Certificate in Financial Management

Program features

Online, on-site, or both

Delivered in three formats: online, on-site, or a combination of both. Pick the format that works for your schedule.

Transferable credits

Should you choose to continue your education and apply for an MBA or MS degree, you can transfer up to 16 credits earned in this program.

Build a strong foundation

The curriculum is designed to give you a broad, thorough, and up-to-date foundation in finance.

Flexible format

You can complete this certificate in less than one year, or take as long as three years to complete. Find the schedule that works for you.

Curriculum

The financial market has been dramatically changed by the development of new financial instruments and techniques, integration of global markets, and advancements in information technology. The growth of global financial markets and rapid development of advanced analytical tools makes the study of finance increasingly vital for business leaders.

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University Catalog

The 2022 edition of the Carey Business School University Catalog is available.

Certificate requirements

Students are required to complete the graduate certificate in financial management within three years. The certificate consists of eight courses (16 credits). All courses are two credits.

Required Courses

BU.210.620 Accounting and Financial Reporting
BU.510.601 Statistical Analysis
BU.231.620 Corporate Finance
BU.231.720 Corporate Governance
BU.230.620 Financial Modeling and Valuation
BU.232.701 Investments

Electives

Finance elective 1
Finance elective 2

Note: MS in Finance and MBA students may add either the graduate certificate in Financial Management or the graduate certificate in Investments, but not both.

At A Glance

Program Details

Washington, D.C. and Baltimore

Part Time

Online

1-3 years, 16 credits

Tuition & Fees

Tuition Cost

$1,800 per credit

Fees

$500

Financial Aid

We offer numerous financial aid and scholarship options. Learn More.

Upcoming Deadlines

This certificate has a fall or spring start term only.
Spring 2023 | Round 1: September 1, 2022

All application deadlines

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Admissions

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Part-Time Spring 2023 Application Deadlines

Deadlines	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3
Candidate deadline	September 1, 2022	October 12, 2022	December 1, 2022
Decision release	Rolling	Rolling	Rolling
Deposit deadline	4 weeks	4 weeks	4 weeks

Application Deadlines

Tuition - $1,800 per credit
Application fee - $100

Tuition and fees

You are making a significant investment in your future, and we have options to assist in paying your tuition. From scholarships to financial aid to payment plans, Carey Business School offers a variety of choices.

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