Bellevue University Earns Forbes Advisor Recognition for Online Strategic Finance Program
Bellevue University has earned national recognition in Forbes Advisor’s 2026 rankings of the Best Online Master’s in Finance Degrees. The ranking highlights Bellevue’s Online Master’s Degree in Strategic Finance for its interdisciplinary concentration options that support a broad range of career paths.
Key Facts
- Ranking Source: Forbes Advisor, 2026
- Program Recognized: Online Master’s Degree in Strategic Finance
- Distinction: Best Program for Interdisciplinary Concentrations
- Evaluation Criteria: Affordability, credibility, student experience, and data from the National Center for Education Statistics
- Total Concentrations Offered: 16
- Program Website: https://www.bellevue.edu/programs/masters-degrees/strategic-finance/online/
National Recognition for Strategic Finance Program
Bellevue University earned recognition in Forbes Advisor’s 2026 rankings of the Best Online Master’s in Finance Degrees following a review of nearly 100 institutions. Forbes Advisor evaluated programs based on cost, institutional credibility, student outcomes, and national education data.
Among the programs assessed, Bellevue University’s Online Master’s Degree in Strategic Finance received the distinction of “Best Program for Interdisciplinary Concentrations”. The ranking reflects the program’s structure, which allows students to customize their studies with concentrations that align with professional goals and cross‑functional business skills.
"What this recognition validates is the importance of providing a program for students and employers that develops finance professionals’ strengths to work across functions," said Dr. Anthony Clarke, Program Director of Strategic Finance at Bellevue University. "The reality in modern organizations is a need for finance leaders to understand and work across the organization. Our program was built to respond to that reality."
Flexible Concentrations Designed for Career Alignment
The Online Master’s Degree in Strategic Finance offers 16 concentration options, enabling students to integrate finance with disciplines such as accounting, entrepreneurship, and supply chain management. This structure supports learners seeking roles that require financial knowledge alongside strategic, operational, or leadership competencies.
By combining finance coursework with interdisciplinary study, the program supports working professionals who want to expand skillsets applicable across industries while completing their degree in an online format.
Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is a non-profit university with more than 70,000 graduates worldwide. The University is a recognized national leader in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, while making college affordable. Routinely ranked among the nation’s top military and accessible institutions, the University serves residential students at its main campus in Bellevue, Nebraska, and everywhere online with more than 85 degree programs uniquely designed for working adults. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).