New financial instruments and techniques, the integration of global markets, and IT advances dramatically changed the financial market. With the Certificate in Financial Management, you will gain a broad, thorough, and up-to-date foundation in finance to guide you through the ever-changing world of finance.
Location
Washington, D.C. and Baltimore
Length
1-3 years, 16 credits
Interior Description
The Certificate in Financial Management will provide you with a competitive advantage by offering a broad and thorough foundation in finance and the practical tools necessary to thrive as an effective financial manager. And if you choose to continue your education, apply the certificate program credits earned to the Flexible MBA or Master of Science in Finance.
Complete this certificate in less than one year, or take as long as three years to complete.
Online
Learn at the pace and style that works best for you with traditional and project-based courses offered in an interactive online format.
Build a strong foundation
The curriculum is designed to give you a broad, thorough, and up-to-date foundation in finance.
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.
100% male
3.33 average undergraduate GPA
11.7 average years of full-time work experience
35 average age
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.
The latest 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.
