Finance - Graduate

Grounded in financial principles, best practices and applied industry-specific solutions, the Graduate Finance certificate is a study of strategies, tools, methods, and applications that provide students with an understanding of the implementation of Finance to understand and gain a competitive advantage.

The Graduate Certificate in Finance is ideal for Amberton students who desire to enhance their finance toolkit, gain skills in a high-demand field, and analyze information to derive meaningful and actionable insights. The curriculum focuses on the fundamental concepts of corporate, managerial, and international finance, as well as developing expertise in understanding and preparing financial statements. Throughout the certificate, students will be exposed to core financial concepts and applications common to industry professionals, with classes taught in at an applied, practitioner level to ensure an understanding of finance methods and applications in real-world environments.

Key focus areas include:

• Financial and Asset Valuation
• Portfolio management
• Pricing of options and futures
• Decision-Making and Strategic Risk Management
• Financial globalization
• Exchange rate behavior
• Personal Finance
• Real estate market analysis

Career Impact:

A Certificate in Finance can position you to excel as a financial leader in industry and organizations.  The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts faster-than-average job growth for financial analysts and continued growth for business and financial occupations through 2031. There’s a continued need for skilled leaders who can master financial analysis and development of financial solutions.