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Program quick facts
Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
12
Campuses Hosting
- Bloomington
Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Degree overview
Prepare to start a new career in finance or advance your current career with this certificate. Taught by Kelley faculty, you'll dive deeper into the conventions of corporate finance, discovering new ways to employ your knowledge to take on leadership roles.
This certificate is designed for early career to senior-level professionals—meaning it is applicable at any stage of your career. Gain a better understanding of current financial challenges, enhance your own marketability, and expand your breadth of knowledge all with one course.
You’ll finish with an Indiana University certificate respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
To be accepted to this program, you must:
Complete a Kelley School of Business online application
Complete an IU Online application, which includes:
- Resume
- Provide a copy of your resume, summarizing your professional experiences and accomplishments.
- Personal statement
- Tell us what you want to achieve in this program in 500 words or less.
- Letter of recommendation
- Ask someone familiar with your professional career to write a letter of recommendation for you. Provide the contact information of your recommender within the application. An email prompt will be sent to their email address, allowing them to fill out a form and upload the letter. If you need alternative arrangements, please contact ksbgrad@iu.edu.
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Provide copies of your transcripts from the undergraduate institutions you attended. Your transcripts can be uploaded into the Part 2 Application.
Students who complete this certificate program will:
- Obtain a working knowledge of tools and analytical conventions used in corporate finance
- Gain a user-oriented understanding of how accounting information should be managed
- Evaluate risk and return of financial assets using quantitative methods
- Develop an understanding of valuation and capital investments
To earn your Graduate Certificate in Finance, you must complete the required 12 credit hours.
Of your four required courses, your first will provide an overview of financial theory and analytical reasoning. The class list is as follows:
- BUEX-F500 Financial Management
- BUEX-A521 Managing Accounting Information for Decision-Making
- BUEX-F516 Asset Pricing and Security Valuation
- BUEX-F530 Valuation and Capital Investments
Program cost information
Plan your finances
Program cost can vary by campus, resident status, and type of program. Use the resources below to get accurate cost estimates for your specific situation.
Contact Student Financial Services at iuosfs@iu.edu for cost information.
Note: This program is not eligible for financial aid.
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