Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance Online
Gain an edge in today’s competitive organized markets with an insider’s perspective on managerial finance and the timing, instruments and choices available to financial investors.
Program Overview
Learn more about the UIS Online Applied Finance Certificate
Designed to build your background in finance, the online Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance from the University of Illinois Springfield offers you a flexible pathway to increase your financial prowess—and your career opportunities.
The 100 percent online coursework for this Applied Finance Certificate is led by world-class faculty who teach you practical application of insights and tools, including how to use Capital IQ. Grow your understanding of investment networks, financial forecasting, capital budgeting, leverage and valuation as well as regulatory issues in the financial environment. Additionally, you can customize your online graduate certificate by choosing from three courses for a focus on financial markets and institutions, personal financial planning or financial analytics and budgeting.
Graduates of the online Applied Finance Certificate will:
- Gain knowledge on the history, evolution and basic concepts central to the financial service industry, financial market environment and professional ethics
- Develop strengths in the design and decision-making of financial operations, capital budgeting and planning and risk management
- Learn how to use Capital IQ simulations software
- Gain knowledge on the history, evolution and basic concepts central to the financial service industry, financial market environment and professional ethics
- Develop strengths in the design and decision-making of financial operations, capital budgeting and planning and risk management
- Learn how to use Capital IQ simulations software
Career Opportunities:
- Actuary
- Credit Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Stockbroker
- Economic Consultant
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
- Financial Controller
- Actuary
- Credit Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Stockbroker
- Economic Consultant
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
- Financial Controller
Note: Students in the online certificate program are not eligible to participate in the GA programs or to use University of Illinois Employee/Child of Employee Tuition Waivers.
Accreditation
The College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). Fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide have earned this symbol of the highest standard in management education.
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UIS offers a variety of graduate certificate programs. Check out all our online graduate certificates.
Accreditation
The College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). Fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide have earned this symbol of the highest standard in management education.
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Tuition
Affordable tuition to enhance your ROI
Earn a world-class education for less than you’d expect. Our pay-by-the-course tuition fits easily into your budget.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Finance Cert. | $460 | $1,380 | $5,520* |
Important payment information for your UIS online program:
If you are enrolling in our online Graduate Accelerated Programs (GAP) through the College of Business and
Management, be aware that their tuition deadlines are different from general
University tuition deadlines. For GAP, tuition is due to be paid in full the
day before classes begin each term. If payment is not received before the first
day of classes, you will be administratively withdrawn from the program.
Because the online program that you have applied and been admitted to is based on an 8-week period, while the University customarily addresses programs offered in a 16-week period, you may receive conflicting information from the University of Illinois System Bursar Office. The payment and due dates sent by the bursar office do not apply to your 8-week online courses. If you have questions, please contact your program advisor.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Finance Cert. | $460 | $1,380 | $5,520 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Note important dates for this flexible online program
Designed for working professionals, UIS Online programs feature multiple start dates per year, so you can begin at the time that best fits your schedule and complete your certificate quickly.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025-1st Half | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 1/2/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/12/25 | 3/15/25 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 2025-2nd Half | 3/17/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/4/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/16/25 | 5/10/25 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 2025-1st Half | 6/2/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/20/25 | 5/28/25 | 6/1/25 | 7/26/25 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 2025-1st Half | 8/22/25 | 8/1/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/17/25 | 8/21/25 | 10/18/25 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 2025-2nd Half | 10/20/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/7/25 | 10/15/25 | 10/19/25 | 12/13/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Getting started on your UIS Online graduate certificate program in finance
We’ve streamlined our admission process to save you time and effort. Just follow these simple steps to apply.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- All official transcripts
- No GMAT required
Applicants to the UIS Online Applied Finance Certificate must meet one of the following requirements for admission.
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. No GMAT required for 2.5 GPA or higher.
Courses
Explore the insights you will gain in our online graduate courses for the Applied Finance Certificate
For the online Applied Finance Certificate program, you must complete four courses totaling 12 credit hours. You may complete prerequisite courses ACCT 311 or ECO 315 concurrently with certificate coursework, as advised. The use of a Windows-based PC is preferred for this program.
