Graduate Certificate Programs in Finance and Financial Management Services

Read, understand, analyze, and use financial statements and introduce risk management in your organization.

Financial Management and Decision-Making in the 21st Century Remote Learning Course at UChicago.

Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (commonly known as VUCA) are some of the main factors impacting the business world today. That is why professionals should equip themselves with the tools they need to make impactful financial decisions in the 21st century VUCA context.

Our ten-month Strategic Financial Management remote learning certificate program will equip you with the necessary tools to make impactful financial decisions.

Read, understand, analyze, and use your organization financial statements and data.

Identify and understand the psychological influences of financial decision-making.

Introduce risk governance and management in your organization.

After completing the certificate program you will be able to:.

Share solid theoretical knowledge of critical finance-related topics.

Foster other soft skills like collaborative teamwork, critical thinking, problem solving, communication, time management, multicultural awareness, remote working techniques, and the development and management of international networking.

Finance and Financial Management Services explores the psychological influences which drive the behavior of investors as well as financial analysts and how this materializes in the market. You will learn the thinking behind money management and financial trading.

Understand the concepts, definitions, principles, and practices in risk management from the perspectives of the corporation, the market, and the regulator.

Learn how digital disruption is transforming the financial industry. In this certificate program, you will learn and apply the models and technologies that are changing financial transactions and creating new alternative sources of financing.

Learn to collect, organize, and use data to perform advanced financial analysis with algorithms and statistical techniques and tools.

As a vital activity for business survival and growth, financial management offers a wide range of prominent job prospects and career paths. As for data-based financial analysis, the increasing demand for advanced functions has led this market to be currently valued at 6.32 billion dollars. Risk management operations follow the same trend, with its market growing at a rate of 18.7%.

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Delivered in three formats: online, on-site, or a combination of both. Pick the format that works for your schedule.

Should you choose to continue your education and apply for an MBA or MS degree, you can transfer up to 16 credits earned in this program.

The curriculum is designed to give you a broad, thorough, and up-to-date foundation in finance.

You can complete this certificate in less than one year, or take as long as three years to complete. Find the schedule that works for you.

The financial market has been dramatically changed by the development of new financial instruments and techniques, integration of global markets, and advancements in information technology. The growth of global financial markets and rapid development of advanced analytical tools makes the study of finance increasingly vital for business leaders.

This graduate certificate prepares students for a career in corporate financial management and gives students a broad and thorough foundation in finance and the practical tools necessary to thrive as effective financial managers.

Students are required to complete the graduate certificate in financial management within three years. The certificate consists of eight courses (16 credits). All courses are two credits.

Note: MS in Finance and MBA students may add either the graduate certificate in Financial Management or the graduate certificate in Investments, but not both.

We offer numerous financial aid and scholarship options.

Discover all you need to get started on your application to Certificate in Financial Management.

The Certificate in Financial Management is for a fall or spring start term only.

You are making a significant investment in your future, and we have options to assist in paying your tuition. From scholarships to financial aid to payment plans, Carey Business School offers a variety of choices.

The Financial Economics Certificate prepares you for a career in financial services and consulting, as well as doctoral professional programs in law, business and other fields.

Graduates of the certificate will be prepared for business responsibilities that include:.

FE Students must take Principles of Finance, Section 20, during spring quarter and may take subsequent courses in any order.

This course covers key investment concepts from the perspective of a portfolio manager. You will learn passive and active investment strategies for large portfolios. The class will cover topics at the frontier of academic research, including performance evaluation, risk management, liquidity, and models of risk and return.

Course prerequisite co-requisite: ECON 381-1. Econ 381-1, MATH 386-1, IEMS 304-0, or STAT 350-0 must be take before or concurrently with KELLG_FE 312-0.

This course focuses on the use and pricing of forwards, futures, swaps and options. Strategies for speculation and risk management, no-arbitrage pricing for forward contracts, the binomial and Black-Scholes option pricing models and applications of pricing models in other contexts are discussed in depth.

Course prerequisite co-requisite: The Kellogg CPU Probability Co-requisite (MATH 314-0, MATH 310-1, MATH 311-1, STAT 320-1, STAT 383-0 (ISP), MATH 385-0 (MMSS), IEMS 202-0, ELEC_ENG 302-0, EECS 302-0, BMD_ENG 220-0, or CHEM_ENG 312-0) must be completed before or concurrently with KELLG_FE 314-0.

KELLG_FE 316-0: Topics in Financial Economics: Derivatives II.

Each year, this course changes topics to better reflect the current nature of the industry. This course studies the foundations of derivatives pricing and modern risk management practice. Topics include delta-hedging, the lognormal distribution, Monte Carlo valuation, the Black-Scholes equation, exotic options, fixed income derivatives and risk assessment. Extensive use is made of spreadsheet-based valuation models. This course presumes that you already understand binomial pricing and the Black-Scholes formula.

This foundation course, taken by all FE students during spring quarter, provides an of financial principles. You will learn the impact of time and uncertainty on value discounted cash flows equity and debt valuation the term structure of interest rates portfolio theory asset pricing and efficient market theory. financing decisions, including capital budgeting, capital structure and payout policy. (This course is also featured in the Managerial Analytics Certificate program.).

Course prerequisites: Experience with linear regressions is required. If possible, you should complete ECON 381-1, MATH 386-1, IEMS 304-0, STAT 350-0, or an equivalent course that covers linear regressions prior to FE 310.

Please note: The CPU course schedule can change from year to year, including quarter offered, day, and time.

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We provide resources, counseling, training, and insurance designed to protect against or mitigate losses to the people, facilities, and other assets of the campus community. Risk Management functions include: identification, analysis of risk, and assessment of loss potential eliminating or minimizing risks implementing loss funding and risk financing mechanisms and claims management.

Providing financial protection and support services for identification of potential risks and prompt notification of claims for losses sustained.

A simple, easy-to-use web form can be used for quick, online reporting of all claims.

Additional services such as certificates of insurance, contract reviews, loss prevention information and special programs.

This course will cover the policies impacting financing and construction of affordable housing in California as well as the important regulatory actors and stakeholders involved in housing financing.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course, students will:.

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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

There are no sections of this course currently scheduled.

This Financial Management specialization certificate covers the fundamentals of strategic financial management, including financial accounting, investments, and corporate finance. You will learn to evaluate major strategic corporate and investment decisions and to understand capital markets and institutions from a financial perspective. You will also develop an integrated framework for value-based financial management and individual financial decision-making.

Upon completion of the Financial Management specialization certificate, students will:.

Have a solid foundation for developing an integrated framework for strategic financial decision-making.

Have a thorough understanding of financial statements and the financial information they provide and be able to critically evaluate and analyze cash flow statements.

Understand the management and evaluation of portfolios and firm valuation techniques.

The program, which is comprised of three graduate-level courses, can be completed in as little as 4 months. Courses are University of Illinois courses taken for academic credit, with an additional Coursera component.

Some of these courses run simultaneously and can be taken together or one at a time.

Merit scholarship may reduce cost.

Who complete the program will be qualified for positions in cash management, capital budgeting, and risk management.

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Exam Preparation: The Financial Management curriculum provides excellent preparation for the CFA Program exams.

Flexible Options: Study at the pace that works for you, evenings on campus or fully online. Courses begin fall, spring, and summer online courses have two starts per term.

The Graduate Certificate in Financial Management and the MS in Financial Management (MSFM) are available through the Administrative Sciences, which offers a variety of evening and online degrees and certificates to help you remain competitive in business and management and rise to the top of your field. We prepare students to succeed in a global environment, within a professional and ethical framework.

Expertise in how financial markets function, including the major participants, procedures for assessing and pricing risk, and market roles in the allocation of credit to various financial sectors.

Comprehension of the goals and functions of financial management.

Skills in financial analysis and planning, working capital management, and the capital budgeting process.

Familiarity with analyze a firm using the basic financial statements to perform ratio analysis.

The Graduate Certificate in Financial Management shares specific courses with the MS in Financial Management. To be eligible for the degree, you must apply for admission and be accepted into the degree program.

MET AD 709 Case Studies in Current Corporate Financial Topics.

Prere MET AD630, MET AD731 This course involves utilizing analytical methods for financial forecasting, cost of capital calculation, rate of return analysis, use of derivatives instruments, business growth management, discounted cash flow analysis, corporate valuation, mergers acquisitions, and evaluation of bankruptcy proceedings.

Prere MET AD630, MET AD731 Provides an of operation, mechanics, and structure of the derivative markets and covers in-depth quantitative valuation of derivative instruments, such as options, futures, and swaps. The course involves risk analysis including risk arbitrage, and risk management. Emphasizes the theory and practice of derivatives-based trading strategies including hedging opportunities for risk mitigation.

Prere MET AD 630, MET AD 731 This course covers the nature and analysis of fixed income securities and an in-depth examination of some of the particular features of some major classes of fixed income instruments, valuation, sensitivity to risks, and management of fixed income portfolios.

Prereqs: AD 630, AD731 Applies the concepts of corporate finance and risk mitigation to the problems of multinational financial management. Major topics include foreign exchange risk, and construction of hedging strategies using derivative instruments such as forwards, futures, and swaps to reduce multinational corporate risk. Addresses international financial flows and their impact on foreign exchange rates, capital flows, speculation, analysis of alternative foreign investments, analysis of sources and uses of corporate funds abroad, multinational tax and profit.

Our part-time rates are substantially lower than those of the traditional, full-time residential programs yet provide access to the same high-quality BU education.

Our services include scholarships, graduate loans, and payment plans.

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Whether you wish to unlock careers in risk and fund management or financial engineering or take a different path, our certificate will help build your confidence as a business professional in finance.

The Level 1 certificate gives you the option to select three courses to complete from the following certificate set:.

If you have not taken a financial management class previously, it is required that you enroll in a compulsory course such as MBAP 405 -H (Online) Financial Management, MBAP 405 Financial Management I, or FNCE 421 Corporate Financial Analysis as part of the Level I certificate.

To obtain the advanced certificate, you'll complete all coursework from the Level 1 certificate set, in addition to selecting two advanced courses in:.

Credit hours from the certificates will count towards the degree, when a student switches from a non-degree certificate to degree seeking, after completing all available levels of a certificate.

In convenient evening classes and online, this 12-credit certificate prepares you for the Certified Government Financial Manager and Certified Defense Financial Manager examinations and fulfills some of the accounting requirements to sit for the CPA examination.

Federal and state government agencies, as well as government contractors, are experiencing an increasing need for skilled professionals who are able to demon­strate their competency in governmental accounting, auditing, financial reporting, internal controls, and budgeting.

Financial aid is available to students and is administered through UB. A limited number of scholarships are available.

UB is now offering in-state tuition to graduate students in Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia (Arlington, Loudon, Fairfax and Prince William counties and Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park). This tuition discount applies to programs at USG, where you pay the same tuition and have the same financial aid opportunities as does any other UB student.

Degree Completion Individualized Dual-Degree Option for MPA.

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration.

State of NJ Certified Public Manager® Program (CPM).

This concentrated area of study prepares students wishing to enter a public sector financial management position or those seeking upward mobility in this career track.

Students seeking the Budgeting and Financial Management Certificate complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits from the following SPAA graduate courses:.

For SPAA course descriptions see Courses. For course schedules, see Rutgers University Schedule of Classes.

For students in the MPA program pursuing the Public Management track, Government Budgeting cannot be used toward the certificate.

After receiving the certificate, non-degree students can count certificate courses toward the completion of the MPA program.

The cost to complete the certificate is based on the cost per credit found on the latest tuition and fee schedule. For information on rates and program fees see Tuition Fees.