Program Admission

Applicants must meet the following requirements

• Complete a Graduate Application
• Submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities (EMU alums do no need to request official transcripts).
• Have earned a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution.
• A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program.
• Submit a signed “Gainful Employment Statement” with the graduate application. 

The GMAT/GRE is not required for the graduate certificate programs.

International Applicants - International applicants must meet the Graduate School’s minimum requirements. See International Admissions for additional information.

International Transcripts - Post-secondary transcripts from a non-U.S. institution must be submitted directly to one of four approved evaluation services for a detailed, course by course report. See International Admission Checklist for additional information. Applicants should allow 2-6 weeks for the evaluation to be completed.

Transfer Credit - A maximum of three graduate credit hours may be transferred to a College of Business graduate certificate in an area of specialization. Please view the course description for required prerequisite.

Department Information

Accounting & Finance, College of Business

Philip Lewis, Ph.D. | Interim Department Head | 406 Owen | 734.487.3320 | plewis4@emich.edu

Advisor Information

Graduate Programs Office | 306 Owen | 734.487.4444 | cob.graduate@emich.edu

Degree Requirements: 15 hours

Please view the course descriptions for required prerequisites.

• Select five courses from the following

• FIN 540 - International Finance 3 hrs
• FIN 615 - Financial Markets and Institutions 3 hrs
• FIN 620 - Financial Administration Policies 3 hrs
• FIN 625 - Securities Analysis 3 hrs
• FIN 660 - Advanced Financial Management 3 hrs
• FIN 670 - Risk Management with Derivatives 3 hrs
• FIN 699 - Independent Study 3 hrs