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Explore Finance
Get the momentum you need to propel your career forward through this graduate-level online finance certificate. Integrate knowledge of individual and organizational financial health into your career path.
This graduate certificate in finance program further develops your expertise in key finance principles and applied knowledge, such as valuation, risk management and portfolio management. Explore real-world, finance scenarios to bridge classroom theory with practice in the field of financial management, in applications such as financial markets, capital budgeting and capital markets.
Build Your Career Future
The graduate certificate finance online program can give you a career edge in many industries that depend on financial knowledge to thrive in day-to-day operations and far-horizon strategy and planning. The online finance certificate also provides a foundation for those interested in a career as a financial manager, financial analyst, or advisor.
Program Curriculum
Champlain's online finance courses encompass the top skills needed by today's business professionals.
Students explore organizational finance with emphasis on investments, financial health, and corporate finance. Through practical application, accurate real-world simulations, and situational analyses, students build a grounding in finance in preparation for more advanced courses in the finance program.
In this course, students will explore the pivotal concepts of corporate finance and their application in contemporary business settings, as well as the intricacies of the capital structure of publicly traded companies, the principles that guide valuation, the investments made by these corporations, and the rationale behind such financial decisions.
Prerequisites
In this course, students will embark on a comprehensive exploration of investment theories and practices. The course provides students with a theoretical grounding for investments and teaches them about important issues that all investors need to consider, such as the economy, valuing securities, different types of assets, and the subtleties of modern portfolio theory.
Prerequisites
Take FINC-501
Additional Program Details
Graduates of the finance online graduate certificate program will demonstrate the following industry-specific skills, knowledge, and competencies:
- Analyze valuation and behavior of investment markets.
- Measure corporate financial performance by analyzing and assessing financial information and annual reports.
- Incorporate ethical issues into decisions about financial and markets from the perspectives of issuer and investor.
Champlain College Online's business faculty, led by Department Chair Dr. Albert Orbinati, are expert practitioners in the field. Their industry expertise ensures that our business management curriculum is aligned with the needs of employers, and reflects the skills today’s business professionals need for success. Classes led by our seasoned experts will give you real-world insight into the business world, and create a rich community of career-focused learning.
Tuition & Costs
Graduate Tuition Fall '23 - Summer '25
$595
per credit
$450**
PER CREDIT FOR ALUMNI, associate degree graduates, Servicemembers, Veterans, and family members of veterans and servicemembers
$150
One-time graduation fee
*Based on a 3-credit course; cost will vary if course is a different number of credits
See the graduate cost of attendance and fees here
Affordability and Paying For Your Education
We provide a number of options to make your online education affordable, including preferred tuition for alumni, associate degree graduates, community college graduates, and military.
Accomplish More With a Graduate Certificate in Finance
Business and financial occupations are expected to grow 8% from 2020 to 2030, as a result of an increasingly complex global business landscape.* More specifically, management analyst jobs are projected to grow 14% between 2020 and 2030, with a median salary of $87,660 per year.*
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 2020
Top Reasons to Earn a Graduate Certificate
- Build new skills
- Earn a recognized credential
- Differentiate your resume
- Test a new field
- Pursue a passion
Academic Excellence and Recognition
Regionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education
Designated as a Military Friendly School for our commitment to the military community
Ranked among the best by Tech Guide for game design and computer science
Named the among the best schools with accelerated bachelor's degrees by Intelligent.com
Meet the Program Director
Albert Orbinati, PhD
Department Chair and Assistant Professor, CCO Business Programs
Oversees
- Business (A.S., B.S., M.S., Certificates)
- Human Resource Management (B.S., Certificates)
- Leadership (M.S.)
- Management Information Systems (B.S.)
- Organization Development & Human Relations (M.S.)
About
Albert Orbinati, PhD, is Assistant Professor and Department Chair for the undergraduate and graduate business programs at Champlain College Online.
Prior to Champlain, Dr. Orbinati's roles have included Assistant Vice President of Online Learning and Continuing Education at Medaille University in Buffalo, NY; Dean of the School of Professional and Continuing Education at Russell Sage College in Albany, NY; and Director of Online and Non-Traditional Programs at Utica University in Utica, NY. In addition to his career in higher education, Albert is a member of the U.S. military, and currently holds the rank of Major in the Vermont Air National Guard.
Dr. Orbinati holds a B.A. in Urban Planning from Binghamton University, an M.A. in Adult Education from Central Michigan University, an M.B.A from Champlain College, and a Ph.D. in Adult Education from Capella University.
Frequently Asked Questions
Following are some frequently asked questions about our graduate certificate in finance.
The program covers key finance principles, including valuation, risk management, and portfolio management. Students explore real-world scenarios related to financial markets, capital budgeting, and capital markets.
The online graduate certificate in finance offers career opportunities such as financial analyst, credit analyst, and investment banking associate. It equips working professionals with valuable finance skills and opens doors to various roles in the industry. Explore our career resources page to see how Champlain supports students with their career search.
Champlain College Online provides comprehensive support services, including academic advising, career resources, technical support, access to the virtual library, and an alumni network. If you have any questions, please contact your academic advisor.
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