A Graduate Certificate in Business is a program of study designed to help students understand a specific area of business and applications within the field. Ideal for both graduate students who seek to explore a specific area of concentration in business as well as working professionals seeking business education credentials to potentially advance in a current career or to build a foundation for a new career. Admissions to a graduate certificate does not guarantee admissions to a Neff College of Business and Innovation master’s program. In order for courses to count toward a Neff College of Business and Innovation master’s degree, a grade of “C” or better is required.

ADD A GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

If you are currently enrolled in a degree seeking program and wish to earn a certificate while pursing this degree, please email Darlene Evans – darlene.evans@utoledo.edu.

If you are not currently enrolled in a degree seeking program but wish to earn a certificate, please complete the Graduate Online application. Click here to apply online.

Applicants Will Submit the Following:

• Transcripts showing evidence of a Bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.7 cumulative G.P.A.
• Resume
• Application and Fee (if required)

for International Students:

• International Students currently pursuing a graduate degree (masters, Ph.D., MD, JD) at The University of Toledo are eligible to apply for graduate certificates in business.
• International students not currently enrolled in a graduate degree-seeking program with The University of Toledo are not eligible to apply for a graduate certificate program.

No GMAT or GRE will be required for admission to a Neff COBI graduate certificate, however if the student later applies to a graduate program at The University of Toledo, a GMAT/GRE score may be required.  Refer to admission requirements for the program of interest.

Notes:  Admissions to a Neff COBI graduate certificate program does not guarantee admissions to a Neff COBI master’s program. For courses to count toward a Neff COBI master’s degree, a grade of “C” or better is required.

Applications for admission are considered on a rolling basis. However, students are encouraged to submit their applications by the following dates:

Domestic students:

Applications

Semester	Date
Fall semester	August 1st
Spring semester	November 15th

International students:

Applications

Semester	Date
Fall semester	May 1st
Spring semester	October 1st

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
BUAD 6200	Corporate Finance	3
AND Choose two of the following:		6
FINA 6140	Investments And Security Analysis
FINA 6150	Financial Institutions And Markets
FINA 6340	Derivative Securities
FINA 6480	Student Managed Portfolio (may count towards two of the three needed courses)
FINA 6890	Financial Modeling
Total Hours		9

^{Prerequisite for BUAD 6200 is  FINA 5310 for Level GR with minimum grade of C or [BUAD 3040 (Principles of Finance) for Level UG with minimum grade of C. The prerequisite to FINA 5310 is ACCT 5000  with a minimum grade of C or BUAD 2040 and BUAD 2050 for Level UG with minimum grade of C] or [ACTG 1040 for Level UG with minimum grade of C and ACTG 1050 for Level UG with minimum grade of C] or equivalent UG/GR course from accredited University. The FINA 5310 with a grade of C or higher is a prerequisite to all Finance 6000 level electives.  BUAD 6200 with a grade of C or higher is a prerequisite to FINA 6130.}

• PLO 1. Explore the principles of risk and return, risk-averse decision making, and the valuation of assets.
• PLO 2. Evaluate equity securities through fundamental, industry, and financial statement analysis.
• PLO 3. Analyze and explain the risk and valuation of fixed-income securities.
• PLO 4. Manage the interest rate and credit risks faced by financial institutions.
• PLO 5. Learn how derivative securities can be used for hedging and risk management.