Many MBA programs allow students to specialize in the field of finance.

Below are some common careers pursued by those studying for a finance MBA:

• I-Banking (aka Investment Banking)
• Hedge Fund Management - Hedge funds have become a very popular destination for those graduating with a finance MBA.
• Private Equity - for example, leveraged buyouts, venture capital, angel investing, etc.
• Investment Management
• Traditional Corporate Finance, such as corporate treasury
• Consulting
• Mergers & Acquisitions

Below are some common classes taken by those pursuing a finance MBA:

• Corporate Finance
• Valuation
• Advance Finance Topics
• Behavioral Finance
• Investment Management
• Fixed Income Securities
• Valuation
• Financial Derivatives
• International Finance, including International Markets, International Banking

Below are some schools that are known for having a particularly strong finance MBA programs:

New York University
University of Pennsylvania
University of Chicago