Gain industry-specific knowledge and analytical business skills from finance faculty at the College of Business. Courses are taught in a convenient and flexible format. Use this 11-credit certificate to enhance your career in advanced corporate finance, international finance, financial institutions, and credit markets. You'll study topics like security valuation, portfolio management, pricing of futures, options, and swaps, corporate risk management, financial globalization, exchange rate behavior, personal finance, and real estate market analysis. Every credit earned applies toward CSU's Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs, after formal admission per University transfer policies. Successful completion of the courses or certificate does not guarantee admission to the degree program.