Graduate Certificate in Financial Management
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
CHF 8,400
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, Distance learning, On-Campus
Introduction
Program duration: 9 up to 12 months, part-time
Program format: Part-time, On-campus, Online, Hybrid
Program language: English
Degree awarded: Graduate Certificate in Financial Management
Deadline: no deadline to apply
Locations: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, Milan, Tokyo, Zurich
Starting dates: 8
Program Duration
Part-time students can complete this Graduate Certificate program in 9 to 12 months, depending on the number of courses taken per quarter, course selection, and planning. Students are considered part-time when taking 6 or fewer courses per quarter.
Part-time studies are available only to students with a national passport or residence permit. Alternatively, part-time studies can be combined with online courses.
Kick-start your studies up to 8 times per year
Students can choose from multiple starting dates in the fall, winter, spring, and summer of each academic year. Our modular course design and program structure allow for optimal further education planning.
Due to the program's flexible structure and modular design, multiple starting dates are available throughout the academic year, including in October, November, January, February, April, May, July, and August. All campuses follow the same academic calendar.
Study Destinations
Students can transfer between campuses on a quarterly basis with guaranteed program compatibility. Our quarter-based academic calendar allows for a continuous study-abroad experience across Europe and Asia.
Our 9 global campus locations are based in Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, Milan, Tokyo, and Zurich.
All campuses are centrally located in the city center of several exciting destinations. Students are encouraged to transfer between campuses for one or more quarters, but may also choose a single campus as their destination of choice.
Students who prefer shorter periods abroad can join seminar courses taught by visiting professors at several of our campuses throughout the academic year.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of the study program, students receive an international private Graduate Certificate in Financial Management, awarded by the school's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty at the local campuses where credits were earned.
Curriculum
Teaching Schedule
Courses are available in various formats, including:
- Daytime courses (08:30 – 18:30)
- Seminar courses with visiting professors on consecutive days
- Online courses, available 24/7
- Evening courses (19:00 – 22:00) at select campuses
- Weekend courses on Saturdays
- Blended formats, combining multiple options
Courses are typically scheduled in 3-hour sessions. To learn more about course availability in specific formats throughout the academic year, connect with an admissions advisor or refer to the course planning once enrolled.
Program requirements
| Courses | European Credits (EC) | |
| Courses from the Financial Management cluster | 6 | 12 |
| Total | 6 | 12 |
Courses in Financial Management
- FIN5001 - Applied International Financial Management (2)
- FIN5002 - Budgeting (2)
- FIN5003 - Capital Budgeting (2)
- FIN5004 - Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis (2)
- FIN5005 - Financial Risk Management (2)
- FIN5006 - Financial Statement Analysis (2)
- FIN5007 - Mergers and Acquisitions (2)
- FIN5008 - Working Capital Management (2)
- FIN5101 - Comprehensive Cases in Financial Management (2)
- FIN5201 - Graduate Research Project in Financial Management (2)
- INT6708 - Graduate Capstone Project in Financial Management (4)
- INT6808 - Graduate Thesis in Financial Management (8)
- QUA5001 - Applied Financial Calculus (2)
Admissions
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Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships are not available for this program.
Rankings
UIBS has been ranked in Tier One of the CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings 2024, placing among the top programs in Europe. Our Online MBA holds the #14 position worldwide, reflecting its excellence in digital learning. Additionally, UIBS is featured in the 2024 Global DBA Listing, reinforcing our leadership in doctoral business education. We are also proud to be recognized by QS Stars for our outstanding performance in teaching, online learning, business studies, and employability, underscoring our commitment to academic excellence and innovation.
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of the study program, students receive an international Graduate Certificate in Financial Management awarded by the school's HQ in Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned.
Career Opportunities
Career Preparation and Job Placement
Our Careers Department supports students in planning their career paths by:
- Organizing several career seminars
- Offering the possibility of meeting with business professionals interested in recruiting
- Maintaining job and internship listings on our Careers Portal
Our study programs are designed to meet the demands of a broad range of business professions. Students also receive assistance in finding attractive internships and jobs with both local and multinational companies and organizations. In addition, we review students' CVs and provide useful tips for job interviews.
Dedicated Career Services
With the help of our dedicated career services and online career center, students and alumni receive the career support they need to launch their professional careers.
Our dedicated career department organizes relevant career seminars and guest speaker events on a quarterly basis. Additionally, our online career center provides 24/7 access to the latest job offers and internship opportunities, along with a wide range of videos and articles offering helpful tips and advice.
Professional Career Perspectives
Our professional study programs prepare students for a wide range of professions across various industries. It is important to note that our programs do not provide access to regulated professions or government employment. While access to government employment may be limited due to the private nature of our degrees, several alumni do work for government authorities in a variety of positions.
Program delivery
Program Duration
Part-time students can complete this Graduate Certificate program in 9 to 12 months, depending on the number of courses attempted per quarter, course selection, and planning. Students are considered part-time when attempting 6 or fewer courses per quarter.
Part-time studies are available only for students with a national passport or residence permit. Alternatively, part-time studies can be combined with online courses.
Teaching Schedule
Courses are available in various formats, including:
- Daytime courses (08:30 – 18:30)
- Seminar courses with visiting professors on consecutive days
- Online courses, available 24/7
- Evening courses (19:00 – 22:00) at select campuses
- Weekend courses on Saturdays
- Blended formats, combining multiple options
Courses are typically scheduled in 3-hour sessions. To learn more about course availability in specific formats throughout the academic year, connect with an admissions advisor or refer to the course planning once enrolled.
Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
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