Graduate Certificate in Finance

As a manager advancing in your career, you may find your possibilities for advancement are limited by a lack of financial skills. Increased levels of responsibility require an understanding of the accounting practices and financial management tools essential for successful decision making at higher levels.  The USciences 10-credit Certificate in Finance is designed to meet this need, and can be completed in as few as 12 months or as long as four years, working at a pace that fits your schedule.

As a graduate of this certificate program, you will:

• Develop an understanding of accounting systems and practices.
• Gain a working knowledge of financial management and analysis tools; and the financial metrics to evaluate the performance of business units.
• Understand the impact decisions can have on financial performance at both the business unit and company level.
• Be prepared to effectively participate in the preparation and management of both operating and capital budgets.
• Develop financial fluency to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders. 

What Sets Us Apart?

1. This professionally recognized certificate is designed and taught by faculty with deep expertise in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. 

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2. Connections with fellow students with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries

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3. A flexible curriculum including evening and part-time options that allows you to combine on-site and online coursework at times convenient to you.

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