Finance Certificates

We offer six ways to specialize in your area of interest and show employers which roles you’re uniquely suited for. 

The four-course program structure covers financial management principles, corporate investment and financing decisions, risk management theories, wealth management, and more. Credits you earn can count toward the Iowa MBA, which has a separate application process.

Finance Certificate

Do a deep-dive into financial management principles, corporate investment and financing decisions, risk management theories, wealth management, to see the full picture of finance operations.

Corporate Finance Certificate

From financial planning to budgeting, project management, and plant management, you’ll gain the ability to understand the complexities of business finance.

Financial Decision-Making Certificate

Learn to read financial reports, articulate reasoned financial decisions, analyze financial statement, make forecasts, and evaluate new business ventures so you can add value through sound financial advising.

Investment Management Certificate

Whether you’re looking to work in an investment role or get a better handle on your own personal portfolio, an investment management focus prepares you with financial management principles, portfolio management, real estate finance, and more.

Responsible Resource Management Certificate

Understand where to apply responsible resource management, how to evaluate and optimize resources, how to manage processes responsibly, and more—all within a framework of socially responsible management practices.

Risk Management & Insurance Certificate

Gain an understanding of the unique landscape of insurance along with the ability to make strategic recommendations that will help your company avoid undue risk.

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