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Graduate Certificate in Business Valuation

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Overview

This is a 12-credit stackable certificate that aligns with our M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services program.

Courses are offered on the UBalt campus or online.

This program is charged at the graduate business tuition rate. Tuition is $875 per credit for in-state and regional residents, and $1,209 per credit for out-of-state residents. Additional fees will be applied. Learn more about tuition and fees.

The Graduate Certificate in Business Valuation is stackable credential for people who want to hone their skills in estimating the economic value of an organization's financial interest and risk.

Increasingly, jobs in public and private accounting and corporate finance require a strong combination of advanced business valuation skills. In is common for public accounting firms to provide some sort of valuation services as part of their practices. In addition, valuation services are routinely required as part of accounting and audit exams. Likewise in the field of finance there is often an expectation of advanced valuation skills, especially in practices dealing with mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

This certificate will allow students who seek more focused training in business valuation to develop necessary expertise in these areas. It will also address the needs of students in accounting who are need to complete 150 credit hours for purposes of CPA licensure, but who do not necessarily seek a full master's degree.

All courses are currently offered within the graduate program offerings of the Merrick School of Business and could be counted toward the completion of the M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services, the M.S. Business-Finance, as well as the UBalt MBA.

Everything you need to know about the Graduate Business Valuation Certificate.

Certificate Requirements

To receive a Certificate in Business Valuation, you must complete 12 credits of coursework and maintain a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.0 for courses taken in the certificate program. The coursework must be completed after you have received a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

The certificate requires undergraduate or graduate knowledge in accounting or finance as a prerequisite for some courses in the certificate program. Contact Program Director with questions.

Browse the course descriptions of all courses that the Merrick School of Business offers, or view the course catalog.

Foundation Courses (3 credits) Waivable based on equivalent undergraduate work.

COurse	Title	Credits	Note
ACCT 505	Accounting Essentials	1.5	Waivable based on equivalent undergraduate work.
FIN 505	Essentials of Finance	1.5	Waivable based on equivalent undergraduate work.

Required Courses (9 credits)

Course	TITLE	Credits	Note
FIN 605 ¹ FIN 625 ¹ -OR- FIN 715 ²	Financial Management Corporate Finance Investment Analysis	1.5 1.5 3	Prerequisite: ACCT 505 or equivalent Prerequisite: ACCT 505 or equivalent Prerequisite: FIN 605 or equivalent
ACCT 635 -OR- FIN 700	Financial Statement Analysis Financial Reporting	3 3	Prerequisite: ACCT 505 or equivalent Prerequisite: ACCT 505 / FIN 605
FIN 780	Business Valuation	3	Prerequisite: FIN 605

Elective Course (3 credits)

Choose one of the following ^2, ³ :

Course	TitlE	Credit	Note
ACCT 601	Forensic Accounting Principles	3	Prerequisite: ACCT 505
ACCT 604	Litigation Support	3	Prerequisite: ACCT 505
ACCT 680	Taxation of Entities	3	Prerequisite: ACCT 514
ACCT 755	Advanced Financial Reporting Issues	3	Prerequisite: ACCT 510/511
FIN 705	Advanced Financial Analysis	3	Prerequisite: FIN 605
FIN 715 ²	Investment Analysis	3	Prerequisite: FIN 605

NOTES:

Note 1:

Students without substantial undergraduate background in finance (defined as at least 6 undergraduate credits in Finance from AACSB-accredited business school) are required to take FIN 605/625. FIN 505 can be waived if at least three undergraduate credits in Introductory Finance was taken in AACSB-accredited business school. Students with at least 6 undergraduate credits in Finance from AACSB-accredited business school are required to take FIN 715.

Note 2:

Fin 715 is required to be taken as an elective if not taken as a required course.

Note 3:

Or another ACCT or FIN course with the approval of the MS Accounting & Business Advisory Services program director.

Admission Requirements
The following is required for Admission into the Certificate Program:
1. Application: Complete your application. Questions about the application should be directed to the Office of Graduate and International Admissions (410.837.6565).
2. Personal Statement: Detail your reasons for seeking a graduate business education, your short-and long-term professional and personal goals, and how you think this graduate program will help you achieve them. Provide any additional information highlighting unique aspects of your candidacy to the Admissions Committee. Please limit statement to one page of text. Send the statement to documents@ubalt.edu.
3. Transcripts: Submit one copy of your official transcripts from all institutions attended. Applicants to the graduate business certificate programs are required to have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Send the transcripts to documents@ubalt.edu.
4. Letters of Recommendation: If you have less than a 3.0 GPA, provide one letter of recommendation addressing your abilities to successfully complete a graduate business program. Send the recommendation to documents@ubalt.edu. Applicants with a 3.0 GPA or higher, a letter of recommendation is not required but is welcomed.
5. Resume: Provide a current resume detailing employment history (including dates, titles, responsibilities, and community activities. Send the resume to documents@ubalt.edu.
6. GMAT: The GMAT is not required for applicants to the graduate business certificate programs.

Important Dates:
Your application will be accepted on a rolling basis but you can use these dates as a guide.

Fall: Aug. 15
Spring: Jan. 1
Summer: May 1

Admission will be offered depending on availability of space, strength of your credentials and sufficiency of time for processing.

Questions? Contact an admission counselor at 410.837.4777 or gradadmission@ubalt.edu.

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The following post-baccalaureate certificates are linked to the M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services program.

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Business Valuation

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Graduate Certificate in Business Valuation

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