Earning your Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance may prepare successful graduates to research, analyze, and interpret financial data that can affect business decision-making, planning, and operation strategies. Financial managers are responsible for developing long-term goals for their organization, directing investment activities, and assessing profit/loss ratios according to the projected goals. Within the program at no additional cost or coursework, hard-working graduates may study to earn 6 Academic Certificates in Basics of Accounting and Finance, Business Fundamentals, Business in the Global Environment, Management Essentials, Organizational Systems Improvement, and Project Planning to enhance their education credentials. Prospective students should currently have a bachelor's degree or higher in any field.