College of Business
Finance Graduate Certificate
College of Business
Finance Graduate Certificate
Fast-Track Your Financial Expertise
Boost your professional value and unlock new career opportunities with NMSU’s Graduate Certificate in Finance — a flexible, nationally recognized credential that blends real-world financial tools with advanced academic rigor.
Admission Deadlines
There are no fixed deadlines*
- Total credits: 12
Delivery Format
In-person
Career Pathways
Armed with a Graduate Certificate in Finance, you're ready to excel in a wide range of dynamic roles. Step into positions such as financial analyst, investment associate, risk management consultant, portfolio coordinator, or corporate finance specialist. You’ll be equipped to support informed decision-making in banking, wealth management, corporate finance, and government agencies — and bring critical financial expertise to leadership, strategic planning, and analytical roles across industries.
Elevate Your Career — Master Finance in Just 12 Credits
Choose from courses like Financial Management, Derivative Markets, Investment Concepts, Fixed Income Markets, and Personal Financial Planning to tailor your studies to your goals. This 12-credit certificate equips you with the financial analysis, risk management, and strategic planning skills to stand out—whether you're eyeing advancement in your current role or pivoting to a new field.
Just Four Classes
Take your career to the next level with just 12 credits of dynamic courses.
The graduate certificate in finance requires 12 credits for completion.
Take classes like:
- BFIN 511 - Financial Derivative Markets
- BFIN 535 - Investment Concepts
- BFIN 545 - Fixed Income Markets, Instruments and Derivatives
- BFIN 581 - Management of Financial Institutions
The requirement may be met in either of two ways:
- You have earned a B or better in the following NMSU courses — or their equivalents — within 7 years prior to acceptance into the program: FIN 341 Financial Analysis and Markets, MATH 142G Calculus for the Biological and Management Sciences I, and STAT 251G (or A ST 251G) Statistics for Business and Behavioral Sciences,OR
- You have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.25 with 2 or more years of relevant, full-time, post-degree, professional work experience in the finance industry.
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Scholarships and Financial Aid
At NMSU, we strive to offer competitively priced tuition to keep your tuition costs affordable. If you need financial aid, we’re ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education.
Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.
NMSU students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.
Contact Financial Aid
Phone: 1-888-729-6678
Email: financialaid@nmsu.edu
Accreditation
New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU’s accreditation ensures that your education meets high-quality standards and that your credits are transferable.