Applied finance
Certificate, undergraduate
Overview
- Online*: $491
Build practical skills for financial decision-making
Experience Vandal Business. Develop practical skills in financial analysis, economic decision-making, risk management and financial services. University of Idaho’s applied finance certificate combines finance and economics with focused coursework in insurance, commercial finance, real estate and financial planning.
With this certificate, you’ll develop skills to:
- Apply financial and economic principles to business decisions.
- Manage financial resources and evaluate opportunities and risks.
- Understand insurance and assess risks faced by individuals and businesses.
- Explore commercial finance and how businesses obtain and manage capital.
- Analyze real estate markets, property types and investment considerations.
- Understand financial planning services and strategies for helping clients achieve their financial goals.
Experience Vandal Business: Earn the certificate as a stand-alone credential or complete it while pursuing the University of Idaho’s online BBA.
Finance skills for success
Curriculum
University of Idaho’s undergraduate certificate in applied finance requires 12 credit hours and is available fully online.
Requirements: 12 credit hours
Courses include:
- Managerial Economics — Apply economic principles and analytical tools to business decisions, including pricing, resource allocation and market strategy.
- Financial Resources Management — Develop skills for managing financial resources and evaluating financial decisions that support organizational performance.
- Insurance — Explore how individuals and organizations identify, evaluate and manage financial risks through insurance.
- Commercial Finance — Examine how businesses obtain and manage financing to support operations, investment and growth.
- Real Estate — Learn about real estate markets, property types, valuation and investment considerations.
- Financial Planning Services — Explore the fundamentals of financial planning and how financial professionals help clients make informed financial decisions.
Faculty areas of expertise include:
- Capital markets
- Corporate finance
- Commodity markets
- Financial institutions
- Accounting
Career outcomes
Current job openings
612 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Financial and Investment Analysts
$107,852 - Personal Financial Advisors
$112,713 - Credit Analysts
$86,043 - Financial Risk Specialists
$110,058 - Budget Analysts
$93,192
* Career data provided by Lightcast.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Students may explore opportunities connected to finance, business leadership and entrepreneurship through organizations and activities in the College of Business and Economics.
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
U of I’s certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid or scholarships on their own. However, students enrolled in a bachelor's or associate degree program may apply their financial aid and scholarships toward a certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Application information
Admission criteria for undergraduate certificates are the same as those for U of I undergraduate degree programs. View our admissions requirements on our Admissions requirements to learn more.
Undergraduate certificate application process
Students interested in adding a certificate to their bachelor’s or associate degree program should speak with their academic advisor.
Students interested in earning an undergraduate certificate as a standalone program should contact the Admissions Office at 208-885-6326 for information on how to apply.
Overview
- Online*: $491
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Experience Vandal Business
Experience Vandal Business means hands-on learning and building relationships that move you forward. You’ll tackle real business challenges, compete as part of a team, connect with industry partners, get involved in student organizations and learn from faculty who know you and invest in your success. By the time you graduate, you’ll have more than a degree. You’ll have the experience, relationships and professional network to help open doors for what’s next.
Why study applied finance?
Financial knowledge plays an important role in nearly every industry. Whether you work in business, entrepreneurship, agriculture, real estate or management, understanding how organizations manage money and evaluate financial decisions can help you lead more effectively. This certificate provides practical finance skills that support career growth, business operations and informed personal financial planning.