Advanced Certificate in Financial Services

The Advanced Certificate in Financial Services prepares professionals to enter, or advance within, careers in banking, investments, insurance, wealth management and related fields. It is especially well suited for those who consult with small business owners or who service small business markets or accounts.

The 21 credit program can be completed during evenings and weekends. A maximum of two three-credit courses completed during the last ten years may be applied toward the Certificate in lieu of equivalent required courses. All students must demonstrate computer competency or meet the requirement by completing Computer Applications (MIS 101).

Course Requirements*
ACCT 101	Principles of Accounting
BADM 250	Entrepreneurship
BADM 310	Business Law I
COMM 180	Business and Professional Communication
FIN 301	Investments
FIN 314	Principles of Banking and Consumer Lending
FIN 350	Financial Management
FIN 410	Estate Planning
MGMT 300	MGMT 300

* Descriptions are available in the Course Catalog

Cost and Career Information

In compliance with the “gainful employment” regulations under Title IV of the Higher Education Act, as amended, Mercyhurst is disclosing certain cost and career information to prospective students. You can view this information by clicking here.

Admissions Requirements

B.A. or B.S. degree with an overall GPA of at least 2.5.

Admissions Procedures

Have official college transcripts sent to the Office of Adult & Graduate Programs. Submit a completed Advanced Certificate Application, along with a $30 application fee**.

**You can also choose to apply online for free.