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Finance, Graduate Certificate

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Department: Accounting and Finance 

The graduate certificate in finance is designed primarily for students who have a minimal prior academic background in finance, yet hold a bachelor’s degree, and who need formal preparation for their career goals. Through the core required courses and elective courses, students are afforded the flexibility to choose a program which best fits their own professional and personal needs.

Admission Requirements

Students seeking admission to the Graduate Certificate in Finance program must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution of acceptable standing.

Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be admitted to this program:

  • The application committee recommends students have earned a 2.8 undergraduate GPA.  Consideration will be given to applicants who hold an advanced degree (e.g. master’s, doctorate, JD, etc.) or have passed a professional certification exam such as CPA, CMA, CIA, CFE and CFA.
  • One letter of recommendation from an academic institution faculty member or a professional
  • Resumé
  • A short essay on the value of the Graduate Certificate in Finance for the applicant
  • Official sealed transcripts of undergraduate and graduate course work from all institutions

Program of Study

Foundation courses

Foundation courses may be waived based on approval of the program coordinator. Additionally, transfer credit may be accepted upon review from selected baccalaureate programs.

Electives (12 credits)

Complete four courses, selected from the following:

Total minimum credits: 12

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