Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Financial Decision Making

At D'Amore-McKim School of Business, we believe that educational opportunities are everywhere, and learning is not limited to the classroom. We offer our students experiential learning opportunities that bring academic lessons into real-world practice. Our unique, hands-on learning model is setting the standard for the future of business education. 

Faculty and industry guest lecturers incorporate real case studies into the classroom experience. You'll hear about how theory and best practices are actually implemented in businesses, and get a better sense for how you might be able to apply your new knowledge to your own professional life. 

When class is dismissed, you can get hands-on experience through our innovative on-campus initiatives. Help the 360 Huntington Fund manage a half million dollars of the university's endowment, or learn how to quickly solve different problems in Excel and build financial models, through the 360 Financial Modeling Club's workshops.

Here at D'Amore-McKim, you'll find that meaningful, real-world experiences are central to everything we do. 

• The 360 Huntington Fund — The 360 Huntington Fund is D'Amore-Mckim School of Business' student-managed mutual fund. Our students manage a half million dollars of the university's endowment — are you up for the challenge?
• 360 Financial Modeling Club — Do you have the skills required to design and create interactive financial models in Excel? Excel skills are crucial in the current job market, and every employer expects incoming professionals to know Excel perfectly. Join us and solidify your financial modeling skills today. 
• Graduate Finance and Investment Club — Dive deep into the different disciplines in the finance industry with like-minded fellow students. You'll have the opportunity to meet with distinguished members of those disciplines, and participate in the annual stock market competition.
• OPT Work Authorization — International students who successfully complete a 15-credit certificate program on campus are eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) work authorization. Apply your classroom learning to real-world work experience.