Financial Management

The online Financial Management graduate certificate allows students to gain specialized knowledge in the domain of finance. Topics offered include basic financial management with electives in all areas, from international finance, investments (including derivative securities), real estate, and financial law.

Students in the certificate can participate in the Golden Flash Asset Management Group, which manages $1.2 million in real university assets.

Program Structure

• 14 Minimum Credit Hours:
  
  • 2 FIN credits of certificate requirements
  • 12 FIN credits of certificate electives – choose from a provided list.

Accreditation

AACSB, International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate effective financial management and leadership ability when presented with a dilemma or opportunity.
2. Identify and analyze financial management concerns that affect business decisions.
3. Create and communicate value for all stakeholders in the organization.

AACSB, International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate effective financial management and leadership ability when presented with a dilemma or opportunity.
2. Identify and analyze financial management concerns that affect business decisions.
3. Create and communicate value for all stakeholders in the organization.

Ohio Residents

Non-Ohio Residents

¹The $860 per-credit-hour tuition rate applies to part-time Ohio resident graduate students taking fewer than 11 credit hours per semester. 

²The $870 per-credit-hour tuition rate applies to part-time non-Ohio resident graduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking fewer than 11 credit hours per semester, PLUS a surcharge of $10 per credit hour for actual credits taken each semester. 

An additional Distance Learning fee for all students enrolled in a distance learning course is $15 per credit hour.

Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs, please contact Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or via our website Contact Us link.

The total program costs are estimates and are not final or binding. Program costs are based on standard fees, but fees may vary based on the actual classes taken.  Kent State University disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance upon these program cost estimates by any person.  Program costs are subject to change without notice.

Financial managers

• 15.5% much faster than the average
• 697,900 number of jobs
• $134,180 potential earnings

Personal financial advisors

• 4.4% about as fast as the average
• 263,000 number of jobs
• $89,330 potential earnings

Financial and investment analysts, financial risk specialists, and financial specialists, all other

• 5.5% faster than the average
• 487,800 number of jobs
• $83,660 potential earnings

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