Finance, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Saint Louis University's post-baccalaureate certificate in finance at the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business consists of 12 credits of advanced graduate courses.
Offered through the world-class finance program at SLU's Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business, a certificate in finance provides current professionals with the critical skills necessary to succeed in the field. Interested students can pursue one of the Chaifetz School of Business' highly-ranked master's programs upon completion of the certificate program.
The field of finance encompasses three closely related perspectives:
- How businesses raise and invest capital
- How individuals allocate their savings among different investment alternatives
- How markets function to equate the demand for capital by firms and the supply of capital by investors
Admission Requirements
The Chaifetz School uses a holistic admissions approach to carefully evaluate all applicants, considering every aspect of their application. While an undergraduate degree is required for admission, a business background is not. Applicants must submit their:
- Completed online application
- Transcript(s) from all previously attended institutions
- 1-2 letters of recommendation
- Résumé/CV
- Professional goal statement of fewer than 500 words
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis once all application materials are received. The average time for admissions decisions is two weeks.
International students are not eligible for standalone post-baccalaureate certificates, as an I-20 cannot be issued for certificate programs alone. However, students enrolled in the Professional MBA program may earn a post-baccalaureate certificates as part of their degree.
Tuition
| Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| School of Business Master's and Certificate Programs | $1,310 |
Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:
Information on Tuition and Fees
Scholarships and Financial Aid
For more information about Saint Louis University scholarships and financial aid, please visit the Office of Student Financial Services.
Accreditation
The Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the world’s largest business education alliance and accrediting body of business schools, ensuring continuous quality improvement in terms of curriculum, instructional resources, student selection, career placement and intellectual contributions and qualifications of the faculty. Approximately 5% of business schools worldwide have achieved AACSB accreditation.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Requisite Courses | ||
| Accounting for Managers | ||
| Economics for Managers | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| FIN 6000 | Finance for Managers * | 3 |
| FIN 6160 | Investment Theory and Practice | 3 |
| FIN 6210 | Fixed Income Securities and Markets | 3 |
| Elective Course | ||
| One Finance Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
*Waivable upon completion of any CFA program exams or at the discretion of the department chair.
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.
For additional admission questions, please contact:
Graduate Business Admission Team
314-977-3800
gradbiz@slu.edu