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Finance Certificate

Looking to upskill and advance your career quickly and efficiently? St. Thomas Aquinas College’s advanced certificate in Finance is designed for working professionals and can be completed entirely online in one year. The program is offered quarterly in 9-week sessions, allowing students to start in September, December, March, or June.

Develop a deep understanding of financial decision making and learn advanced methods of financial analysis. Build your skill set in financial planning and leadership and explore ethical practices and policies that impact global economies. Connect concepts and theories to real-world applications through interactive case studies. Our advanced certificate program prepares students for the corporate challenges of the modern world.

AT A GLANCE

  • 12-Credit Advanced Certificate
  • Fully Online

CONTACT

  • Dana Caponong | Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions | dcaponon@stac.edu | 845-398-4220
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Ready to Apply?

Applicants for the Business Advanced Certificates are required to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate institution and a minimum of a 2.8 grade point average, based on a 4.0 scale. 

The application process is simple:

  • Complete the free Graduate Application 
  • Submit your Official Transcript(s)
  • Submit the contact information for two professional recommenders on your application 
  • Submit your current resume

For students with an undergraduate degree outside the United States, applicants must have a transcript evaluation completed by a current member of NACES.​ St. Thomas Aquinas partners with SpanTran to help you select the right evaluation at a discounted rate. Access the application here: SpanTran Application – St. Thomas Aquinas College.  TOEFL Scores may be required for some international applicants.