Graduate Certificate in Finance
The purpose of the Certificate in Finance is to provide MBA students with advanced financial knowledge and skills for a professional career in the finance industry. The curriculum is based on financial theory and empirical data skills practiced by professionals in corporate finance, portfolio management, asset pricing, banking, risk management, and investment companies. The program aims to produce MBA students with outstanding preparation for financial jobs such as financial analyst, corporate treasurer, credit analyst, portfolio manager and more. In addition, the certificate provides community members exposure to finance for those interested in refreshing their knowledge and skills or in testing the waters before committing to an MBA program.
Intakes
- Aug
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Admissions Requirements
Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree, a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or better, and a basic knowledge of financial management provided by a grade of B- or better in the BUS 785 course (or equivalent) will be eligible to apply for the Graduate Certificate in Finance. Those who have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance will have taken the equivalent of BUS 785 (Fin 350). Others can take the prerequisite at other CSU campuses or elsewhere. The certificate must be completed with a GPA of 3.0 or better and only courses completed with a grade of C or better may be included to meet the certificate requirements.
Matriculated students are required to meet Level 1 and Level 2 writing requirements in their degree program. Nonmatriculated students will need to pass a writing test to meet Level 1 writing requirements for admission into the certificate program. Non-matriculated students will establish Level 2 writing requirements through writing assignments in one or more of the four certificate courses.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
30557 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 10000 USD
Application Fee: 70 USD