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Finance

Learn core aspects of financial theory and practice. This certificate is the foundation needed for students to meet the market demand for qualified financial professionals and a great starting point to advance your finance career. Formats: Online | In-Person

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This program is perfect for...

Working financial professionals seeking to expand their career prospects
Recent college graduates planning to pursue careers in the financial industry
Individuals interested in transitioning into finance-related positions
Students considering the CFA®, CMA® and financial planning and analysis (FP&A) certifications

What you can learn.

Cultivate an improved understanding of corporate finance, financial forecasting and capital structures
Gain expertise in areas such as investment analysis, portfolio management and capital markets
Understand how banks and other financial institutions operate in a globalized world
Learn balance sheet and income statement analysis, ratio analysis and cash flow analysis

Qualified financial professionals are in demand.

Our five-course Finance Certificate program was designed to meet the market need for qualified financial professionals. Taught by industry experts who combine the latest in financial information with real-world experience, this fundamentals program covers how banks and other financial institutions operate in a globalized economy. Students are immersed in balance sheet and income statement analysis, ratio analysis, cash flow analysis, ethical considerations, and other skills required for a successful career in the field.

Duration: 6 months (full-time), 1 year (part-time)
Formats: Online or In-Person

This program provides a foundation for building your own customizable training; it can be stacked with the following certificates:

Corporate Finance and Financial Strategies - Corporate budgeting, business valuation, and finance
Quantitative Financial Analytics - Forecasting, evaluation and analysis modeling
Investment Management and Analysis - The art of successful investment strategy
Credit Analysis and Management - Corporate credit (businesses), as well as consumer credit (borrowers)
Real Estate Investment and Finance - Property values, portfolio returns and market drivers

International Students

This certificate is approved for international students to study full time in the U.S. on an F-1 visa.

International students must meet English language proficiency requirements for admission into the program.

While most certificate programs begin each quarter, some have limited intakes for students studying on F-1 visa. Find this program on the Browse Certificate Programs page to confirm entry quarters before applying.

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Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required (6)

Required Courses

Applied Managerial Finance

MGMT X 130A

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Advanced Applications of Managerial Finance

MGMT X 130B

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Money, Banking and the Financial Markets

MGMT X 430.135

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Financial Statement Analysis

MGMT X 432.3

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Fundamentals of Investing

MGMT X 433.01

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Summer

Ethics Requirement

Ethics in Finance

MGMT X 441

Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application & Candidacy Fee

200.00

Estimated Program Tuition

4550.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

800.00

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*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

Internships
Available

Approved for
International Visa

VA Benefit
Eligible

Federal
Financial Aid

**Federal Financial Aid Gainful Employment Disclosures

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. This information includes program costs; occupations that the program prepares students to enter; occupational profiles; on time completion rate; and for the most recent award year: the number of students who have completed the program, the number of students who complete the program within the estimated duration, the job placement rate, and the median Title IV and private loan debt incurred by those who complete the program. For gainful employment information for this program, visit our Financial Aid page.

Internship Opportunities

An internship in finance is an opportunity to gain practical experience with leading firms and companies covering a variety of finance and investment-related job functions for a minimum of 120 hours.

Internships are available to current Finance Certificate students who have have completed a minimum of five courses from the program's curriculum.