Corporate Finance Certificate

The certificate in corporate finance has been developed to provide the knowledge and skills required to apply the tools and techniques of financial management in all types of organizations. The certificate will complement and strengthen the rile of a finance professional in roles such as: financial analysis, financial modeling, valuation, analysis of investment opportunities, determination of capital costs and structure, evaluation of acquisition/LBO opportunities, and the identification, measurement and management of risk.

Designed and delivered by a team of academics and practitioners both from the US and Luxembourg, the certificate will benefit the following groups:

• Individuals working in corporations, commercial and investment banks who focus on financial analysis, corporate finance, risk management and valuation. Those working in financial services desiring additional knowledge in corporate finance.
• Those with an MBA who need “refresher” work in financial analysis, and management, derivatives and risk management.
• Individuals wishing to switch from general business or marketing into a career with finance focus.

Program Structure

• Courses are academically accredited at the graduate level.
• Students participate in thirty-six hours of classroom instruction per course.
• Some completed courses may be applied toward the MBA Degree.  (Additional application requirements are necessary.)
• Certificate students attend courses with MBA students from a variety of backgrounds and companies, ensuring exposure to a broad range of learning experiences.

Admission Criteria

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
• Completed Graduate Application for Admission, including a resume and official undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
• One letter of recommendation from employers or faculty.
• Personal statement of interest in and qualifications for the graduate program.
• At least 3 years relevant business experience.
• Admission requires approval by the John F. Welch College of Business.

Program of Study:
12 credits plus prerequisite (if required)

Prerequisite
WGB 601 Accounting and Information Systems

Required
FN 662 Corporate Finance
WGB 603 Corporate Financial Management*

Two Electives from the following list
FN 661 Financial Markets & Institutions
FN 663 Global Investments
FN 665 International Financial Management
FN 670 Mergers, Acquisition and Joint Ventures
FN 672 Derivatives and Risk Management

*WGB 603 may be waived and then the student will select a third elective course.

Some courses may require prerequisite academic work at the undergraduate or graduate level.  Please consult the graduate catalog or the course listings that follow.

***Please note that not all electives will be offered during the academic year.

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