Programs in Finance

CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS FINANCE FUNDAMENTALS

This certificate program teaches students how organizations--from small businesses to multinational corporations--acquire, spend, and manage their finances. The program is designed for professionals and nonbusiness majors who seek to strengthen their knowledge of economics, accounting, math, statistics, principles of finance, and corporate finance.

Upon completion of this certificate program, students:

• Fortify their ability to make informed economic, personal finance, and business decisions.
• Develop applied skills relating to the time value of money, risk analysis, and money supply.
• Gain proficiency in using a financial calculator.
• Understand the relationships between commercial banks, thrift institutions, savings banks, credit unions, pension funds, mutual funds, investment banking firms, finance companies, and mortgage banking firms.

This certificate is awarded to students who complete five courses--three required and two electives.

Students pursuing this certificate with no finance experience are advised to take Finance fo Non-Finance Professionals/FINA1-CE9642 either simultaneously or in advance of taking the first course in this program.

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Required Courses (3 of these courses are required)
	Macroeconomic Principles in Finance Acquire a foundation in current economic thought and build competency in economic principles. Topics include inflation, unemployment, and economic growth; fiscal and monetary policy; aggregate... (click on course name to read more)		FINA1-CE9604	$795
	HP 10bII Calculator Workshop: A Comprehensive Approach Gain a comprehensive understanding of the HP10bII calculator. Learn operating modes as well as the numerous varied calculations required when financial planners structure and review... (click on course name to read more)		FINA1-CE9032	$300
	Fundamentals of Corporate Finance Learn to analyze methods of financing using internal and external funds. This introduction to corporate finance emphasizes the use of long-term debt, preferred stock, common... (click on course name to read more)		FINA1-CE9140	$835
Electives (2 of these courses are required)
	Fundamentals of Financial Risk Management Get an overview of financial risk management and its importance in today's global marketplace. Examine why understanding, measuring, and managing risk are critical considerations in... (click on course name to read more)		FINA1-CE9208	$805
	Introduction to International Business and Finance Examine the economic, political, and social forces that shape the global marketplace. Analyze procedures adopted to implement business operations in diverse economies, and learn how... (click on course name to read more)		FINA1-CE9400	$795
	Introduction to the Markets An introduction to the securities markets provides the foundation upon which the study of finance must be built. Learn the difference between stocks, bonds, commodities,... (click on course name to read more)		FINA1-CE9000	$750
	Investment Banking Fundamentals Analyze the financial services that investment banks provide to corporations and governments. This introductory course and overview of the industry is recommended for corporate, bank,... (click on course name to read more)		FINA1-CE9160	$750
	Techniques of Financing Corporations Understand the fundamental principles of corporate finance, concentrating on cash flow and the financing of each asset line of the balance sheet. Various forms of... (click on course name to read more)		FINA1-CE9670	$825
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