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Finance

MCC offers two Finance Certificates, one for corporate executives and one for personal finance. Financial analysts and personal financial advisors provide investment analysis and guidance to businesses and individuals to help with investment decisions. The certificates focus on the finance, accounting and analytical skills needed to evaluate the situational details while still taking into account the “big picture.” These certificates prepare students for jobs as entry-level financial analysts or as financial managers, depending on work experience, and also prepare them to continue their education and earn an associate or bachelor degree in accounting/finance. Finance provides stable employment with challenging, rewarding work and above-average salaries. The need for financial analysts and personal financial advisors is expected to grow much faster than the average for other occupations (U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009).

Executive Corporate Finance Certificate

Program Goal/Objectives

Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student will:

• Have a practical working knowledge of financial accounting and financial statements, understand corporate tax laws as they apply to financial decision making.
• Analyze financial scenarios, apply capital budgeting tools, prepare financial forecasts, prepare a comprehensive case analysis for decision making purposes.
• Understand investment options and select optimal financing mix for the company, evaluate the impact of international financial considerations on profitability.
• Be prepared for a job as a financial analyst for a company or a financial manager depending on prior work experience.

Admissions Requirements

In addition to college wide admissions requirements, students must have completed ACCT113 and ACCT123 with a C or better, prior to acceptance into the program.

Total Credits - 18

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Personal Finance Certificate

Program Goal/Objectives

Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student will:

• Have a basic understanding of company financial statements in relation to investment selection.
• Identify the components necessary to evaluate and prepare a personal financial plan and how tax laws apply to preparing the plan, and understand investment options and how to build an investment portfolio.
• Identify the components necessary for retirement, trusts, wills and estate planning, and be prepared for an entry level position in an investment firm.

Total Credits - 16/17

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