Online Certificate in Financial Operations

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The online Certificate of Proficiency in Financial Operations prepares students for entry into the financial and securities industry with the option of preparing to sit for the FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam.

The 16-credit undergraduate certificate develops a knowledge base of customer service, software applications, foundational accounting and finance as well as securities focused portfolio selection and risk management, and investment strategies and portfolio analysis.

Upon completion of the certificate, students are encouraged to enroll in the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) preparation course. Passing the SIE exam demonstrates that you possess basic industry knowledge and the ability to pass additional FINRA exams, which are critical to professional advancement in the sector. SIE is the first exam required to sit for additional FINRA certifications, such as Series 6 and Series 7, which are required for professional advancement in the field of finance and securities.

Peirce awards 3 credits for passing the SIE exam.

This means you can earn 19 credits for the SIE credential and the undergraduate certificate in Financial Operations.

The Certificate in Financial Operations is also:

Offered entirely online
Ideal for those interested in the finance and securities industry
Stackable and fits into undergraduate degree programs, including the Liberal Studies; Business Administration; Information Technology; Technology Management; and Organizational Leadership and Management

TUITION & ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE

Tuition for the Certificate in Financial Operations is $7,800
Students should be able to complete the certificate in as little as 6-9 months
Students can transfer 3 credits that can be applied to the certificate

Program at a Glance:

Credits:

16

Format:

100% online & stackable

Transfer Credits:

Apply up to 6 transfer credits (including FIN 204 taken through Coursera) to this certificate.

Time to Complete:

6-9 months; transfer credits can reduce completion time

Tuition:

$7,800; transfer credits can reduce tuition cost
($600 per credit x 13 credits; No cost for 3 credits earned via Coursera)

See if you qualify for a corporate discount.

^*Tuition is based on 2021-2022 tuition and does not include fees or books.

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WHY FINANCIAL OPERATIONS?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, business and financial occupations are expected to grow by 8% through 2030.

Entry-level roles include:

Finance Administrator
Median salary: $47,000

Client Service Associate
Median salary: $52,000

Source: Zippia.com (Finance Administrator and Client Service Associate)

Emergency Student Aid

Emergency Student Aid grants are available for Peirce students. Grants can be used to pay off balances, cover tuition, buy books, and for all costs of attendance, including food, rent, childcare, and transportation. Learn more.

Curriculum for Certificate in Financial Operations

Certificate of Proficiency in Financial Operations – Minimum Total Credits: 16

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
PRC	PRC 100 or PRC 101*	1
MGT 114	Essentials of Customer Service	3
BIS 111	Applied Software Fundamentals	3
ACC 105	Fundamentals of Accounting	3
FIN 105	Fundamentals of Finance	3
FIN 204	Financial Operations (Coursera)	3

*Students who place into developmental education courses and/or who have completed fewer than 15 credits are required to enroll in the Student Success Seminar, PRC 100.

To enroll in this certificate program, students must be eligible for placement in college-level English.

Please consult Academic Advising for the best path forward

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Explain key elements of successful customer service
Integrate general accounting and finance principles with software applications.
Describe different investment strategies.
Demonstrate efficient portfolio management best practices.

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