Program Overview

Online Graduate Certificate in Finance

The Online Graduate Certificate in Finance is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge of the theory and practice of modern financial decision-making. This 12-credit hour program consists of four seven-week courses, covering topics such as managerial finance, financial markets and institutions, investments, and advanced corporate finance.

Program Benefits

• 100% online courses
• AACSB-accredited College of Business
• Extensive alumni network
• Scholarships available
• Supportive faculty of business experts
• Finance-focused curriculum

Program Outcomes

Upon graduation, students will be able to:

• Describe and implement the capital budgeting process
• Apply valuation techniques to projects and investment opportunities for firms
• Explain how the capital budgeting process and numeric techniques lead to efficient decision-making
• Gain the skills to pursue advancement or more easily change roles in finance

Curriculum

The program consists of the following courses:

• MBA 6335 Managerial Finance
• MBA 6345 Financial Markets and Institutions
• MBA 6355 Investments
• MBA 6365 Advanced Corporate Finance

Admission Requirements

To apply to the program, students must:

• Submit an online application
• Pay an application fee
• Hold a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Provide official transcripts from all institutions attended
• Submit a current resume

Tuition and Fees

The total estimated cost of the program is $10,068 for Ohio residents and $10,332 for non-residents. The cost per credit hour is $839 for Ohio residents and $861 for non-residents.

Scholarships

The College of Business offers several scholarships, including a corporate partner program scholarship, alumni scholarship, and a veteran and military scholarship. Student veterans and active military members are eligible to receive an incentive scholarship of up to 15%.

Faculty

The program is taught by experienced faculty members who bring their professional and academic expertise to the classroom. The faculty includes a mix of tenured track academics and business professionals who have worked in various executive roles.

Related Programs

The College of Business also offers an Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) and an Online Master's in Management Degree, both of which can be customized with various concentrations.

Career Opportunities

The demand for financial managers is expected to grow 17% between 2020 and 2030, resulting in 118,200 new jobs. Graduates of the program can pursue careers as financial analysts, financial managers, and other roles in the finance industry.