Make Your Mark As a Financial Professional

The current financial environment is intricate, influenced by technological advancements, and merges aspects of creativity with analytical reasoning. To succeed, financial professionals must be prepared with the latest skills, knowledge and experience in the field.

Our Graduate Certificate in Finance gives working professionals and students pursuing a career in any financial arena the practical knowledge they need to make good financial decisions for themselves, their clients or their companies. Completing this comprehensive program provides the framework to build a career in areas that include money management, accounting and financial advice.

Program Details

Offered at the Worldwide & Online Campus

This 12-credit online program teaches students to evaluate financial assets, apply strategies and use analytical techniques to chart an informed financial course.

Students in the program will learn about international finance, financial engineering as it relates to futures and options, along with investments and advanced corporate finance. You will acquire the tools needed to make a difference as a financial professional, no matter which career avenue you choose to pursue.

Before beginning this program, students are required to complete one of the following: FINE 518, FINE 610, FINE 332 or equivalent.


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Career Opportunities

As organizations of all kinds make decisions about growth, investments and financial planning, professionals with strong finance skills are needed to help guide smart money management and support long-term success.
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What You’ll Learn

What You’ll Learn

You’ll learn how to evaluate financial assets, use analytical tools to make smart financial decisions and understand key finance strategies that help organizations grow and succeed.
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Example Careers

Example Careers

Example roles in this field include:
  • Corporate Financial Analyst
  • Financial Planner
  • Investment Analyst
  • Risk Management Analyst
  • Treasury Analyst
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Example Employers

Example Employers

Example employers in this field include:
  • American Express
  • Bank of America
  • Capital One
  • Federal Reserve

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