Corporate Finance Program

The Corporate Finance Certificate Program (CFP) is designed to prepare BBA Finance students focused on careers in corporate finance and accounting. The CFP requires completion of a set of guided finance, accounting, and data analytics electives which have been selected to prepare students for the many roles available in the corporate world of finance and accounting.

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Program Overview

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Students must apply and be accepted to program to begin the coursework. All program requirements must be completed prior to graduation.

Summary

Credit Hours: 16

Eligible Applicants: Finance majors and Admitted PPA students

Course Catalog

How To Apply

Application Details

Below is a list of application requirements and information for a those interested in applying:

  • Essay, sourcing your interest of why do you want to pursue the CFP
  • Resume in Mays format
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How To Apply

Applications Are Open

Sophomore and Junior Applicants | Deadline: April 27, 2024

Program Coursework

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Students who pursue the CFP must complete all program requirements prior to graduation. Upon graduation a certificate notation will be added to the official transcript.

Courses

Required Coursework:

  • Fall only
    • FINC 345 Success Factors in Corporate Finance
  • Spring only
    • FINC 436 Corporate Finance Capstone
  • FINC 443 Valuation
  • BBA students only
    • FINC 447/ACCT447 Financial Statement Analysis
    • FINC 449 Financial Modeling
    • ISTM 313 Foundations of Data Analytics for Non-MIS Majors

Advising

Our High Impact Courses are designed to be practical no matter your career plans. The program will improve your critical thinking, analytics, and expand your opportunities with professionals. Talk to your advisor or the program team to learn if this course is right for you.

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Department

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The Adam C. Sinn ’00 Department of Finance

As one of the country’s top finance departments, our goal is to provide students with the theoretical and empirical tools necessary to achieve high levels of expertise in all areas of finance. Our graduates are well prepared to work in both private and public sectors.

Get prepared for the exciting world of Finance. From Wall Street to Main Street, our programs and strong corporate relationships will provide you with knowledge, skills, and experience for a successful career. Join one of our many programs and become an exceptional candidate, highly sought after by a wide range of firms nationwide.