Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Financial Management at California State University Long Beach is a Master programme in Business & Management, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Financial Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: Long Beach, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Financial Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Government Budgeting and Finance
- Public Finance
- Public Financial Management
- Basic Governmental (Fund) Accounting
- Adv. Cost Accounting, Budgeting and Control
- Quantitative Methods for Managerial Decision Making
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Certificate students will need to complete the following prerequisites:
- Calculus for Business or Calculus I with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Microeconomics with a grade of "C" or better.
- Elementary Financial Accounting with a grade of "C" or better.
- Statistics with a grade of "C" or better.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Long Beach directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University Long Beach
California State University Long Beach
United States
California State University, Long Beach, also known in athletics as Long Beach State University (LBSU), is a public research university in Long Beach, California, United States. The 322-acre...
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