I have an interest in working towards a Finance PhD, but I have concerns about my math/educational preparation. I have a BA/MA in History as well as an MBA (general). My mathematics background is limited to AP Calculus AB back in high school, well over a decade ago. I realize that a PhD in business will demand single and multivariate calculus, linear and matrix algebra, etc.
Unfortunately, I live in a fairly rural state. Most of the universities around me do not offer higher level mathematics (beyond basic calculus). My alma mater does offer a very good program in my current city, but the courses are full-time undergraduate. They are only offered during the day. I work full-time for a national company and they offer a very generous tuition benefit, but only for degree-seeking students.
What are my options? I can do self-study without a transcript. There is a Micromasters in Data Science from MIT, which I am refreshing some of these math skills for (https://micromasters.mit.edu/ds/). Or would a PhD program only consider course credit from a transcript?
My other option is to do online course work from Indiana University - East (https://www.iue.edu/online/degrees-certificates/bachelor-of-science-mathematics.html) or Eastern New Mexico University (https://www.enmu.edu/academics/degrees-programs/online-programs/online-undergraduate-degrees/bachelor-online/online-mathematics-bachelors).
In-person coursework is not an option. The university I graduated from is too expensive for my tuition benefit. The two 'flagship' universities in my state are also only day-time programs and are a several hours drive from me.
Thanks!
