Program Overview

Certificate in Business and Financial Management Proficiency (accelerated)

Program Overview

The Certificate in Business and Financial Management Proficiency (accelerated) program is designed to address the challenge of understanding different concepts in the business world. This program explores fundamental business concepts to help develop a versatile skill set for long-term business success.

Upcoming Dates

• March 31 June 4, 2026:
  • Term: Spring
  • Section: CLT
  • Mode: Online
  • Fees: $2,400
• September 15 November 19, 2026:
  • Term: Fall
  • Section: CLT
  • Mode: Online
  • Fees: $2,450
• March 30 June 3, 2027:
  • Term: Spring
  • Section: CLT
  • Mode: Online
  • Fees: $2,450

Your Takeaways

This program is a great way to help you:

• Explain the dynamics of a given business including its value chain, the industry in which the business operates, the business' overall strategic positioning and its revenue model.
• Evaluate the factors contributing to business success within an industry and the mechanisms through which companies create value and generate profits.
• Explain the core activities and functions that are common across different companies and industries in both demand and supply.
• Interpret financial statements and non-financial information.
• Analyze financial performance using key ratios and manage performance at organizational and business unit level.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts for operations.

Program Courses

To obtain this certificate, students must complete the two courses below.

• Business Acumen (CEBU 1150)
• Business Accounting and Financial Analysis (CEBU 1170)

Our Approach

As in the workplace, teamwork is key here. In addition to engaging in individual assignments and activities, you can also expect to collaborate with classmates to discuss real-world subjects presented by business experts. In this course, learning will be conducted through a live, online classroom (Zoom).

Who Benefits Most?

• Students who want to understand the essentials of business.
• Students who want to pursue a career in any type of business.
• Budding entrepreneurs who want to get off on the right foot.
• Anyone who wants to learn more about organizational structures.
• Foreign business students who want to improve their North American business vocabulary and understanding.