Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Finance

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Advance your career prospects with a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Finance at IU Southeast.

Designed to equip you with the specialized knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in today's dynamic financial landscape, our post-baccalaureate certificate in finance allows you to create a custom program from all of the business disciplines. This certificate is often  attractive to entrepreneurs who need exposure to all aspects of a business, non-business students who would like to add  business credentials, or those who plan to specialize later with a graduate degree.

Learn from expert faculty and industry professionals

Learn from experienced professionals and industry experts who bring real-world insights into the classroom. Benefit from their guidance and mentorship as you navigate complex financial concepts and strategies. Put theory into practice through hands-on projects, simulations, and case studies. Develop practical skills and analytical abilities that are directly applicable to real-world financial scenarios.

Dive deep into finance with a specialized curriculum covering topics such as investment analysis, financial management, risk assessment, and more. Gain expertise that sets you apart in the competitive finance industry.

Valuable experience on your timeline

Balancing work, life, and education is easier with our flexible learning options. Connect with fellow students, alumni, and industry professionals to expand your professional network. Build valuable relationships and explore career opportunities in finance and related fields.

Advance in your field or pivot to something new

Whether you're aiming for a promotion, career change, or further education, our certificate program provides a solid foundation for your professional growth. Stand out to employers and position yourself for success in the finance industry.

Certificate Information

TBD credit hours
Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of TBD
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For more information specific to you and your situation, meet with your academic advisor and find your ideal pathway to complete your degree on time.

Students may add additional courses depending on their needs and goals.

All courses are 3 credit hours and require a grade of C- or better unless otherwise noted.

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Choose 5 classes from either Group A or Group B.

Group A

  • BUS-A 310 - Management Decisions and Financial Reporting
    • Note: BUS-A 311 Intermediate Accounting will substitute for BUS-A 310 for Accounting students. Both BUS-A 310 and A 311 may not be taken for credit.
  • BUS-F 302 - Financial Decision Making
  • BUS-F 410 - Financial Institutions and Markets
  • BUS-F 420 - Equity and Fixed Income Investments
  • BUS-F 494 - International Finance
  • ECON-E 350 - Money and Banking

Group B

  • BUS-A 301 - Accounting: An Information System
  • BUS-A 325 - Cost Accounting
  • BUS-A 328 - Introduction to Taxation
  • BUS-A 414 - Financial Statement Analysis
  • BUS-A 312 - Intermediate Accounting II

Students enrolled in this stand-alone certificate program are not eligible for financial aid. Students are eligible for certificate courses if they are enrolled in another degree-seeming program.

Careers

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), post-baccalaureate certificates are a great way to fast-track your career in an affordable way.

When time and money are a major concern, certificates allow recipients to gain skills in their field of choice in a relatively short period of time, usually less than a year, and for a price that won’t break the bank.

Your brighter future begins here