Online Finance Graduate Certificate
Pursue quantitative and analytical concepts and tools that are valuable in corporate, non-profit and personal finance settings in our online finance graduate certificate program.
Why choose Rowan Online's finance certificate program?
A flexible online finance certificate program
Our online Finance Certificate of Graduate Study equips professionals with the quantitative and analytical tools necessary for success in corporate, non-profit, and personal finance settings. This flexible program serves as a valuable stand-alone credential for those looking to refresh their skills or as a strategic stepping stone toward a future graduate degree, allowing students to easily sample advanced content before committing to a full Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Finance (MSF) with a Finance Area of Concentration. Credits earned in this certificate transfer seamlessly into these degree programs. Whether used to advance a current career or prepare for certification exams like the CFA or CFP, this program offers a practical pathway to professional growth.
2025-2026 Academic Year
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Studying finance online at Rowan
Review course topics, tuition information and application requirements—all key pieces of Rowan’s online finance graduate certificate program.
What You'll Learn
Rowan’s online Finance Certificate of Graduate Study program requires the completion of 9 credits.
Finance online courses
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Financial Decision Making
- Advanced Financial Planning
- Quantitative Methods in Finance
- Capital Budgeting
- Derivative Securities and Financial Risk Management
- Financial Modeling
- Multinational Financial Management
- Fixed Income Securities
- Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
Note: The course information above is not official and is subject to change. For an official list of available courses, please review the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
The Rowan Online Experience
You don’t have to step away from your career to earn a graduate certificate. Rowan Online offers asynchronous courses, active faculty engagement, part-time coursework and a platform that helps you stay connected to your peers and instructors when the time is right for you.
Admission Requirements
To begin the admission process for Rowan’s online finance graduate certificate program, you must submit the following application materials. Once you apply, a representative from the Rowan University Office of Admissions will reach out to confirm your application or notify you of any missing information. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program.
- Completed online application
- $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
- Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Current professional resume
- Typewritten statement of professional objectives
- Provide reasons for pursuing the program. Describe how you might use this program to advance your career (educational goals beyond the master's level, if applicable, are also relevant).
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Eligible applicants must have successfully completed the following undergraduate foundation courses at an accredited institution with a minimum grade of “C”.
- FC-1. Calculus Techniques & Applications
- FC-2. Statistics I
- FC-3. Foundations of Accounting OR Principles of Accounting I & II
- FC-4. Principles of Econ: A Survey OR Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
- FC-6. Principles of Finance (Must be completed at a four-year institution)
Tuition and Aid
Tuition for Rowan’s online finance graduate certificate program is $1,150 per credit. This graduate rate reflects the high-quality instruction, faculty support and accessibility Rowan offers its students.
Finance Careers and Outcomes
As a student in our Finance Certificate of Graduate Study program, you will strengthen your skills and better position yourself to pursue a variety of careers in the field of Business. Check out the projected career outlook for a variety of job opportunities in Business.
Upcoming virtual information sessions and events
Have questions about earning a graduate certificate online? Rowan Online offers virtual info sessions that provide a closer look at the educational leadership degree program and Rowan as a whole. Hear from faculty, connect with admissions representatives and learn how the program supports scholar-practitioners through applied research and flexible coursework.
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