Financial Management Certificate
Why Pursue A Financial Management CERTIFICAte at North Central College?
Do you want to play an integral role in developing and implementing strategies to meet the goals of your organization and increase profitability? North Central's Financial Management certificate will equip you to become a creative thinker and problem-solver who is ready to tackle the latest financial problems. This online certificate program consists of five, 3-hour courses for a total of 15 credit hours. If you earned an undergraduate accounting degree, our certificate program helps you meet the 150 credit-hour requirement to sit for CPA exams in most states.
Learning Outcomes
Through the Financial Management Certificate program, students will gain:
- Ability to understand advanced concepts in financial accounting, financial analysis and corporate finance
- Ability to apply data analysis, interpretation, and presentation skills to advanced and complex business situations
- Awareness and importance of managing global and multicultural personnel in a professional setting for international organizations
- An understanding of international trade and tax law and practical pricing approaches
How to Apply
Launch your certificate in the Fall, Summer, or Spring semester! Click below for more information regarding deadlines and application instructions.
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Cost of Attendance
Contact Us
Have a question? Contact Samantha Sarff, Graduate Admissions Enrollment & Student Engagement Specialist. Email Sam at ssarff@noctrl.edu or use the link below to book a virtual appointment.
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Curriculum
The Financial Management Certificate is five courses totaling 15 credit hours. Courses are offered in asynchronous, seven-week sessions allowing you to learn on your own schedule.
You are required to take the core courses before taking any of the additional required courses.
- MBUS 500 Data Analytics
- MFIN 510 Financial Management
Financial Management Certificate
15 credit hours to include:
Core Courses
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MFIN 510 - Financial Management
MFIN 510 - Financial Management
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MBUS 500 - Data Analytics for Managers
MBUS 500 - Data Analytics for Managers
Elective Courses
Three of the following:
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MFIN 610 - Financial Analysis and Insights
MFIN 610 - Financial Analysis and Insights
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MFIN 620 - Internal Controls and Data Security in the Digital Age
MFIN 620 - Internal Controls and Data Security in the Digital Age
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MFIN 630 - International Trade, Taxes and Transfer Pricing
MFIN 630 - International Trade, Taxes and Transfer Pricing
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MFIN 640 - Merger, Acquisitions and Other Business Combinations
MFIN 640 - Merger, Acquisitions and Other Business Combinations
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MBUS 609 - Global Supply Chain Design and Management
MBUS 609 - Global Supply Chain Design and Management
Residency Experience
Students must attend at least one Residency Experience, a distinguishing feature of the program. Students are immersed in a professional development conference atmosphere with content that bolsters our liberal arts approach to business education. These experiences are not directly tied to specific course content but provides students with relevant training in areas such as:
- Data Analytics and Visualization
- Leadership and Talent Development
- Professionalism and Ethical Responsibilities
- Personal and Professional Selling
- Physical, Mental and Financial Health
- Creativity, Curiosity and Idea Generation
Financial Management Faculty
Our faculty have real-world experience working in the financial sector and are able to bring case studies into your virtual classroom.
