Learn to help individuals and organizations cultivate and sustain financial health.
You can learn how to bolster the financial health of individuals and companies alike through earning your financial management certification online. With economic unease on the rise across the board, the country is seeking individuals who are willing to develop a strong financial skillset. Through Cumberlands' online financial management certificate program, you can learn what it takes to serve in an industry that continues to expand to meet growing demand in areas such as financial advising, statement analysis, and management.
Whether you aspire to join the field of finance and support financial performance or continue your studies to pursue your Master of Science in Finance degree, University of the Cumberlands will be here to ensure you have what you need in your coursework and beyond. Our financial management certification program is offered fully online to give you the flexibility you need to go forward with the future you want, alongside your other commitments in life.
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Programs & Requirements
Online Financial Management Certificate
If you need to boost your financial know-how, this is the place to learn. The understanding you'll gain in this online certificate program will prepare you to make more strategic and sustainable financial decisions, not only for your organization, but also for yourself.
During this online financial management certificate program, you will explore essential principles across finance. Beyond classroom theory, your learning will incorporate real-world scenarios to help you apply a more robust approach to applications in the field.
Course Requirements
BACC 681 Financial Accounting and Analysis
BADM 684 Financial Modeling and Valuation
BADM 687 Financial Planning and Wealth Management
BADM 688 Big Data and Financial Analytics
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Mission & Goals
The aim of this program is to provide students with the academic background and requirements that enable them to pursue employment or ongoing studies at the master’s level.
Financial Management Careers & Outcomes
All stats from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Logistician: $77,520
Logistician: $77,520
Logisticians analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain.
Financial Analyst: $96,220
Financial Analyst: $96,220
Financial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit.
Accountant or Auditor: $78,000
Accountant or Auditor: $78,000
Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records.
Personal Financial Advisor: $95,390
Personal Financial Advisor: $95,390
Personal financial advisors provide advice to help individuals manage their money and plan for their financial future.
Purchasing Agent: $75,120
Purchasing Agent: $75,120
Buyers and purchasing agents buy products and services for organizations. Purchasing managers oversee the work of buyers and purchasing agents.
College Professor: $88,790
College Professor: $88,790
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Common Questions
A financial management certificate is a program designed to broaden the expertise and practice of baccalaureate graduates and professionals in financial advising, analysis, planning, and related areas. It provides targeted education to help individuals make more strategic financial decisions for organizations and themselves.
A financial management certificate typically takes a shorter time to complete compared to a degree program, usually requiring around 12 credit hours of coursework. This can often be completed in a few months to a year, depending on the pace of study.
Yes, you can earn a financial management certificate online, which offers the flexibility to balance your studies with other commitments. Online programs are designed to provide the same rigorous education as on-campus programs but with the convenience of remote learning.
Yes, a financial management certificate is worth it for individuals seeking to enhance their financial skills and advance their careers in areas such as financial advising, statement analysis, and management. It can also serve as a stepping stone toward further education, such as a master's degree in finance.
With a financial management certificate, you can pursue careers such as financial analyst, accountant or auditor, personal financial advisor, purchasing agent, college professor, and logistician. These roles involve applying financial expertise to guide decision-making and improve financial performance in various settings.
Yes, this 12-hour Financial Management Certificate program can easily be rolled into Cumberlands’ graduate program, providing a great head start on earning a full master’s degree in the field.
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Dr. Alison Billman
Dr. Michael Knight
Dr. Marc Martinez
Program Accreditation
The Hutton School of Business at University of the Cumberlands has received specialized accreditations for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please refer to our IACBE member status page
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