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Health Administration Certificate
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Expand your knowledge of financial issues and techniques and leverage this knowledge to become a leader in your field.
The Financial Studies Certificate explores fundamental financial concepts and strategies through the lens of a manager, an international corporation, and an entrepreneur. It provides a solid foundation and prepares you to thrive in an ever-changing financial world.
Credits earned through the Financial Studies Certificate program can be applied to your Self-Paced MBA or your 14-Month MBA should you continue your education. Ask your enrollment counselor for more information!
Note: This 15-week program is 12 credits and is eligible for Federal Financial Aid. Ask your enrollment counselor about the discounts you’ll receive in this program!
A Career with a Future
As you progress in your organization, understanding financial information and being able to conduct financial analyses becomes increasingly important. The Finance Certificate program builds your financial and business confidence. Even if your day-to-day responsibilities don’t directly concern equity or earnings, this program will help you understand and communicate how financial principles relate to your business.
Are You Ready?
To apply for our Financial Studies Certificate, we require:
A Bachelor’s degree.
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
A personal statement.
A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0
Your Future
Academic Advancement:
Next steps include MBA, MS Finance, CFP/CFA pathway, risk management, accounting, or data analytics certificate.
Career Pathways:
Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance Consultant, Investment Advisor
Industry Outlook:
Growing demand for specialized financial skills, particularly in corporate and investment sectors.
Regional employers include
Prudential Financial; ADP; PSEG; JPMorgan Chase NJ offices; Bank of America NJ offices; Chubb; BNY; Fiserv; Johnson & Johnson; Merck.
Salary Outlook:
$70,000 – $120,000
Getting Started
For New Jersey entry-level roles aligned to Finance Certificate, a reasonable starting range is approximately $60,000–$80,000, depending on role, licensure/certification, employer type, and prior experience.
Early Career and Progression
Approx. $90,000 midpoint at about five years, with higher earnings in specialized, licensed, technical, supervisory, or high-demand settings.
Approx. $120,000 average or attainable mid-career benchmark around ten years, especially for advanced credentials, management responsibility, or specialized practice.
*Salary and Outlook Data