Program Overview
The Principles of Finance at Harvard University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Business & Management over 18 months, delivered Online. 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 Principles of Finance 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
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 10,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 10,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Cambridge, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Principles of Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Finance (choose one course from select group)
- Accounting (choose one course from select group)
- Economics (choose one course from select group)
- Elective (choose one course from select group)
- Principles of Economics
- Microeconomic Theory
- Foundations of Real-World Economics
- Microfinance: Financial Services for the Poor
- The Economics of Emerging Markets: Asia and Eastern Europe
- Enterprise Risk Management
- The Economics of Financial Markets
- Monetary Policy After the Financial Crisis
- Economics of Business
- The Uber Economy: How Technology Is (and Is not) Changing the Boundaries of the Firm
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
No application is required. You simply register for graduate courses during our fall, spring, or summer registration periods.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 10,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 10,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 10,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 10,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Harvard University 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 Harvard University
Harvard University
Cambridge, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2021-01-18
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English
- Duration 18 months