Finance Certificate of Graduate Study

Program Overview

The Finance Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) at Rowan University provides professionals with quantitative and analytical skills in finance. The program offers flexibility as a standalone credential or a stepping stone towards a graduate degree, without requiring a GMAT score for admission. The COGS curriculum covers core finance concepts and tools, preparing graduates for careers in financial analysis, planning, and management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Finance Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) provides individuals with the opportunity to acquire quantitative and analytical skills and knowledge in finance, which are valuable in corporate, non-profit, and personal finance settings.
• Objectives: The program allows students to refresh their skills in their current finance-related roles or serve as a stepping stone towards pursuing a graduate degree in finance.
• Program Description: The COGS is designed to be a standalone credential or a micro-credential on the path to a graduate degree, offering students the flexibility to sample content before committing to a full graduate program.
The program is particularly suited for professionals who have not yet taken the GMAT, as it does not require a GMAT score for admission. COGS credits can be transferred into either Rowan's Master of Finance (MSF) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a Finance Area of Concentration for students who decide to pursue a higher degree.

Outline:

• Content: The program focuses on quantitative and analytical concepts and tools in finance, covering areas such as financial statement analysis, financial decision-making, investment analysis and portfolio management, multinational finance management, derivative securities and financial risk management, fixed income securities, financial modeling, advanced financial planning, financial institutions management, capital budgeting, and issues in finance.