Graduate Certificate in Finance
The G.C.-F. is an 18-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 G.C.-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 3 credits can be waived for applicants that have completed relevant prerequisites, so that the G.C.-F. can be completed in as few as three semesters.
Graduation Requirements for the G.C.-F. Program
| ACCT 515 | Accounting for Decision Makers* | 3 credits |
| ACCT 615 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 credits |
| FINC 530 | Finance for Managers | 3 credits |
| FINC 613 | Corporate Finance | 3 credits |
| FINC 617 | Financial Markets and Institutions | 3 credits |
| Elective | 3 credits | |
| Total credits | --- | 18 credits |
*This course may be waived depending on previous coursework.