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Gain a competitive edge with Worcester State’s Executive Certificate in Finance.
Designed for professionals looking to deepen their financial knowledge, this graduate-level program covers essential topics such as financial risk management, international finance, security analysis, and investment portfolio management. Applicants can qualify through prior academic coursework or relevant industry experience, making it accessible for both seasoned professionals and recent graduates.
Whether you are aiming for advancement in banking, corporate finance, or investment analysis, Worcester State’s Executive Certificate in Finance delivers the advanced skills and credibility you need to move forward with confidence.
Prerequisite Requirement
- Option 1: Applicants who wish to enroll in the Executive Certificate in Finance must have completed the following undergraduate finance courses or their equivalent: 2 upper-level finance classes, and either Calculus, Econometrics or Intro to Math Economics.
- Option 2: Applicants must have 3 or more years of experience in a finance-related job as ascertained by a letter of recommendation and the role description. These application decisions will be made by the graduate coordinator in consultation with a department graduate advisory board.
- Option 3 (In addition to option 2 as needed): If the applicant has not taken a finance class in their undergraduate degree program, they must take BA915: Corporate Finance.
Required Courses
- BA 926 Financial Risk Management
- BA 918 International Finance
- BA 928 Security Analysis
- BA 934 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management