44 Economics Certificate Programs

By studying this Certificate of Higher Education in Economics and Personal Finance, you'll appreciate how economic theory helps understand real-world important issues in areas such as government policy, international trade, business decisions, work and innovation. You’ll discover how economics and the economies have evolved.

The Department of Economics, established in 1917, has a long and proud history. Initially, the department focused solely on undergraduate education. The Master of Arts in Economics was added in 1947, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Economics was added in 1966. In the decades since, our graduates have distinguished themselves in public service, research, teaching, and private enterprise. We are proud of each and every one of them.

The fact that economies are fragile and their respective state is closely linked to the well-being of every individual has become increasingly clear in recent decades.

Drive growth and resilience in agriculture with Frankfurt School's Certified Expert in Sustainable Finance. Learn how to design inclusive financial products, manage credit risk, apply digital solutions, and strengthen agricultural value chains. Gain practical tools you can use immediately, benefit from global best practices, and make a lasting impact in sustainable agricultural finance.

Only those who understand the fundamentals of business administration can effectively apply them in a professional context. This course provides insights into all areas of business – from human resources management and marketing to finance and contract law. Enhance your career prospects by acquiring relevant basic knowledge in business administration or prepare for future bachelor's studies with this program. In twelve modules with practical content, you will explore the diverse subfields of business administration, such as statistics, procurement, sales, and business informatics. Learning units like finance, business mathematics, and investment appraisal will solidify your understanding of numbers. You will learn more about the interrelationships between the individual areas and how to harmonize them. You will receive the university certificate after successfully completing nine exams and three assignments. The continuing education content is assessed at AKAD University with the credits earned and can be credited accordingly in any applicable credit transfer procedures.

Business administration expertise is an essential foundation for every company, as professionals with relevant interdisciplinary skills contribute significantly to the planning, management, and optimization of business processes. This advanced training program will enable you to build or expand your business administration knowledge in key disciplines. You will develop an understanding of the interrelationships within a company, thereby strengthening your role and importance both within the company and in the job market. This program is particularly suitable for professionals in commercial and technical fields who wish to expand their business administration knowledge, for individuals with professional experience who want to qualify for management or leadership positions, and for career changers.

Business administration is the management of small, mid-size, and large businesses. The objective is to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits to pursue positions in various business fields. The curriculum provides a solid foundation in general business. Studying in this area will help students develop teamwork and leadership skills as well as the ability to motivate people and communicate effectively. This program prepares individuals for in-demand jobs that range from temporary short-term contracts for various industries.

Understanding the various departments of a company and how they interact is essential for anyone working in industry and business. This course offers a shorter, more focused alternative to a traditional business administration degree. Best of all, if you later decide to pursue a full Bachelor's degree in Business Administration at our institute, you can have this Nanodegree credited towards your degree. The course consists of a module that guides you from the fundamentals of business administration through company formation and management to the area of accounting. At the end, you will demonstrate your knowledge in a final exam. You will receive the university certificate upon successful completion of this exam. The continuing education content is evaluated at AKAD University and credited accordingly in any applicable credit transfer process.

Analyse and anticipate the effects of global market changes and globalisation.

Economics is a social science that provides a framework for understanding how scarce resources are allocated, and how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions about how to use those resources. This is an incredibly important area of study, as it has far-reaching implications for everything from public policy to business strategy. Studying Economics can help you develop valuable analytical and critical thinking skills. Economics requires you to analyse complex data sets, identify patterns and trends, and make predictions based on that analysis. 

The certificate program in applied economics is designed to help students develop practical skills for understanding economic issues and applying economic analysis. It covers core topics like microeco...

Organizational leaders and managers must increasingly apply economic theory to business activities and decisions as they work in our age of globalization and interconnected world markets. The graduate certificate in economics examines various economic models and methods and how they influence markets and decision making. You’ll study determinants of the aggregate level of economic activity, the basis for international trade, and how macroeconomics influence policy-making. Upon completion of the certificate, you’ll be prepared to analyze the organizational, technological, industrial, and informational structure of your firm’s competitive environment, and understand how the behavior of consumers and firms affects the marketplace.

This course attempts to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and basic economic arguments that are at the heart of health system financing. It provides a brief introduction to the conceptual clarity of health economics with emphasis on practical application to health financing and understanding how health resources are generated, pooled and used. It examines the main financing models of the health system, including health insurance, and their implications for the structure, planning and delivery of services. The course includes 4 modules: i) Principles of economics and health economics, ii) Health market, iii) Health services and resources, and iv) Health care financing. Under each module, there are 3 units and under each unit, 5 description themes. A student will thus have a broad understanding of health economics and its different aspects.

The First Nation Applied Economics Certificate provides foundational knowledge and skills to assist in the development of First Nation economic infrastructure, in particular the development of residential and commercial enterprises. The program will be of interest to people in First Nation economic development roles; those doing business with First Nations; and local, provincial or federal government employees involved with First Nation development.

Now that the business market is expanding across national borders, society is demanding human resources with the skills and sense to play an active role in the world. In 2009, the Faculty of Economics started the GoLD Program (Global Leadership Development Program), which is a study abroad program unique to the faculty. As with general study abroad, the purpose is of course to improve language skills, but the specific features are as follows.