Finance Graduate Business Certificate

The 100% online 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 Overview

Are you looking to enhance your financial expertise and gain a competitive edge in today’s global economy? The Graduate Certificate in Finance at STU is an accelerated, flexible program designed to be completed in just 12 credit hours. With an industry-relevant curriculum focused on investment analysis, financial markets, and risk management, it is ideal for professionals looking to enhance their credentials or transition into the finance sector. Taught by expert faculty with real-world experience, the program equips students with practical skills to advance their careers in today’s competitive financial landscape.

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80%

Professionals with a graduate certificate who say it helped advance in their jobs

Boost Confidence

In complex areas like risk assessment and portfolio analysis

Up to 25%

Earnings boost in fields like finance and accounting

Tuition

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Courses

FIN 741: Investment Analysis

Study of principles and practices used in analyzing securities ranging from top-quality bonds to low-quality common stocks and warrants. Course coverage includes investment risks, portfolio management, and policies of institutional investors. Application of analytical techniques to securities, effective income/risk selection of securities and portfolios in theory and practice.

FIN 742: Financial Markets and Intermediaries

This course provides an examination of commercial banks and other financial intermediaries. The economic functions of credit and credit institutions; the structure and determinants of interest rates; and the various monetary theories are considered as 216 well as the volume of money and credit, capital formation, prices, interest rates, balance of payments, and exchange rates.

FIN 746: Global Investment and Risk Management

Topics include: major global financial markets; major types of risks associated with global operations and investments; international portfolio construction; hedging, arbitrage, and speculative strategies and the potential riskreturn benefits from these strategies; valuation of other contingent claims and trading devices. Also covered are: participants in international markets; the organization and operations of dealers; and innovations in derivatives markets.

FIN 772: International Finance and Banking

An overview of the international financial system from the viewpoint of the corporate executive. Balance of payments, foreign exchange, financing and banking operations and institutions, capital budgeting and foreign investments, Euro-currency, international bond and capital markets.

Career Landscape

Step confidently into the world of global finance with STU’s Graduate Business Certificate in Finance. This program is crafted to empower professionals with a robust foundation in investment analysis, risk management, and international banking. By honing these critical skills, you are well-prepared to meet the challenges of today’s financial markets and pursue diverse roles such as international trade specialist, industry analyst, or other strategic positions in the global arena. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your career credentials and gain a competitive edge that opens doors in both established and emerging financial sectors.

In the Classroom

Experience a modern, flexible learning environment designed specifically for busy professionals. Our online platform provides an immersive educational experience through interactive lectures, real-world case studies, and practical assignments that mirror the challenges of today’s financial industry. The accelerated 12-credit hour format means you can rapidly advance your expertise without sacrificing quality. With a curriculum built around current market demands and global financial trends, you will gain the confidence and insight necessary to navigate and excel in today’s competitive economy.

Ready to elevate your financial expertise and credentials?

Enroll in our Finance Certificate program and gain a competitive edge in today’s global economy!

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