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University Certificate, Finance at Athabasca University

Athabasca University, Canada

Programme overview

Unlock a world of opportunities in the financial management sector with Athabasca University's flexible, online University Certificate, Finance program.

Faculty: Faculty of Business  |  Duration: As little as 1 year of full-time study  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Monthly; enrol any time  |  Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In Athabasca University's University Certificate, Finance program, you'll dive into a blend of required and elective courses that cover the fundamentals of finance and business. Required courses like Accounting for Managers, Microeconomics, and Corporate Finance lay the groundwork, while elective options in economics and finance let you tailor the program to your interests and career goals.

Career pathways

With Athabasca University's University Certificate, Finance, a wide array of careers in the financial management sector become accessible to you. From roles like Financial Analyst and Investment Advisor to specialized positions in risk management and compliance, you'll be well-equipped to navigate the diverse opportunities in this growing field.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal admission requirements for this program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate programmes have continuous enrolment: applications are accepted throughout the year and students can start registering for courses as soon as the online application is complete.

Graduate Certificates in Instructional Design and Technology-Based Learning: three program intakes per year, for course starts in spring (May), fall (late August) and winter (January).

Graduate Certificates in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Security and Information Technology Management: two program intakes per year, Fall (September) and Winter (January).

Post-Master's Certificate in Counselling: starts in May, September and January.

There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs; the one-time, non-refundable general application fee is $141 (2026-2027).

Graduate Certificates in Instructional Design and Technology-Based Learning: apply by January 15 for a spring start, May 15 for a fall start and September 15 for a winter start. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.

Graduate Certificates in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Security and Information Technology Management: apply by March 1 for the Fall session and Oct. 1 for the Winter session. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.

Post-Master's Certificate in Counselling: apply by Dec. 1 for May, April 1 for September and Aug. 1 for January. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.

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