Principles of Finance Graduate Certificate at Harvard University

Build the financial fluency to analyze performance, evaluate strategy, and drive informed decisions across your organization. The Principles of Finance Graduate Certificate develops your command of the core concepts and analytical tools behind sound financial decision-making. In four courses, you’ll explore accounting, corporate finance, economics, and the financial instruments and markets that shape how organizations allocate resources and manage risk.

Faculty: Harvard Extension School (Division of Continuing Education)  |  Duration: 4 Online Courses; Finish in 8 Months – 3 Years  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Spring 2027  |  Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

The Principles of Finance Graduate Certificate includes four online courses: Multiple course options are available during fall, spring, and summer terms.

Career pathways

Multiple course options are available during fall, spring, and summer terms. Offerings vary by term.

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