Designed to build your background in finance, the online Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance from the University of Illinois Springfield offers you a flexible pathway to increase your financial prowess—and your career opportunities.
The 100 percent online coursework for this Applied Finance Certificate is led by world-class faculty who teach you practical application of insights and tools, including how to use Telemet and Stock-Trak. Grow your understanding of investment networks, financial forecasting, capital budgeting, leverage and valuation as well as regulatory issues in the financial environment. Additionally, you can customize your online graduate certificate by choosing from three courses for a focus on financial markets and institutions, personal financial planning or financial analytics and budgeting.
Learning Outcomes
- Gain knowledge on the history, evolution and basic concepts central to the financial service industry, financial market environment and professional ethics
- Develop strengths in the design and decision-making of financial operations, capital budgeting and planning and risk management
- Learn how to use Capital IQ simulations software
Tuition & Aid
UIS is the most affordable option to earning your University of Illinois degree. Earn a world-class education for less than you’d expect.
Value of a UIS Degree
UIS is No. 5 for students graduating with the least amount of debt, Midwest Region (2021).
Top 25 best value school, Midwest Region, and the only public university in Illinois on the list (2022, 2023, 2024).
98% of students receive aid
The average graduate from UIS will see an increase in earnings of $31,700 - $69,000 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in Illinois.
Admissions
Applying to UIS is simple
We've streamlined our admission process to save you time and effort. Just follow the steps below.
Review admission requirements
No specific admission requirements are listed at this time. Please contact the Office of Admission for more information.
International students, will you need an F-1 student visa to study on campus at UIS? Please review the International Applicants site for additional information.
Complete your application
An email address is required to create an account. To submit a paper application, visit the Resources & Forms page. Find more information about what type of student you are on the Student Types page. Applying for an online program is the same procedure as applying for an on-campus program.
Send your official transcripts
Email your official or certified academic records/transcripts to incomingtranscripts@uis.edu or through any of the major transcript platforms. Photocopies will not be accepted.
Submit required statements/writing sample
If you are a first-year student, a statement of 250-650 words is required for admission. We want to hear about your professional aspirations, intellectual interests, and personal experiences relevant to your choice of a specific academic program. You can upload the required documents on you're application status page.
Pay your application fee
You can submit your non-refundable application fee online, after completing the online application. Alternately, it can also be mailed to the university, payable to University of Illinois Springfield.
Domestic students: Undergraduate - $50, Graduate - $60;
International students: Undergraduate - $60, Graduate - $75.
Courses & Catalog Information
At the University of Illinois Springfield, you'll find a wide range of courses tailored to your interests and career goals. Explore your program details and get all the essential information you need to plan your future.
Career Opportunities
Exploring the following career paths can help you see how your degree opens up a wide range of exciting and rewarding opportunities in various fields.
- Actuary
- Credit Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Stockbroker
- Economic Consultant
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
- Financial Controller
