Finance and Investment Certificatation

The Finance and Investments Certificate covers the basic functions of finance: business finance, financial planning and investments for professional development and/or career exploration.

Quick Facts

Overview

Students will gain foundational knowledge of finance and investments through courses in personal finance, business finance, investments, and more. Through practical coursework, students learn how to evaluate investments, apply basic finance concepts in analyzing financial risk, interpret financial statements, and solve problems with basic business calculations.

Delivery Method: In-person, Hybrid

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Finance and Investments Certificate Curriculum PDF

Time to Complete

The Finance and Investments Certificate can be completed in one or two semesters.

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Costs

Tuition & Fees:
$210.86 per credit (14 credits)
$220.48 per fully online credit

Tuition Details

What You Will Learn

• Solve application problems involving basic business calculations such as percent’s, interests, time value of money among others.

• Describe the basic concepts of finance as it relates to business and quantitatively apply knowledge gained to assess financial risks of both individual and business decisions.

• Identify financial opportunities and examine the viability or feasibility of a new business concept through analyzing financial cases and applying central financial concepts.

• Interpret, compare, and critique company’s financial statements.

After NHCC

After completing the Finance and Investments Certificate, students can apply what they learned in a related field or continue their education and apply their credits to the Finance Management AAS at NHCC.

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Financial Aid

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Free College Tuition

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Program Roadmaps

Program roadmaps provide students with a guide to understand the recommended course sequence to complete their degree.

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Finance and Investments Curriculum

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Curriculum

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Program Courses
Course Code	Title	Course Outlines	Goal Areas	Credits
BUS 1400	Business Mathematics	View-BUS 1400	n/a	3
BUS 1410	Introduction to Business Finance	View-BUS 1410	n/a	3
BUS 1430	Financial Statement Analysis	View-BUS 1430	n/a	2
BUS 1440	Personal Financial Planning	View-BUS 1440	n/a	3
BUS 1450	Investments	View-BUS 1450	n/a	3

NHCC Residency and GPA
4 Credits must be earned at NHCC

Total Credits Required

Program Overview

2025-2026

This certificate covers the basic functions of finance: business finance, financial planning and investments for professional development and/or career exploration. Many of the courses can be taken online. Courses can be applied to the A.A.S. degree in Finance Management. The courses from this program are delivered in the classroom and/or online. The certificate qualifies for the Workforce Investment Act.

Program Outcomes

Intellectual and Practical Skills, focused by:

Solve application problems involving basic business calculations such as percent’s, interests, time value of money among others.
Describe the basic concepts of finance as it relates to business and quantitatively apply knowledge gained to assess financial risks of both individual and business decisions.
Describe the basic concepts of finance as it relates to business and quantitatively apply knowledge gained to assess financial risks of both individual and business decisions.
Identify financial opportunities and examine the viability or feasibility of a new business concept through analyzing financial cases and applying central financial concepts.
Interpret, compare, and critique a company’s financial statements.

Integrative and Applied Learning, including:

Demonstrate the ability to utilize criteria for segmenting and evaluating alternative investments by conducting quantitative and qualitative primary investment research.

Program Maps

Program roadmaps provide students with a guide to understand the recommended course sequence to complete their degree.

Finance Investment Certificate Program Roadmap Part Time

Career Opportunities

Information on careers, including career descriptions, salary data, and employment outlook is available on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website and O*Net Online website.

Transfer Information

If you are planning on transferring to another institution, follow the guidelines available on our transfer resources web page to help you plan the process: Transfer Information

Degree Information

Certificates may be earned for successful completion of courses in a specialized program of study with a minimum grade point average of 2.00 (C). A certificate shall include 9 to 30 semester credits. At least one third of the total credits required for each certificate must be completed at North Hennepin Community College.

Developmental Courses Some students may need preparatory course(s) in Math and/or English. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward a degree.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Disability Access Information North Hennepin Community College is a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and an equal opportunity employer and educator. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 7634930555 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 18006273529.

Accreditation

North Hennepin Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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