Corporate finance studies how businesses manage their financial state with assets and liabilities. This consists of internal concerns and interactions with stockholders. Some subjects studied include risk, valuation, stocks and dividends. Career options in this field include banking and risk management.

An advanced certificate is awarded after completion of an academic program that is specially designed to help those who already have a career but want or need to increase their field-specific knowledge. By earning this certificate, students may be able to increase their earning potential.