What is a certificate? Certificate programs help students gain valuable knowledge and skills within a short period of time. They can generally be earned in one or two semesters. Certificates are typically worth six to twelve university credits and can sometimes be applied to degree programs.
Which certificates are available? Certificates are often obtained to enhance a finance degree, so a graduate in general business might earn a certificate in finance, human resources, marketing, or another subset of business. Some certificates are designed for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs, and others are available to the general public.
The following online certificate programs might be of interest to prospective finance students:
- Ashworth College – Undergraduate certificate in finance
- Columbia Southern University – Finance certificate (undergraduate and graduate)
- Keller Graduate School – Certificate in financial analysis
- New York University – Certificate in financial planning
- Thomas Edison State College – Undergraduate certificate in finance
- Tulane University – Master’s certificate in business/finance
- University of California at Berkeley – Hybrid graduate certificate in finance
- University of Maryland – Undergraduate certificate in financial management; master’s certificate in financial management in organizations
- University of Phoenix – Graduate accounting certificate