Graduate Certificate in Finance
The GC-F is a 21-credit program that helps prepare early- and mid-career professionals seeking careers in financial management, capital markets, banking, corporate treasury, investment management and related fields.
Financial management, correctly practiced, is vital to the long-run growth and success of every business organization. The GC-F focuses on principles of sound financial management while developing deep skill in the technology and techniques of financial analysis and valuation. Students apply these principles and techniques in all aspects of business investment, financing and operating activities.
Up to 6 credits can be waived for applicants that have completed relevant prerequisites, so that the GC-F can be completed in as few as three semesters. Delivery is 100% online asynchronous.
Learning Goals and Methods in the GC-F Program
| Knowledge Area | Related Learning Goal |
| Valuation | Students will demonstrate an understanding of the determinants of long-term value creation in business decisions. |
| Technical and Analytical Skills | Students will demonstrate a mastery of the technical and analytical skills used to guide business operating, investing and financing decisions that create long-term value. |
| Communication Skills | Students will communicate the results of financial analysis and decision recommendations. |
Graduation Requirements for the GC-F Program
| ACCT 501 | Accounting Fundamentals* | 1.5 credits |
| ACCT 515 | Accounting for Decision Makers* | 3 credits |
| FINC 501 | Finance Fundamentals* | 1.5 credits |
| FINC 530 | Financial Management | 3 credits |
| ACCT 615 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 credits |
| FINC 613 | Corporate Finance | 3 credits |
| FINC 617 | Financial Markets and Institutions | 3 credits |
|
ISYS 610 |
Analytics and Information Management |
3 credits |
| Total credits | 21 credits |
*These courses may be waived depending on previous coursework.