Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Corporate Finance

The Graduate Certificate in Corporate Finance is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of corporate finance, including capital budgeting, mergers and acquisitions, financial strategy, and more. This certificate program is ideal for individuals who want to develop the financial literacy needed to lead organizations to success.

Overview

The program covers key aspects and foundations of corporate finance, including:

• Solid understanding of financial statements and critical concepts underlying their development and interpretation
• Tools and techniques for assessing the financial health of a firm and strategies it employs to create shareholder value
• The foundation of basic accounting, valuation concepts, capital budgeting, and selected advanced topics
• Basics of financial decision-making in organizations to help them develop ways to apply
• Understanding of how to create quantitative approaches to valuing companies and projects
• Discussion of the causes and consequences of globalization and international transactions, and analysis of arbitrage opportunities, real-world exchange rate changes, and international investment returns

Certificate at a Glance

• Delivery: Online
• Length: Courses are offered such that the certificate may be completed in 4 semesters
• Tuition: $998 per credit
• Credits: 9
• Certificate awarded: Graduate Certificate in Corporate Finance

Admissions, Deadlines, and Financial Aid

• Fall Admission: Apply by July 31
• Spring Admission: Apply by January 1
• Additional prerequisite coursework may be required.
• For more information on admissions requirements, tuition benefits, and financial aid, please refer to the relevant sections of the university's website.

What You'll Learn

Through this certificate program, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of corporate finance and develop the skills needed to make informed financial decisions. The program is designed to provide a solid foundation in financial concepts, including financial statements, capital budgeting, and valuation. You will also learn about the causes and consequences of globalization and international transactions, and how to analyze arbitrage opportunities and international investment returns.

Career Opportunities

The Graduate Certificate in Corporate Finance can be applied toward the College's Online MBA or Evening MBA programs, but please note that completion of this certificate does not guarantee admission into the MBA program. This certificate program is ideal for individuals who want to develop the financial literacy needed to lead organizations to success, and can be beneficial for those pursuing careers in corporate finance, investment banking, and financial management.