Graduate Certificate in Corporate Finance

A Graduate Certificate in Business is a program of study designed to help students understand a specific area of business and applications within the field. Ideal for both graduate students who seek to explore a specific area of concentration in business as well as working professionals seeking business education credentials to potentially advance in a current career or to build a foundation for a new career. Admissions to a graduate certificate does not guarantee admissions to a Neff College of Business and Innovation master’s program. In order for courses to count toward a Neff College of Business and Innovation certificate or master’s degree, a grade of “C” or better is required. Learning Outcomes PLO 1. Present a cohesive approach to financial decision making based on the principle of shareholder maximization PLO 2. Examine the concepts and methodology of long and short-term investment and financing decisions, and their effect on the firm PLO 3. Evaluate business projects based on the cost of capital and make decisions using capital budgeting concepts PLO 4. Integrate real and current business examples to illustrate a variety of financial practices and theory

Degree: Must hold at least a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree.

GPA: Must have at least a 2.70 undergraduate grade point average (This is a University requirement. Some programs require a higher GPA for admission. Check with your program contact.)

Application: UToledo application required

Transcripts: Official transcripts required from all colleges and universities attended. International applicants must submit a Foreign Credential Evaluation.

Resume or CV: Required

International Students: International students must be in a degree-seeking program to add a certificate.