Program Overview
Invest in your future with a Graduate Certificate in Finance
Apply deeper financial knowledge directly toward your career growth with a Graduate Certificate in Finance online from Northwest Missouri State University. Through a comprehensive study of institutions, investments and managing corporate money, this program prepares you for high-level roles in finance.
In this accredited online program designed for working professionals, you will study the role financial institutions and markets play in the global economy. Plus, you will examine the managerial implications of financial decisions for multinational corporations on topics such as foreign exchange rate and risk, and international valuation and budgeting.
The curriculum includes an exploration of practical fundamentals of investments, financial markets and institutions, international finance and more. Highly qualified, caring faculty with professional credentials teach all courses with an emphasis on relevant, real-world applications.
Adding an online graduate certificate to your finance credentials can lead to added job security, new leadership roles, salary premiums or distinction from your peers. Plus, the coursework can be applied toward a Northwest online MBA in Finance if you choose to pursue that instead of the certificate once you begin. According to Emsi Burning Glass, projected job growth for the finance sector is 7% over the next 10 years in Missouri and the contiguous states.
Accreditation:
The business programs at Northwest Missouri State University are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). For more information about ACBSP accreditation, visit acbsp.org.
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Accreditation:
The business programs at Northwest Missouri State University are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). For more information about ACBSP accreditation, visit acbsp.org.
Tuition
Why this program is a budget-friendly investment
Our Graduate Certificate in Finance online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. There is a $35 per course fee.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Cert. in Finance | $446 | $1,338 | $5,352 |
Important Refund Information
| 2nd day of class | Last date for 100% refund for dropped course |
| 4th day of class | Last date for 75% refund for dropped course |
| 6th day of class | Last date for 50% refund for dropped course |
| 8th day of class | Last date for 25% refund for dropped course |
Required Fees:
Required fee per course: $35
Total required fees: $140
Tuition breakdown:
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Calendar
Northwest online dates and deadlines
Northwest online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/28/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/27/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/5/25 | 4/25/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/5/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/24/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/30/25 | 6/20/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/23/25 | 6/6/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/13/25 | 6/17/25 | 8/8/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/25/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/14/25 | 8/18/25 | 8/20/25 | 10/10/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/20/25 | 10/6/25 | 10/9/25 | 10/13/25 | 10/15/25 | 12/5/25 |
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Admissions
Take a look at these requirements for admission
At Northwest, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Finance online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them. The requirements include:
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Resume detailing professional experience
- GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- 3 years of work experience or acceptable GMAT/GRE score
Required Documentation
Applicants to the Graduate Certificate in Finance program at Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's degree in business from a regionally accredited university must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and one of the following:
- Three years of continuous professional full-time work experience
- Three years of continuous full-time United States enlisted or commissioned military service
- Graduate degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- 3.50 or higher undergraduate GPA
- A GMAT score of 440 or above
- An admission index of 1100 (undergraduate GPA x 200 + GMAT)
- A GRE score of 285 or above
- An admission index of 965 (undergraduate GPA x 200 + GRE)
- A 70th percentile on the Business Major Field Test score or above
If you do not meet the above requirements, you may apply if you have a bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale from a regionally accredited university plus one of the following:
- A GMAT score of 440 or above
- A GRE score of 285 or above
- 3.5 overall undergraduate GPA
- An admission index of 1,100 (undergraduate GPA x 200 + GMAT)
- An admission index of 965 (undergraduate GPA x 200 + GRE)
In addition to the general requirements prescribed by the Graduate School, all students without an undergraduate degree in a business field must successfully complete MGMT 54201: MBA Business Foundation before any graduate course.
Official transcript(s) can be emailed to: [email protected]. To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Graduate Records SpecialistNorthwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Have a question? Call us at 844-890-9304.
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Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Resume detailing professional experience
- GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- 3 years of work experience or acceptable GMAT/GRE score
Courses
Browse the coursework for the Graduate Certificate in Finance online
For the Graduate Certificate in Finance online, the curriculum is comprised of four courses (12 credit hours), including three concentration courses and one elective.
Applicants to this program who do not have a bachelor's degree in business are required to successfully complete the MBA Business Foundation (MGMT 54201) course as their first class, which is designed specifically for students who are new to business curriculum. The MBA Business Foundation course will not count towards the elective requirement for this program.
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*Tuition and fees are based on current rates. Textbooks and laptops are not included with tuition.
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