2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information

CPASF

The Certificate Program for Advanced Study in Finance (CPASF) is a pragmatic non-degree program designed for those who wish to further their expertise in finance, either to improve their own technical proficiency or to supervise or interact with finance professionals. The program provides an opportunity for qualified professionals to update their knowledge of modern finance theories and practices and to develop a competitive edge in the rapidly changing financial environment.

The program is suitable for working professionals whose responsibilities are currently, or expected to be financial in nature, or for those outside of the finance area who desire to understand financial thinking to compete effectively in the corporate marketplace. The program may be beneficial to recent graduates of a master’s program because new courses are designed to meet the challenges in the field of financial theory.

Admission Requirements

The program is available to individuals with a Master of Business Administration degree or a Master of Science degree in a business specialty. Those individuals with a baccalaureate degree in business who have sufficient professional experience and who have demonstrated their ability to do high quality academic work are also encouraged to apply. Consistent with the requirements of the AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business - the criteria for admission to the program will be appropriate undergraduate and graduate grade point average and an appropriate score in the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).

Curriculum

The program requires the completion of five courses at the 800-level selected from the area of Finance for a total of 15 credits (provided students demonstrate adequate proficiency in prerequisite coursework). Students design their program specifically to satisfy their needs and objectives, with a faculty advisor’s approval and consultation. Students may focus on a particular functional area.