About the Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Financial Management provides focused, graduate-level preparation in the core financial and managerial disciplines essential to effective organizational leadership. This 9-credit certificate is one of three stackable graduate certificates designed to deliver foundational MBA coursework in a flexible and accessible format. 

The certificate consists of three MBA core courses. Together, these courses develop students’ ability to analyze financial performance, understand the broader economic and social environment of business, and apply accounting information to managerial and investment decision-making. 

The Graduate Certificate in Financial Management is intended for professionals seeking to strengthen their financial expertise, enhance managerial effectiveness, or gain a graduate business credential on a streamlined timeline. The certificate may be completed independently or stacked with other Fox graduate certificates. Students who successfully complete the certificate may apply the credits toward the Online or Hybrid MBA program, if admitted, allowing up to 27 of the 30 MBA core credits to be fulfilled through stacked certificates. 

This certificate offers an accessible entry point into graduate business education for individuals who may not be ready to commit to a full MBA program while also serving as a valuable credential for career advancement in financial and managerial roles.

Campus Location: Online

Full-Time/Part-Time Status: The graduate certificate can be completed on a part-time basis. NOTE: International students may not be eligible to apply for a student visa based on admission to the certificate program. Please contact the Fox School's admissions advisor for more information.

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

Application Deadline:

Fall:

• December 15 – Early Admissions Deadline
• June 30 – Final Deadline

Spring:

• August 1 – Early Admissions Deadline
• November 1 – Final Deadline

Applications are reviewed as they are received and will be considered after the deadline.

APPLY ONLINE to this Fox graduate program.

Bachelor's Degree: The equivalent of a four-year U.S. baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college is required. For three-year degrees, an evaluation of mark sheets may be required by WES or another NACES organization. Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master’s degree in a country where the language of instruction is English, must report scores for a standardized test of English.

Statement of Goals: In 250 words or less, describe your goals and motivations for pursuing this certificate program.

Resume: Current resume or CV is required.

Certificate Requirements

Number of Credits Required to Complete the Certificate: 9

Required Courses:

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
FIN 5001	Financial Analysis and Strategy	3
BA 5002	Socioeconomic Context of Business	3
ACCT 5001	Accounting for Managerial and Investment Analysis and Planning	3
Total Credit Hours		9

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