools and visualization. Students learn to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights that support strategic, value-creating business decisions.

The Drexel LeBow MBA Experience

Your concentration is one part of the broader Drexel LeBow MBA experience. The highlights below offer a snapshot of what you can expect as an MBA student. Explore the full MBA program to learn more about the curriculum, program formats and experiential learning opportunities available to students.

Connect People, Data and Technology Throughout the MBA

Experience these three dimensions as recurring threads across courses and business challenges, rather than as stand-alone topics.

Work on Real Business Challenges

Apply what you are learning through team-based projects, cases and other experiences that mirror the ambiguity and cross-functional decision-making of organizations.

Build Your Career Alongside Your MBA

Connect your academic experience with your professional goals through career coaching, employer engagement, networking and opportunities to learn from industry professionals.

Study at a Top-Ranked Business School

Drexel LeBow was named a Best Business School by The Princeton Review for 2027 and a Tier One Global MBA Business School by CEO Magazine in 2026.

MBA Financial Analytics and Valuation Concentration Curriculum

Some of the topics covered in the MBA concentration in financial analytics and valuation include:

  • Financial planning and analysis
  • Corporate strategy and value maximization
  • The effects of the global economy on domestic and multinational firms
  • Characteristics of financial instruments such as debt, equity and derivatives
  • Portfolio and investment risk management
  • The analysis of financial data to support decision-making

Requirements and Coursework

Course Credits
Select nine (9) credits from the following: 9
ACCT 6220 - Financial Statement Analysis 3
ACCT 6350 - Strategy and the Master Budgeting Process 3
ACCT 6550 - Data Analytics and Tech in Accounting 3
BSAN 6250 - Visualization and Data Storytelling 1.5
ECON 6606 - Advanced Economic Strategy 1.5
ECON 6607 - Business, Government, and Global Macroeconomics 1.5
FIN 6602 - Advanced Financial Management 3
FIN 6605 - Business Valuation 3
FIN 6624 - Investments and Risk Management 3
HSAD 5540 - Healthcare Finance 3
MKTG 6605 - Foundations of Customer Analytics 1.5

Note: In Fall 2027, Drexel University will transition from a quarter-based academic calendar to semesters as part of its broader Academic Transformation.

  • Spring 2027: Students will begin under the quarter-based calendar and 2026-27 academic requirements before moving to semesters. Students will receive program-specific guidance and support throughout the transition.
  • Fall 2027 and Later: Students will follow Drexel’s new semester calendar and updated program requirements. Explore the 2027-28 course catalog preview.

Have questions about how Academic Transformation may affect you? Connect with our Graduate Enrollment Team!

Benjamin Hamalian, MBA '24

My management and organizational behavior courses taught me how to frame different perspectives, map out different end goals and tie them all together. I still refer to the notes I took when I’m handling tricky situations on the job.

Benjamin Hamalian ’24

Senior category lead, global vaccines

Merck

Watch Benjamin's story

How Long Does It Take to Get an MBA?

Full-Time MBA Program

Complete in 12, 15 or 18 months

On our University City Campus in Philadelphia

Part-Time MBA Program

Complete in as little as 24 months

Hybrid and fully online formats available

Career Paths

The financial analytics and valuation concentration can support MBA students interested in roles that combine financial analysis, valuation, investment strategy, risk management and data-driven decision making to evaluate opportunities, allocate capital and improve financial performance.

Potential Job Titles

  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst / Manager
  • Financial Data Analyst
  • Corporate Finance Analysis
  • Investment Analysist
  • Valuation / Transaction Advisory / Corporate Development Analyst
  • Financial Risk Analyst / Manager

Career Support at Drexel LeBow

LeBow’s Center for Career Readiness provides resources and personalized support to help students prepare for their job search, from résumé reviews and interview preparation to career guidance and networking opportunities.

Take the Next Step

Whether you’re ready to apply or still exploring your options, we’re here to help you take the next step. Connect with our graduate admissions team to learn more about the program, the application process and how a Drexel LeBow graduate degree can help you achieve your goals.

Connect with Us

To learn more about Drexel LeBow’s MBA program, prospective students are encouraged to attend an information session or request additional information.