What you will study
Add power to your UCM graduate degree or build additional business skills as a working
professional with our Finance graduate certificate. In this program, you’ll gain the
ability to draw up profitable business ideas, make financial decisions based on predictive
models, communicate your financial strategies to others and implement your financial
plans legally and ethically.
The main courses that make up the Finance graduate certificate program include:
- Managerial Finance
- Short-Term Financial Management
- Advanced Financial Institutions and Markets
- Investment Analysis and Practice
You’ll also have the opportunity to take electives to focus on areas of interest to
you. The topics of elective courses range from international finance to bank management
to the management of financial derivatives.
Excellence in Finance
- The University of Central Missouri’s Finance graduate certificate is accredited by
the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Unique learning opportunities in finance
Your learning opportunities at the University of Central Missouri don’t end once you
step outside the classroom. We offer many ways for you to get actively involved in
your graduate education:
- Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF): Gain experience analyzing securities and managing financial portfolios in the Student Managed Investment Fund. You’ll have the opportunity to manage real funds while building reports that outline
the reasoning behind your financial decisions — just like you would in the business
world. You’ll also get experience in our student trading room and have access to our
Bloomberg workstations.
- Graduate research: Pursue a topic of particular interest to you in a graduate research project. You may
even have the opportunity to work with a faculty mentor on a subject that both of
you want to explore further.
- Student life: Gather with others studying finance by joining UCM’s Student Finance Association.
You’ll get to network with faculty members, attend social events, share your ideas
with colleagues and listen to guest speakers.
What can you do with a graduate certificate in Finance from UCM?
A Finance graduate certificate from the University of Central Missouri is a powerful
tool to add to your resume. Use this certification to help increase your job and salary
potential with your current employer or take your career in an exciting new direction.
The skills learned in the UCM Finance graduate certificate program will prepare you
for success in any organization that benefits from strategic thinking based on sound
financial planning. This includes banks and other financial institutions, investment
firms, corporations and all other types of businesses.
Careers with a Finance graduate certificate
Explore job possibilities for finance professionals using the interactive tool below.
You can also get information about salary expectations, projected career growth and
more.
Financial assistance options for your Finance graduate certificate
At the University of Central Missouri, we help you put your career and educational
goals within reach. In fact, our high-value programs and affordable education are
key reasons why LendEDU recognized UCM as a top-ranked university for low student
debt.
UCM provides a number of ways to help you finance your graduate education, including:
- Scholarships
- Grants
- Tuition awards
- Loans
The UCM Alumni Foundation also offers scholarships for specific programs and degrees.
You can learn more about program-specific scholarships with the UCM Scholarship Finder.
Meet Dr. James Cicon
Years of industry expertise in finance
Dr. Cicon draws on his extensive industry experience to inform his approach to teaching.
In addition to expertise in corporate mergers and acquisitions, he has authored articles
in a variety of industry publications and journals.
Meet Our Faculty
Student Managed Investment Fund
Get experience managing real money
Learn how you’ll use real-world contexts to make smart investment decisions in this
highly interactive learning experience.
Watch the Video
Meet Dr. Nischala Reddy
Corporate and international finance expert
Dr. Reddy works with students both inside and outside the classroom. She serves as
the faculty advisor for the Student Finance Association and teaches classes on the
topics of financial management and the principles of finance.
Meet Our Faculty
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