Students interested in finance may want to study professional accounting. Programs can vary in course offerings, but common classes are managerial and cost accounting, government accounting and auditing, income taxation, business law and information risk management.

An undergraduate certificate is an academic program that provides students with the skills and knowledge needed for entry-level careers and professional opportunities. Depending on the school, students may be able to use the credits earned in this program to count towards an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program.