Advance Your Career in Finance with St. Thomas University
Are you looking to enhance your financial expertise and gain a competitive edge in today’s global economy? The Graduate Business Certificate in Finance at St. Thomas University provides professionals with essential financial knowledge and skills in investment analysis, risk management, and international banking.
Program Fast Facts:
- Accelerated & Flexible – Complete in just 12 credit hours
- Industry-Relevant Curriculum – Gain expertise in investment analysis, financial markets, and risk management
- Career Advancement – Ideal for professionals seeking to boost their credentials or pivot into finance
- Expert Faculty – Learn from experienced professionals like Dr. Peter DelPiano, DBA
Career Landscape:
International Trade Specialist, Foreign Service Officer, International Market Researcher, Logistics & Supply Chain Manager, Industry Analyst
Courses
- BUS 774 – Issues and Applications in Import/Export (3 credits) Contemporary issues in import and export. Determination of market demand, locating export markets, promotions, financing procedures, laws and documentation for exports and imports. Trade zones, dealing with banks, and techniques to reduce risk.
- BUS 775 – International Business (3 credits) This course provides an introduction to the international business environment and the practices of multinational corporations in functional areas such as strategic planning, 191 foreign investment, international marketing, logistics, financial management, taxation, human resource management, etc.
- BUS 780 – Regional Business Economics Environment (3 credits) This course is designed to familiarize students with the economic conditions and structure as well as the business environment and practices of one of four regions (Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia). It covers economic, cultural, political, institutional and legal issues relevant to the conduct of business transactions in the region.
- BUS 795 – International Management (3 credits) This course analyzes the cultural, economic, strategic, organizational, technological and other issues that affect managerial performance in multinational corporations. Communications and negotiations as well as staffing and structural managerial decisions are explained in a dynamic context characterized by increasing cross-cultural interactions and globalization.
