Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Financial Planning Concentration

39 Credit Hours, with 8-week courses.

The average time that a student takes to complete the degree is 2 years.

Yes! Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA form. Just log onto www.studentaid.gov. Remember to include Grace College’s school code – 001800. Students are notified of their financial aid award money once they have been accepted into the program. For more information please visit the Financial Aid page.

Yes, the credits earned from the Grace College Online program are transferable. Grace College is an accredited member of the Higher Learning Commission.

Both degrees cover key financial concepts, but their focus and application differ. A Master’s in Finance vs MBA in Financial Planning is technical, emphasizing analytics, investments, and corporate finance. An MBA in financial planning blends those skills with business strategy, leadership, and client management. If you want to advise clients, manage wealth, or lead in financial services, the MBA in Financial Planning is right for you!

The MBA in Financial Planning is completely online, allowing you to study on your own schedule. There are several start dates throughout the year, adjusting to your schedule to best meet your needs.

This concentration combines rigorous coursework in investment and human behavior, capital markets and investing, and risk management with a distinctive Christ-centered approach to stewardship. Students will gain practical tools to serve individuals and organizations in financial decision-making, all while learning to integrate scriptural principles into every aspect of economic life.

Graduates will be well-prepared to pursue careers as Certified Financial Planners (CFPs), wealth advisors, financial analysts, or stewardship directors in nonprofit organizations and churches.

As a faith-based institution, financial planning is seen not only as a profession but as a calling to stewardship. You’ll learn to approach financial decision-making with biblical principles of stewardship and integrity, a focus on serving clients ethically, and a mindset of generosity and purpose.