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Graduate Certificate in Finance at Iowa State University

Iowa State University, United States

Programme overview

A graduate finance programme offering advanced study in financial theory, analysis and management, with a Master of Finance and a certificate. It emphasizes analytical rigor, quantitative skills and strategic decision-making. Learning goals are broad understanding of financial concepts, critical thinking, problem solving and ethical development.

Faculty: Graduate College  |  Department: Finance (Dr. Charles B Handy Graduate Programs Office, Gerdin Business Building)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Financial theory, analysis and management.

Career pathways

Corporate finance, investment banking, financial analysis, wealth management and financial consulting.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Personal Essay (may be uploaded to online application) Resume Duolingo is temporally being accepted instead of TOEFL/IELTS Program Requires GRE: No Program Requires GMAT: No

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

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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