Finance, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
老司机福利网'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 have the opportunity to 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
老司机福利网 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:
- Transcript(s) from all previously attended institutions
- 1-2 letters of recommendation
- 搁茅蝉耻尘茅/颁痴
- 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.
Requirements for International Students
Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents will also need to submit:
- English Language Proficiency Scores:聽For non-native speakers of English, an official English language test score report is required and must be sent directly to the institution. Scores should be no more than two years old. This program requires a TOEFL score of 80 and an IELTS broadband of at least 6.5 or a Duolingo score of 110.
- The Graduate Programs Office reserves the right to evaluate an applicant鈥檚 English based on an admissions interview and/or an English language test. Based on the results from either or both, applicants may be referred to INTO SLU for additional coursework.聽
- Official Academic Transcripts:聽An official transcript articulating both GPA and grades for all previous coursework is required and will be evaluated at the time of admission.
- The Graduate Programs Office reserves the right to request an applicant submit a WES or ECE evaluation.
- Documentation of Financial Support: After an admission decision has been made and scholarship consideration has been assessed, students will need to complete an addendum form outlining certification of financial support for one year of study (if a student visa is required) that must be submitted with the necessary documentation. Documentation will include:
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A letter (declaration) of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency providing funds for your tuition and living expenses for the duration of your study at 老司机福利网.
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A letter (certification) from the sponsor鈥檚 bank verifying that such funds currently are available and will be so for each subsequent year of your study at this University. The financial evidence must cover at least the expenses needed for the first year of your study.
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Tuition
Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
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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 老司机福利网 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鈥檚 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.聽
Code | Title | Credits |
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Pre-Requisite Courses | ||
础颁颁罢听5010 | Accounting for Managers | |
贰颁翱狈听5010 | Economics for Managers | |
Required Courses | ||
贵滨狈听6000 | Finance for Managers * | 3 |
贵滨狈听6160 | Investment Theory and Practice | 3 |
贵滨狈听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.聽
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 老司机福利网 Team
314-977-3800
gradbiz@slu.edu