Certificate in Financial Management

Program Description/Overview

The certificate curriculum is designed to train students for focused skills in financial management and accounting areas. Courses teach skills needed for professional positions in the finance and accounting areas. The certificate program provides courses relevant to enhancing skills in the field and are geared for professionals already working in industries and segments where these topics are needed for successfully performing their work.  The courses include instruction on concepts in the financial and accounting area, analytical skills, and practical knowledge in applying and integrating these skills through real life projects, case studies, and presentations. The delivery format serves working adult students who want to complete the certificate in a format that would make it possible to continue working while studying.

The program offers courses in the evenings with each course having class scheduled one night a week over a Term of eight weeks. 

Program Learning Outcomes/Goals

Certificate Program Competency/Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate understanding of financial management concepts for business performance
2. Demonstrate understanding of managerial accounting concepts for business performance
3. Apply critical thinking skills in analysis of financial and accounting data

Credit Units

Total Credit Units: 9

Total Core Credit Units: 9

Total Elective Credit Units: N/A

Total Concentration Credit Units: N/A

Curriculum Plan