Solve practical problems in finance for companies of all sizes.
Finance is one of the most heavily regulated industries. Major events like the global financial crisis highlighted the need for better regulation, putting qualified Finance experts in high demand.
Finance is more than managing money. The Applied Finance certificate is designed to give students the skills and knowledge they need to work in a variety of finance-related roles. With a more hands-on approach, Applied Finance emphasizes real-world application – using financial principles and techniques to turn insights into performance and positive outcomes.
With a Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance, you can bring value to any company with a deep understanding of financial analysis, investment strategies and financial modeling. This 11-credit certificate allows you to dive deeper into investments by taking electives that cover bonds, futures, options and real estate. If you're interested in corporate financial management, you can focus your studies on employee benefits, international finance and more.
Interested in earning your Master of Business Administration degree? At CSU's College of Business, you can start with a certificate and finish with an MBA. The credits earned in this certificate can be applied toward the College's Online MBA, Mosaic MBA or Evening MBA programs, but please note that completion of this certificate does not guarantee admission into an MBA.