Get ready to boost your credentials and open new doors of opportunity for career advancement. Oakland University’s finance graduate certificate is the ideal building block for gaining specialized knowledge in topics like finance management and financial accounting. Our comprehensive graduate certificate is tailored for working professionals in any field and provides the foundation you need to stand out in the workplace. In addition to learning basic finance strategies, you’ll also advance into complex fiscal topics, equipping you to confidently apply your skills in real-world scenarios.
In just five courses, you can earn your finance graduate certificate under the mentorship of respected business faculty who are leaders in the field. Tap into their knowledge and expertise to develop and enhance your own — and accelerate your career success.
Get ready to boost your credentials and open new doors of opportunity for career advancement. Oakland University’s finance graduate certificate is the ideal building block for gaining specialized knowledge in topics like finance management and financial accounting. Our comprehensive graduate certificate is tailored for working professionals in any field and provides the foundation you need to stand out in the workplace. In addition to learning basic finance strategies, you’ll also advance into complex fiscal topics, equipping you to confidently apply your skills in real-world scenarios.
In just five courses, you can earn your finance graduate certificate under the mentorship of respected business faculty who are leaders in the field. Tap into their knowledge and expertise to develop and enhance your own — and accelerate your career success.
As a graduate student at Oakland University, you’ll refine your skills and expand your proficiency in finance with our nationally accredited business and accounting programs.
OU’s finance graduate certificate is ideal for working professionals in any field who are interested in gaining foundational knowledge of the key business disciplines to either advance in their careers or manage their businesses.
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree and may have some prior knowledge of accounting and quantitative methods.
As a graduate student with a finance certificate, you can explore diverse career opportunities like:
You can use your finance graduate certificate to boost your earning potential within a wide range of industries, including nonprofits, health care organizations, information technology, government entities and more.
Our finance certificate consists of 15 credits of coursework, including required courses such as:
You’ll build on this base by choosing electives to tailor the finance graduate certificate to your specific career goals:
If you lack background knowledge in accounting or finance through your undergraduate degree, you’ll need to complete 6 credits of foundation courses, including:
Not sure if the finance graduate certificate is right for you? Check out these other business graduate certificate programs at Oakland and contact our admissions team to discuss your options: