Graduate Certificate – Finance Online
Refresh and expand your understanding of finance quickly, effectively and affordably. This accelerated finance program is applicable to organizations of all sizes, from startups to large corporations.
Program Overview
See the benefits of the Grad Cert in Finance
Whether your current role involves finance or you’re moving into a new position that requires deeper knowledge, the Graduate Certificate – Finance online from Southern Utah University will prepare you with the updated knowledge and strategies you need. Fast-paced and AACSB-accredited, this affordably priced program focuses on critical areas, including managerial and entrepreneurial finance, budgeting, sourcing of capital, valuation methods, and investments.
Learn how to project cash flow, structure equity payout, establish intellectual property value and analyze a company’s liquidity and profitability. You will also study investment markets and commonly traded assets.
Upon completing this program, you will be able to:
- Understand the tools used in creating, operating and valuing companies
- Demonstrate knowledge of entrepreneurial finance, including common financial ratios and cash flow projects used to analyze liquidity and profitability
- Distinguish between commonly traded investment assets and be knowledgeable about the markets where they are traded
- Understand the tools used in creating, operating and valuing companies
- Demonstrate knowledge of entrepreneurial finance, including common financial ratios and cash flow projects used to analyze liquidity and profitability
- Distinguish between commonly traded investment assets and be knowledgeable about the markets where they are traded
This online graduate program prepares you for roles such as:
- Financial Analyst
- Credit Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Credit Analyst
- Financial Manager
Accreditation
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
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SUU offers a variety of certificate programs online. Check out all of our online Graduate Certificate programs.
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Accreditation
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
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Tuition
Our value-priced tuition fits your budget
Maximize the value of your certificate program online with our affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which includes all fees.
Tuition Breakdown
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance Graduate Certificate | $493 | $1,479 | $7,395 |
Tuition Breakdown
Calendar
Choose the start date that’s best for you
Designed for working professionals, SUU online programs conveniently feature 7-week courses and multiple start dates each year.
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| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/8/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/23/25 |
| Spring II | 2/24/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/19/25 | 2/24/25 | 4/20/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/25/25 | 6/30/25 | 8/17/25 |
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Admissions
Applying to the finance cert program is easy and fast
Our streamlined admission process enables you to start quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the finance certificate online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- 2.5 GPA
- No GMAT required
Foundation course
Students may be required to take a 3 credit hour Foundations course based on a holistic review of the application and supporting documents with special consideration of undergraduate major, GPA and relevant work experience. Students will be notified of their course sequence at the time of admission.
Transcripts
Please submit official transcripts from the college/university in which a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from an accredited institution was obtained.
- Transcript Assist - We can help you obtain your transcript at no cost! Simply give us permission by filling out the Transcript Assist form in your application. Once your application is submitted, we’ll request your transcript and notify you when it arrives. Please note that we only request the transcript for your highest earned degree. We can obtain transcripts from institutions that are part of the Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse networks, which includes most schools. Check their websites to see if your college is a member. If your institution is not affiliated, you’ll need to submit your transcript to SUU yourself.
- Applicants who have graduated from SUU do not need to submit a transcript
- International transcripts must include a transcript evaluation from a third-party service such as The Evaluation Company (TEC) or WES showing that the degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree
Official transcripts must be mailed or emailed directly from the granting institution(s) to:
Email address:
[email protected]
Mailing address:
Admissions Office
Southern Utah University
PO Box 8008
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Courses
Check out the courses in your online finance program
For the finance certificate online, you must complete 15 credit hours. Students may be eligible to waive the 3 credit hour Business Foundations course in the first term based on a holistic review of their application and supporting documents with special consideration of undergraduate major, GPA and relevant work experience. Students will be notified of their course sequence at the time of admission.
ACCT 6100 is a prerequisite for FIN 6100. FIN 6100 is a prerequsite for FIN 6400 and FIN 6750. Courses should be taken in the order listed below for the shortest program completion time.
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