Finance Certificate

(For Non-Matriculated Students Only)

The certificate program is designed for the individual who would like to pursue a career as a financial analyst or improve his or her skills at financial analysis. The program links a strong theoretical base with problem-solving techniques, enabling the student to apply his or her newly acquired knowledge.

Acceptance: In order to realize the program’s objectives, a student may be accepted only after he or she has demonstrated a basic knowledge of economics. This requirement may be satisfied through the completion of course work (ECO 1001 and ECO 1002), taking a test to demonstrate competence or previous experience. (Fulfilling the requirement through previous experience requires the approval of the chair of the department.) Granting of the Certificate: To be awarded the certificate in finance, the student must complete five required courses and one elective. An average of C+ must be maintained. No course with a grade of C- or lower will be accepted towards the certificate.

Certificate in Finance Requirements

Required Courses:

ACC 1002	Fundamentals of Accounting I	3
ACC 1008	Fundamentals of Accounting II	3
ECO 2015	Money and Banking	3
ECO 2060	Economic Statistics	3
FIN 3010	Corporation Finance	3
FIN 3015	Investment Analysis	3

ACC 1002, ACC 1008, FIN 3010, FIN 3015: Not counted as liberal arts

Elective Courses:

ECO 2005	Personal Finance	3
ECO 2009	Public Finance & Public Policy	3
ECO 3008	Applied Econometrics	3
FIN 2016	Financial Markets	3
FIN 3017	Global Finance	3

FIN 2016, FIN 3017: Not counted as liberal arts

Upon completion of the certificate in Finance, students will have studied and applied many of the most important financial concepts in business today. This will provide students the foundation on which to build a successful career in finance.