Graduate Certificate Programs in Finance

Gain the knowledge and tools needed for corporate financial analysis and decision making.

This professional graduate certificate is designed for professionals currently working in the financial services industry or who are responsible for making financial decisions.

Develop an understanding of the theory and practice of corporate finance with an understanding of discounted cash flow, valuation, risk and return, capital asset pricing model, corporate capital structure, capital budgeting, mergers and acquisitions, and investment and financing decisions.

Students in this program receive a rigorous education in topics including organizational finance, economic theory, mergers and acquisitions, and .

Complete the four certificate courses for graduate credit.

Earn at least a B grade in each course.

The professional graduate certificate in Corporate Finance requires four courses:.

Corporate Finance course (choose one course from select group).

Valuation course (choose one course from select group).

Electives (choose any two courses from select group).

If you do not have background knowledge in finance, we recommend that you take an introductory course, such as MGMT E-2000 Principles of Finance, or consider the Principles of Finance certificate.

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The Corporate Financial Strategy program is offered at the University of Chicago. E-learning and live, interactive sessions are combined in courses to enhance skill development while maximizing time. The curriculum combines commercial expertise and academic theory with real-world application. Students have the chance to expand their professional networks and communicate with University of Chicago professors and classmates through online learning sessions.

Programs for online learning are designed with certain needs in mind. E-learning and live, interactive sessions are combined in courses to enhance skill development while maximizing time.

Students earn 4 continuing credits. The curriculum combines commercial expertise and academic theory with real-world application. Students have the chance to expand their professional networks and communicate with University of Chicago professors and classmates through online learning sessions. Some learning outcomes of the online program are:

• Create a short-term, strategic plan for business and improve capital management.
• Learn about long-term financing, equity valuation, capital costs, and structure.
• Recognize risk, reward, and the temporal worth of money.
• Recognize how decisions are made while raising and allocating capital.
• Know the four main functions of an organization: carrying out operations, establishing objectives and plans, putting money to work, and getting financed.
• Recognize the objectives and information contained in the three main financial statements that firms create to assess and summarize the results of their business dealings: Financial statement, Flow of Funds Statement, and income declaration.
• Examine debt, business restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and financial judgment in a global environment.

You must declare your intention prior to completing the certificate.

If you are aninternational student, you may have additional admission requirements.

Four courses must be completed within three years.

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Careers in consulting, financial services and other data-driven professions.

Students enrolled in the program may choose between two four-course certificates: the Financial Economics Certificate or the Managerial Analytics Certificate. Both tracks help students improve their critical thinking skills, business acumen and understanding of strategic models that are used in a wide range of industries and occupations. Certificate Program students remain in the Northwestern University school in which they are enrolled (e.g., Weinberg School of Arts and Sciences, McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science), taking the four Certificate courses in addition to those required by their schools and majors.

The program is designed for students who excel in mathematics and other quantitative subjects.

Students who graduate from Northwestern with this certificate have a strong grounding in liberal arts and specialized skills in business. This multifaceted training prepares them to embrace new challenges in their careers and beyond.

The program is open to Northwestern students or all majors who have strengths in mathematics and related analytical subjects. Students admitted to the program begin in the spring quarter of their sopho or junior year.

In addition to the four certificate courses, students in the program must complete several prerequisite and corequisite courses in advanced calculus and linear algebra, economics, probability, and statistics.

Students enrolled in the program retain their declared academic majors and remain in the school in which they are enrolled. Upon successful completion of the program, they are recognized with the certificate on their transcript from Northwestern University.

Students who complete the form will receive occasional email updates regarding upcoming information sessions, application updates, and tips for applying to the program.

Like Kellogg MBA students, students in the Certificate Program are held to high academic standards. Both certificates engage you in challenging, advanced coursework that helps prepare you for the demands of the business world.

The program attracts students with similar academic and career interests, which in turn creates a rich community and robust learning environment.

As a student in the Certificate Program you enjoy special 24 7 access to a state-of-the-art facility at 555 Clark St. on the Northwestern University campus. This facility features two large classrooms, a welcoming student lounge and several study group rooms.

We encourage all qualified students who are interested and believe that the program will contribute to their education and career goals to apply.

No. You must choose one certificate. If you are unsure which certificate you prefer, you may want to read the course descriptions for each as well as the Compare Certificates chart.

You should complete the prerequisite courses in Calculus and Microeconomics prior to the winter quarter of the year in which you program. In other words, grades from all of the prerequisite courses should be available for review by the end of fall quarter and available for review in January. One prerequisite course may be taken during winter quarter of the application year. You are encouraged to take as many of the corequisite courses as possible prior to applying, but many students will continue to take the corequisite courses after entering the program. Regardless of whether you program as a sopho or junior, you are encouraged to work towards completion of the corequisite courses during their sopho and junior years. All corequisite courses must be completed within one year of starting the program.

However, scheduling particular courses during your senior year may be challenging, due to time constraints. Prospective students should note that program courses are offered only once per academic year, and the quarter, day and time during which they are offered can vary from year to year. Additionally, if you plan to apply during your junior year you should focus on completing corequisites during your sopho and junior year. Some of the program corequisites are prerequisites for certain courses, and students entering the program in the spring of their junior year will struggle to complete all of the program courses and corequisites in one year. 70% of Certificate Program students applied as sopho s, and the rest as juniors.

Yes, as long as you are currently enrolled at Northwestern when you apply for the Program. (You cannot program the same time you apply to Northwestern.) If you took one or Certificate Program prerequisite courses at your previous university, we will count it as long as Northwestern gave you transfer credit for it.

Applications are due during winter quarter. Admission decisions, which are based on fall quarter grades, are made during winter quarter. If you are accepted you must begin the program in the spring.

Both the Financial Economics Certificate and Managerial Analytics Certificate accept approximately 50 students per year.

It is most helpful to us if your recommender addresses than your grades, also talking things like your work ethic and other qualities that affect both your academic performance and the likelihood of your success in the CPU.

Successful applicants perform at a high level academically, particularly in analytical and quantitative subjects. We review applicants' complete academic transcripts, with special emphasis on the recent grades. Also of special interest is the student GPA in the Certificate Program prerequisite courses. or better in their prerequisite and related courses. We look for overall academic accomplishment, recognizing that taking challenging courses can have an impact on grades, as can special circumstances students may encounter at a given time.

You are required to have a combined 3.0 average among all Certificate Program prerequisite courses in order to apply. in any individual prerequisite course, but the average of these courses must be 3.0 or higher in order to be considered for admission.

In general, no, although depending on the school, department or program, some certificate courses may count towards certain distribution requirements.

You may earn only one certificate. However, students who have successfully completed one certificate may take courses in the other on a space-available basis.

The certificate is noted on your transcript upon successful completion of the four certificate courses and graduation from Northwestern University. You must earn at least a B average in the four courses in order to earn the certificate.

While the curriculum is comprised of MBA level courses, this program is not a substitute for an MBA.

The certificate is not designed to prepare you for graduate school but is certainly able to supplement core major curriculum and can give you a sense of what to expect in the Kellogg classroom. Each year, a handful of Certificate students pursue graduate degrees, including master doctoral, medical, and law programs.

One of the benefits of participating in the program is collaborating with your fellow Certificate Program students. Starting together as a group promotes development of the cohort.

You should note that CPU courses are offered only once per academic year, and the quarter, day and time during which they are offered can vary from year to year. As a result, it is prudent for you to take as many courses as possible during your junior year in the program in order to avoid potential scheduling conflicts during your senior year.

No. The courses do not need to be completed in one year, but the first certificate course (Principles of Finance), must be taken in the spring. At this time, the other three CPU courses may be taken in any order.

However, in your first year in the program, you must be on campus during spring quarter in order to take the required first course. You may study abroad during any other quarter or during the summer.

Earn your certificate in 5 monthsNonprofit Finance Certificate.

Many nonprofit organizations struggle with some aspect of financial management, whether it is financial statements or reporting, policy, planning, analysis, strategy, or simply figuring out the roles and responsibilities of all the individuals who share fiscal responsibility. This certificate was designed to address these challenges and develop strategies for long-term financial success.

At Rice University, the cohort nature of the program provides a unique opportunity to discuss case studies with individuals serving organizations with priorities and perspectives different from your own. This added layer of knowledge provides participants with depth to the application of the program material. This program is designed for:.

Finance staff members in corporate roles serving as board members.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITH A RICE UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE.

Obtain 4.2 CEU and 50 CPE credits upon successful completion of the certificate program.

The Nonprofit Finance Certificate (NFC) includes six areas of content designed for current executives and future leaders alike. This program incorporates applicable materials and assignments allowing you to leave with the following knowledge and skills to establish sustainable financial management practices for your organization.

Are required to earn this certificate.

Financial Management Theories, Terms, Roles and Policies Discuss financial theories, financial management terms, reporting of specific contribution types, key financial roles within a nonprofit organization and the relationship between the finance and development departments.

Internal Controls, Risk Management and Financial Statements Learn the checks and balances put in place to prevent fraud and safeguard the organization as well as the types and purposes of financial statements nonprofits must complete according to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).

Financial Statement Analysis, Investments and Liabilities Explore financial statement analysis and the overall financial health of a nonprofit organization including dissecting financial ratios, creating investment policies, and best practices in investment and liability practices.

Audits, Tax Reporting and 990 Learn to review key components of the IRS Form 990, complete organizational audits and interpret individual notes to financial statements. This module includes select an independent auditor and reading audited financial statements.

This exercise is designed for you to discover various solutions to common challenges facing an organization. This assignment acts as a checkpoint for full comprehension of the areas of content and provides an opportunity to identify areas in which your organization can benefit.

The nonprofit finance practicum goals are designed to help you integrate the knowledge gained throughout the program and demonstrate mastery of the intellectual and practical skills required to earn the Nonprofit Finance Certificate. You also identify and work with a field mentor connected with the nonprofit organization that can provide context for the final product.

Note: Employees of 501c3 organizations in the greater Houston area may be eligible for financial aid of up to 50 percent of tuition.

Attend an upcoming information session to save $250 on the program fee upon acceptance.

Payment plan options are available by request for those who do not qualify for the scholarship option and need additional assistance. Payment plans may also be requested to pay the remaining balance of the program fees after scholarship funds have been awarded. Payment plans will not be granted after the start of the program.

A 10 percent processing fee will be subtracted from all refunds. Due to the high demand for courses, registrations are considered final as of the dates listed by program area. No refunds will be issued after these dates and credits will not be given for future classes. No refunds will be granted for participants who miss a portion of a program. Refunds for credit card payments will be processed as credits to the accounts from which they were paid and may not appear as a credit until the following statement. There is a $30 charge for any check returned for insufficient funds.

The future of finance will require a strong background in mathematics and statistics to understand the algorithms and investment concepts that dominate this field. A certificate in Quantitative Studies for Finance helps prepare students for both career advancement and graduate study.

Finance can be completed in two semesters on a full-time basis or over six semesters on a part-time basis.

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Recent graduates who wish to prepare for graduate school in a field related to finance and financial engineering.

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The Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers course is offered at Emory University. The program assists company leaders with backgrounds outside of finance in developing a practical understanding of the financial markets and gaining important insights into accounting and finance procedures. Students in this professional development course learn how to use financial principles to address problems in any industry for their firm.

The course includes two in-person classes that can be completed in 16 hours. The course aims to help students go beyond the numbers and discover important indicators of organizational performance, break down the language of financial statements, look at data sources, and explore analysis methods. Some of the features of the course are:

• Review the fundamentals of financial analysis, manipulation, and assertions. Recognize the three statements' parallels and contrasts.
• Recognize the benefits of producing common-size financials, how to do so, and what they can be used to show. Learn crucial ratios for financial analysis, such as those relating to assets, profits, returns, and equity.
• Learn more about net present value, annuities, perpetuities, and the time value of money. Consider the NPV, payback duration, rate of return, and profitability while making investment decisions.

You must hold a bachelor degree or the equivalent in order to enroll in our certificate programs.

This certificate is an open-enrollment program. No application is required. Course registration is complete when your payment is processed. You will receive a confirmation email when your payment is received. Please retain the payment confirmation message for your records.

You can combine on-campus and online courses (if available) to complete your certificate. Depending on the certificate program, we may suggest taking courses in a specific order, but this is not a requirement.

Most students register for all courses at the same time and complete their certificate within a few months. However, you may choose to register for courses one by one over time.

International students who enter the U.S. on a valid visa are eligible to enroll in certificate courses. However, Georgetown University cannot sponsor student visas for noncredit professional certificate programs.

A TOEFL examination is not required for non-native English speakers but students are expected to read, write, and comprehend English at the graduate level to fully participate in and gain from the program.

Students from most countries may register for our online certificate programs however, due to international laws, residents of certain countries are prohibited from registering.

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The certificate prepares you for a specialization in Financial Compliance, and provides for a deeper understanding of the relevant laws, regulations and legal issues related to this growing field.

The Financial Compliance Certificate also offers the opportunity to pursue specific financial and compliance-focused online classes that benefit those who work for financial institutions or in finance departments that deal with financial compliance and finance-related regulatory issues on a daily basis.

Earn your Financial Compliance Certificate online. Request information now.

The Financial Compliance Certificate is accredited by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB). Graduates are exempt from the work experience requirements and may sit for a CCB exam upon graduation, provided they complete the necessary coursework.

USC Gould Online Certificate in Financial Compliance is Accredited by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB).

Students who complete USC Gould CCB-accredited coursework are exempt from the work experience requirements and may sit for a CCB exam upon graduation.

Students can complete the program in 12 months.

See program information site for additional information.

Additional financial aid may be available through the program.

Coursework focuses on impact investment, program-related investment, and financial management providing you with the skills you need to practice in both the nonprofit and private sector. It will expose students to new methodologies in addressing social problems and assessing impact through program-related investment, blended finance, venture philanthropy, and measurement of social impact returns.

Students must successfully complete 15 credits to earn this Advanced Certificate. The curriculum is designed to be completed in three semesters, however students may take up to three years.

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Students must also choose and complete courses from the following (12 credits):.

Corporate Social Responsibility: Social Finance Partnerships and Models.

Managing Financial and Social Returns of the Social Enterprise.

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