Finance, Certificate

The certificate in finance allows you to gain specialized knowledge necessary to be successful in finance. You’ll develop your critical thinking and analytical skills as you learn how to assess the value and implications of financial decisions.

You’ll receive solid grounding in financial principles, accounting analysis and economic analysis. You will be exposed to complex financial issues and increase your analytical competence. 

With a certificate in finance, you can consider careers in financial analysis, capital budgeting, security analysis, corporate financial management and small business finance.

Learning Competencies

On successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Quantify the relation between risk and return and apply it in value-maximizing financial activities of individuals and corporations (in global, ethical context).
• Evaluate and apply financial tools and analytical methods to improve financial decision-making..
• Effectively communicate and justify, in both written and oral form, results and recommendations of financial analysis to audiences having varying degrees of financial sophistication.

Transition to Semester Calendar

Begin your graduate program on the quarter system before Summer 2027 and continue your studies as Seattle University transitions to a semester calendar. The university is planning for a smooth transition so you can stay on track toward your degree. Learn more about the Graduate Programs Move to Semesters.