130 Finance Preparatory Programs

Navigate the venture finance process as an entrepreneur or investor.

Start your business the right way. Make informed legal and financial decisions at each step of the entrepreneurial journey.

Develop your expertise in corporate finance, financial markets and investments while preparing for leadership roles in your organization with Ohio University's 100% online Finance Certificate. Apply all 12 credits toward an OHIO MBA. In just four seven-week courses, you will build the specific skill sets you need to pursue careers like budget analyst, financial manager, financial advisor and CFO.

The 100% online Finance graduate specialization from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota gives students a well-rounded education in finance knowledge and skills. Coursework can be completed in 12 months. Students study topics like financial markets, portfolio management, and security analysis to become experts in financial management. Graduates are prepared for careers in banking, corporate finance, financial analysis, foreign investments, and more.

A pathway to our 12-month online Diploma in Ship Finance and Vessel Ownership. The 12-week distance learning Certificate in Ship Finance provides an introduction to Ship Finance in today's changing marketplace.

Learn to make smarter financial decisions in the workplace with the online finance certificate from Brenau University. Whether you're just getting started in finance or want to obtain professional development for your current career, this program can help you achieve your goals. With practical coursework, this certificate will give you the valuable competitive advantage you need to be successful. Learn more and apply today!

You’ll graduate with significant experience on your résumé, contacts in the field, and the tools needed to succeed in the finance field. You’ll increase your marketability and expertise by tailoring your studies to your specific career goals during a one-on-one meeting with a faculty-mentor. We open doors to first-hand experiences through internship opportunities and business clubs. You’ll be prepared to successfully steward the financial resources of others.

By attending this course, non-finance staff who need to extend their understanding of finance will learn how this could make a difference to their organization’s financial management.

Diploma in Banking & Finance is designed for aspiring financial professionals who want to make an impact on the global economy. The Diploma in Banking & Finance aims to provide students with a core of academic knowledge and skills related to the industry which they can apply in their career.

Boost your career with an international Diploma in Green Finance. The topic of green finance is increasingly under the spotlight in the financial sector, with the ultimate goal of providing access to funds for sustainable projects. To build expertise in this sector, Frankfurt School offers this Diploma where you can obtain more than a just certificate in one year! The Diploma in Green Finance is designed for finance practitioners, policymakers, regulators, and students. This course will provide participants with sound technical expertise in green finance which can be immediately applied in the industry. In this 12-month blended learning program, participants will have the opportunity to combine the best of Frankfurt School - FSDF e-Campus and Climate & Frankfurt School's Summer Academy.

This course is for anyone needing a basic understanding of business finance and insights into operational decision-making. It will show operational staff the financial consequences of their activities, demonstrate the combination of KPIs and regular management information is vital to an organization’s operational success, explain how the finance function contributes to the effective use of resources.

Is commerce your passion? If so, our semester courses in accounting, finance and business studies will prepare students for the expanding world of business, professional financial services, and participation in the global economy. Courses are designed for students who wish to get a firm grounding in a variety of commerce disciplines. Students will be encouraged to think logically and strategically, to communicate effectively and to apply sound judgement. Join the Semester Study Abroad Programme today! Choose from a variety of bachelor and master’s courses, across a wide range of disciplines for international credit transfer.

Explore the benefits of sustainable finance systems and develop a plan for creating a sustainable economy with long-term value returns. In today’s business landscape, it’s no longer sufficient for organizations to simply acknowledge global sustainability challenges like climate change, resource depletion, and inequality – they’re expected to lead the way through them. The Sustainable Finance online short course from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) offers the tools and insights needed to develop financial strategies that create value for society and invest in a sustainable future. Over eight weeks, you’ll learn about the pressures, trends, and opportunities in the current financial system. You’ll also investigate the strategic business implications of social and environmental challenges, and discover how best to plan for the future through sustainable initiatives like impact investing, the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing, and positive screening.

Reflecting sustainability criteria, especially climate change, in financial markets is increasingly gaining attention as opportunities and risks arising in this context are changing business practices. The course will prepare participants to understand major drivers and constraints of transforming the financial system into a more sustainable one. Furthermore, it will familiarize participants with the business, regulatory, and technical perspective of sustainable finance and will acquaint them to take an active part in the discussion around the topic. The course aims to enable financial professionals to integrate Sustainable Finance related aspects into their work through new knowledge and tools for advising their clients and business partners.

The ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma is 100 credits at Level 7 and has been designed to enhance the advanced knowledge and skills required by senior finance professionals. Learners completing this qualification will be able to work strategically in finance at a corporate level. Areas of study include financial reporting, mergers and acquisitions, management accounting, audit and compliance.

The International Year One in Accounting Finance is a first-year undergraduate equivalent Program that builds students' knowledge and skills in the Business field. You will also study our integrated English for Academic Purposes module which is accepted in lieu of IELTS and will help you improve your English language skills.