Program Overview

Financial Management - Graduate Certificate

Overview

The Financial Management graduate certificate allows students to gain specialized knowledge in the domain of finance. Topics offered include basic financial management with electives in all areas, from international finance, investments (including derivative securities), real estate and financial law.

Admissions

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcripts
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

Coursework

Certificate Requirements

• FIN 66060: MANAGERIAL FINANCE (2 credits)
• Certificate Electives, choose from the following: (12 credits)
  • FIN 56055: ADVANCED DERIVATIVE SECURITIES
  • FIN 56056: ADVANCED FIXED INCOME MANAGEMENT
  • FIN 56059: APPLIED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
  • FIN 56061: REAL ESTATE FINANCE
  • FIN 56064: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FINANCE
  • FIN 56067: ADVANCED PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS
  • FIN 56280: GOLDEN FLASH ASSET MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
  • FIN 66040: INTERNATIONAL ISSUES IN BANKING AND FINANCE

Progression Requirements

• Maintain good standing

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum Certificate GPA: 3.000
• Minimum Overall GPA: 3.000

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate effective financial management and leadership ability when presented with a dilemma or opportunity.
2. Identify and analyze financial management concerns that affect business decisions.
3. Create and communicate value for all stakeholders in the organization.

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