Finance Graduate Certificate

Elevate your career with a graduate certificate in finance

Finance Graduate Certificate 

Take your career to the next level and deepen your financial skillset with a graduate certificate in finance at Davenport University. You'll position yourself to exceed employer expectations, transform communities, and earn a higher salary. This graduate certificate can be completed as a stand-alone certificate or while taking Master of Business Administration courses.

The finance graduate certificate at Davenport holds specialized accreditation through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) so you know you’re receiving high-quality, innovative instruction.

Built for working professionals, you can complete the finance graduate certificate 100% online through Davenport’s Global Campus or in-person at our W.A. Lettinga Campus in Grand Rapids. Through the graduate certificate in finance, you’ll learn from experienced accounting and finance faculty who bring valuable real-world experience into the classroom.

Is a financial certificate worth it? 

As you consider the finance grad certificate at Davenport, you may be wondering, “Is a financial certificate worth it?” Earning a graduate certificate keeps you competitive in your current role by allowing you to build upon your skills, but it can also help transition you into new career opportunities with a higher salary potential. 

Explore classes for Davenport's financial certificate

Whether you have an educational background in finance or not, the certificate in finance will position you for general finance jobs. Develop your understanding regarding mergers, acquisitions, banking and treasury management, advanced financial management and money, and capital markets.

Prerequisite courses: FINC 510 - Foundations of Financial Management (or undergraduate equivalent or experience) is a required prerequisite that must be completed prior to taking the following courses in the Graduate Certificate in Finance.