Graduate Certificate in Finance at Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies near Philadelphia

Graduate Certificate Programs in Finance

Graduate certificate program in Corporate Finance
Graduate certificate program in Financial Modeling
Graduate certificate program in Financial Risk Management
Graduate certificate program in Investment Management

Graduate certificates in finance are designed for individuals who are looking for a skill set in specific areas of finance. Whether you are a recent college graduate who is considering a graduate degree or seeking a career in finance, a master’s degree holder who wishes to tack on a specialization or an established professional looking to update your credentials and expand your expertise, these certificates are designed to meet your needs.

Curriculum Grid: Each Certificate Requires 4 Courses**

Course Number	Course Title	Corporate Finance	Financial Modeling	Financial Risk Mgmt	Investment Mgmt
ACCTG 512	Financial Theory and Reporting Problems	Required*
BUSAD 525	Quantitative Methods in Finance	Required	Required	Required
FIN 505 Prerequisite:FIN 531 or equivalent	Multinational Managerial Finance			Elective
FIN 531 Prerequisite: ACCTG 512, ACCTG 511 or equivalent	Financial Management	Required*	Required*
FIN 508 Prerequisite: FIN 531 or equivalent	Analysis of Financial Markets			Required	Required
FIN 513 Prerequisite: FIN 508 or equivalent	Speculative Markets			Required
BUSAD 526 Prerequisite: FIN 531, BUSAD 525, or equivalent	Advanced Corporate Finance (financial modeling)	Required	Required		Required
FIN 532 Prerequisite: FIN 513 or equivalent	Real Options and Capital Budgeting		Required
BUSAD 528 Prerequisite: BUSAD 526 or equivalent	Mergers and Acquisitions
ACCTG 524 Prerequisite: ACCTG 512, ACCTG 511, or equivalent	Managerial Accounting
BUSAD 527 Prerequisite: FIN 513 or equivalent	Fixed Income Securities			Elective	Elective
FIN 506 Prerequisite: FIN 531 or equivalent	Portfolio Theory and Policy				Elective
BUSAD 585 Prerequisite: BUSAD 526 or equivalent	Research in Security Valuation				Required

Students enrolled in a graduate certificate in finance complete 12 credits. Courses are each 3 credits and may be applied to the Master of Finance or MBA if admitted as a degree-seeking student. Courses are offered in convenient, seven-week sessions and with hybrid-delivery options.

*Students who have completed equivalent coursework may waive and replace in consultation with their advisor.
**Depending on prior preparation, students may need to complete course prerequistes as indicated.

To apply:

Complete application at http://gradsch.psu.edu/portal/. Choose Certificate Admission. Select your certificate choice in the pull-down menu.
Upload to the online application:
- A current résumé (more information)
- Statement of intent or career objective (more information)
Submit non-refundable application fee, payable by credit card online or by check or money order payable to The Pennsylvania State University (more information)
Submit two official transcripts from undergraduate institution (more information). Transcripts should be sent directly from each college or university you have attended to the Penn State Great Valley Admissions Office, Attention: JoAnn Kelly, 30 E. Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA 19355. Your admission will be reviewed after your application portfolio is complete. For admissions questions, contact Pat Misselwitz at pum1@psu.edu or 610-648-3242.

Current Penn State graduate students in all programs are also welcome to enroll in the certificate. To apply, visit http://gradsch.psu.edu/portal/ and choose Certificate Admission.