Develop Competitive Expertise in Corporate Financial Strategy and Analysis
The online Graduate Certificate in Corporate Finance at Boston University’s Metropolitan College is designed for students and/or professionals currently working in, or seeking a career in, the corporate finance field. The curriculum provides a concise set of essential skills for understanding modern corporations, ensuring that students receive a strong foundation in corporate financial theory and acquire the quantitative skills needed to understand the process behind financial decision-making by corporations. After completing the certificate, students will be prepared for positions in areas such as budgeting, project evaluation, international financing, and short-term investing of corporate funds.
The field of corporate finance is regarded as one of the most competitive fields within finance. This certificate program will enable students to acquire the foundational knowledge and tools needed for corporate financial analysis and capital budgeting. This professional graduate certificate offers a unique opportunity to develop students’ analytical skills and critical thinking abilities through hands-on coursework and real-world case studies.
The Graduate Certificate in Corporate Finance is also available on campus in Boston. Learn more.
Curriculum
Boston University’s Graduate Certificate in Corporate Finance consists of four required online courses (16 units).
Certificate Courses
Dates & Deadlines
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Application Requirements
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How You Benefit from a Boston University Education
A BU credential can help lay the foundation for career advancement and personal success.
- Benefit from an average 24:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
- Work closely with highly qualified faculty who draw from active research and substantial professional achievements in areas such as international finance, financial analysis, portfolio management, systemic risk analysis, investment analysis, mergers and acquisitions, economics, financial markets and institutions, and more.
- Focus on practical, hands-on lessons that ensure you are immersed in all aspects of financial management and related research—education you can apply on the job.
- Expand upon classic theory taught in traditional MBA courses, gaining the insights, critical thinking, and analytical skills needed to solve problems in today’s changing financial landscape
- Curriculum provides excellent preparation for the CFA Program exams. BU MET’s MS in Financial Management is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.
All eligible students admitted to a graduate degree program are automatically considered for Merit Scholarships during the application process, based on the strength of their academic qualifications and professional experience. Learn more.
Rankings & Accreditations
#10 Best Online Master’s in Business Programs (Excluding MBA)
MET’s business and management graduate certificates share curriculum with MET’s online master’s degrees in management, which are ranked #10 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 2025.
Accredited member of AACSB International
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (through BU’s Questrom School of Business)
MET’s Master’s in Financial Management is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.
Graduate with Corporate Finance Expertise
Metropolitan College’s Corporate Finance graduate certificate will equip you with:
- The ability to analyze financial statements and financial models.
- Skill in performing discounted cash flow analysis and valuation.
- Expertise in calculating net present values and internal rates of return.
- Understanding of investment rules and the ability to make capital investment decisions.
- Proficiency in risk analysis and capital budgeting.
- Understanding of the capital structure of the firm.
- The ability to use econometric methods to analyze financial data.
- The knowledge to analyze industry trends, regulations, and finance system participants.
- Comprehension of the significance and importance of ethical behavior in all aspects of business.
- The capacity to investigate and analyze how changing regulatory environment in the US and abroad impacts finance.
“When I translate a business case of a project, not only do I get to translate it, but I am also able to review the financials, e.g., the net present value, the modified internal rate of return, and sensitivity analysis which were learned from my Corporate Finance course.” Read more.
Renfei Wang (MET’23)
Executive Translator, Cirrus Aircraft
MS, Financial Management
Advance Your Career
BU MET’s Financial Management graduate program prepares you for a wealth of different roles, such as financial analyst, investment analyst, financial manager, financial advisor, business analyst, data analyst, budget coordinator, equity research analyst, financial planner, enterprise risk analyst, healthcare analyst, mergers and acquisitions analyst, research analyst, and accountant among others.
Recent graduates have found job opportunities and career paths at companies such as:
- JP Morgan
- HSBC
- Goldman Sachs
- Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
- Pratt & Whitney
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
- AllClear Aerospace & Defense
- PwC
- Delaware North
- Copa Airlines
- Youth Today
Take Advantage of Career Resources at BU MET
You will find the support you need in reaching your career goals through MET’s Career Development office, which offers a variety of job-hunting resources, including one-on-one career counseling by appointment for online students. You can also take advantage of tools and resources available online through BU’s Center for Career Development.
