Graduate Certificates in Finance
We offer graduate certificates on two finance topics: corporate finance and investment markets. Both provide a deep dive into critical finance skills and access to the Reiman School’s high level of faculty, corporate and alumni engagement without the commitment of a full master’s degree. Day and evening courses are available, and certificates can be completed in as little as 6 months. There are no required prerequisites.
All certificates have the same application process and per-hour tuition rate. Completed applicable coursework can be applied toward a master’s degree.
Certificates in Corporate Finance
Specialized Graduate Certificate (4 courses, 16 credit hours)
The specialized certificate provides a foundational background in accounting and finance, giving you the insights and skills you need to understand the financial performance of organizations, as well as contribute to financial planning and the evaluation of investment opportunities.
You’ll take three foundational courses, plus one elective:
- ACTG 4610 Financial Accounting and Reporting
- FIN 4630 Managerial Finance
- FIN 4410 Financial Planning & Analysis
- Finance elective
Graduate Certificate (6 courses, 24 credit hours)
The advanced, 6-course certificate includes the three foundational courses, plus allows you to pursue topics that interest you in depth by choosing three electives.
Your options for electives include (but aren’t limited to):
- FIN 4150 Advanced Business Valuation
- FIN 4160 Treasury Management
- FIN 4420 Capital Expenditure Analysis
- FIN 4870 Strategic Finance
- FIN 4885 Investment Banking & External Financing
Certificates in Finance: Investment Markets
Investments, and especially the recent advances in sustainable investment concepts, are central to the functioning of capital markets. Whether you want to expand or update your knowledge and skill set in investment markets, this certificate will provide you with a robust skill set to advance your career.
Specialized Graduate Certificate (4 courses, 16 credit hours)
With the specialized certificate, students will develop essential tools for understanding the evolution of capital markets. Traditionally these markets have served large for-profit corporations, but they now increasingly address the capital needs of private companies, small companies and non-profit entities, as well as being used to address environmental and social needs.
The certificate provides both an understanding of capital markets fundamentals and the opportunity to analyze current applications and apply leading-edge valuation techniques and tools.
Courses:
- FIN 4630 Managerial Finance
- FIN 4200 Investments and Markets
- FIN 4320 Equity Analysis
- One finance elective
Graduate Certificate (6 courses, 24 credit hours)
The advanced, 6-course certificate includes the three foundational courses, plus three electives where you can learn in depth about topics like portfolio management, risk analysis, derivatives and fixed-income investments.
Choose three of these electives:
- FIN 4150 Advanced Business Valuation
- FIN 4330 Portfolio Management & Risk Analysis
- FIN 4860 Derivatives
- FIN 4870 Strategic Finance
- FIN 4890 Fixed Income Analysis
Tuition
$1,668 per credit hour
Tuition for Daniels College of Business graduate programs is based on a cost-per-credit-hour rate set by the University of Denver. Residents and non-residents of Colorado have the same tuition costs. The rate above is for the 2024-2025 academic year (fall through summer quarters).
Financial Aid
Federal financial aid is available for 24-credit graduate certificates. Contact a graduate advisor for more information.
Scholarships
Both 16-credit and 24-credit certificates are eligible for merit scholarships. Candidates will automatically be considered for scholarships when they are admitted to the certificate program. There is no separate application required.
16-credit vs. 24-credit certificates
Do I want a 16-credit or 24-credit certificate?
The 16-credit specialized certificate lets you quickly earn a credential with four tightly focused foundation courses that build your skills in a specific area. This certificate is not eligible for federal financial aid.
The 24-credit advanced certificate starts with the same foundation courses, then adds two more courses that either delve into the foundation topics in more depth or allow you to explore electives. It's designed for students looking to develop more extensive skills or planning to pursue a master's degree. The 24-credit certificate is eligible for federal financial aid.
Both certificates have the same application process and per-hour tuition rate, and credits from either certificate can be applied toward a master's degree.