UnderGraduate Certificate in Finance

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Program Overview

Brookwood University's Finance program offers students a well-rounded education that combines academic rigor with practical experience. Our dedicated faculty members create a supportive learning environment, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary for success in the financial industry.

Courses offered in Undergraduate Certificate in FINANCE

Module 1

  • Course Name

  • Credit Hours

  • International Finance

    The International Finance course provides a comprehensive introduction to the management of financing activities of a modern international company. The course content includes the treasury function, managing bank relationships, dealing in the international capital and money markets, managing currency and interest rate risks, and using various financial instruments including derivatives.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction to Financial Accounting

    This course is designed to introduce you, to the fundamental principles and underlying assumptions of financial accounting. It introduces topics such as Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounting for Sales, Interoperate Investments and Consolidations, and Financial Statement Analysis.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Principles of Finance

    The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to the basic principles of financial decision taking and the theory of finance. It will help provide you with a good understanding of the principles underlying financial theory and reasoning and the ability to apply these principles in a practical context.

  • 6 Credits

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Program Overview

  • Eligibility Criteria
    High school diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

  • Credit Hours
    18 Hours

  • Courses Offered
    3

  • Course Duration
    2 Months (Self-Paced) Program

  • Estimated Fee
    $2,340

Core Business Foundation:

The program typically begins with a solid foundation in core business disciplines, such as accounting, marketing, finance, management, and organizational behavior. This equips students with a well-rounded understanding of how businesses operate.

Professional Development And Networking:

Beyond the classroom, the College of Business places a strong emphasis on professional development and networking. Our students have access to a wide range of opportunities, including career fairs, industry conferences, and guest speaker events.

Global Business Engagement:

The College of Business is committed to preparing students for success in a globalized business environment. Our programs offer unique opportunities for international engagement, including study abroad programs, global business competitions, and collaborations with multinational corporations.

International Finance

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Financial goals and corporate governance.
    The international monetary system.
    The balance of payments.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    International parity conditions.
    Foreign exchange rate determination.
    The foreign exchange market.
    Foreign currency derivatives.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Transaction exposure.
    Operating exposure.
    Translation exposure.
    Global cost and availability of capital.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Sourcing equity globally.
    Financial structure and international debt.
    Interest rate and currency swaps.
    International portfolio theory and diversification.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Foreign direct investment theory and strategy.
    Political risk assessment and management.
    Multinational capital budgeting.
    International trade finance.
    Multinational tax management.
    Working capital management.

Introduction to financial accounting

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Accounting: the language of business
    Measuring income to assess performance
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Recording transactions
    Accrual accounting and financial statements
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Statement of cash flows
    Accounting for sales
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Inventories and cost of goods sold
    Long-lived assets and depreciation
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Liabilities and interest
    Stockholder's equity
    Intercorporate investments and consolidations
    Financial statement analysis

Principles of Finance

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The financial environment: firms, investors and markets.
    Financial institutions and markets.
    Corporate securities: bonds and stocks.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Interest rate fundamentals.
    Time value of money.
    Risk and return.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Valuation.
    Financial statements and analysis.
    The firm and its financial environment.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Capital budgeting: cash flow principles.
    Capital budgeting techniques: certainty and risk.
    Cost of capital.
    Capital structure and dividends.
    Financial planning.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Short-term financial management.
    Investment information and transactions.
    How external forces affect firm's value.
    Investing in stocks.
    Investing in bonds.
    Mutual funds and asset allocation.
    Derivative securities.
    Corporate control and governance.
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