Program Overview

Finance (GRAD)

Certificate Programs

Applications for the Advanced Graduate Certificate Programs are available through the School of Professional Development. Admission into an AGC does not guarantee admission into the MBA program. Students must submit a separate application directly to the MBA program or MS in Finance Program to be considered for admission. Students who are accepted into a Master’s program may apply up to 12 credits towards their degree program. Students must declare their decision to matriculate into a master’s program before the completion of 12 credits.

MBA Program

Certificate students may choose to pursue admission into the University’s MBA in Finance program, which has a separate application and additional admissions requirements. Students interested in the MBA program must apply prior to completing 12 credits in the certificate program. Acceptance into the MBA program is not guaranteed, but certificate credits are transferable into the MBA program.

Financial Aid Information

This advanced graduate certificate program is eligible for financial aid.

Admissions Requirements

• Personal statement.
• A bachelor’s degree, with a cumulative 3.0 grade point average.
• 3 letters of recommendation
• A GMAT exam is required for applicants who have less than a 3.2 cumulative undergraduate GPA. We will accept the GRE in lieu of the GMAT. A GMAT waiver may be considered for applicants earning below a 3.2 if they have significant and relevant work experience. This will be determined through a resume review and letters of recommendation.
• In those cases where the departmental admissions committee deems it desirable, personal interviews with departmental representatives may be necessary.

Finance Certificate Requirements

The curriculum consists of 18 credits (6 courses; 3 credits each). Students complete two required courses and choose elective courses that explore the broad frontier of modern finance.

Required Courses

• MBA 502 - Finance 3 credits
• MBA 504 - Financial Accounting 3 credits

Electives (Choose any 4 courses listed below)

• FIN 525 - Portfolio Management 3 credits
• FIN 536 - Financial Management 3 credits
• FIN 539 - Investment Analysis 3 credits
• FIN 541 - Bank Management 3 credits
• FIN 545 - Capital Markets and Financial Institutions 3 credits
• FIN 552 - Mergers and Acquisitions 3 credits
• FIN 576 - Real Estate Finance 3 credits
• FIN 578 - Behavioral & Social Finance 3 credits

Time to Completion

All certificate requirements must be completed within three (3) years from the semester date of admission as a matriculated student unless the student is also matriculated in a master’s degree program. Master’s students have five (5) years to complete the certificate requirements.