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Professional Certificate in Strategic Financial Management

Unlock impactful financial decision-making for success in modern business.

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Why This Certificate Program?

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Become part of the global UChicago community and expand your networking opportunities with diverse peers and industry leaders.

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Certificate award ceremony at the University of Chicago, home to 99 affiliated Nobel laureates, where you will join fellow participants.

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Engaging and personalized guidance in live online sessions and practical real-world projects with expert instructors and instructional assistants.

Upon completing the Professional Certificate in Strategic Financial Management, you will be able to:

Upon completing the Professional Certificate in Strategic Financial Management, you will be able to:

  • Identify and understand psychological influences on decision-making.

  • Read, analyze, interpret, and use your organization's financial statements and data.

  • Introduce risk governance and management into your organization.

  • Implement real-world fintech innovations in your working environment.

  • Perform advanced financial analysis using algorithms and statistical tools.

Earn a certificate of completion from the University of Chicago and become part of the UChicago network.

About the Strategic Financial Management Certificate Learning Journey:

Leveraging the University of Chicago’s leadership in analytics, economics, and finance, this ten-month Professional Certificate in Strategic Financial Management program is designed to provide solid theoretical knowledge of cutting-edge financial topics and practical applications to solve real-world business problems. Our instructors—seasoned industry experts all—will guide you through impactful approaches to financial analysis, strategic planning, and decision-making to help you drive long-term profitability. You will emerge from this program with new strategies for balancing risk mitigation and the pursuit of growth in today's dynamic business landscape.

Meet Your Instructors

UCH Faculty Borislava Karageorgieva
Borislava Karageorgieva, CFA, MBA, PAHM

Senior Finance Professional

UCH Faculty Sourav Ghosh
Sourav Ghosh, MSc

Vice President at an Investment Bank

UCH Faculty Lara Kattan
Lara Kattan, MPP

Data Science Educator and Curriculum Developer

UCH Faculty George Dan
George Dan, MBA

Founder and CEO, User Nudge Inc.

Professional Certificate Designed For:

  • Diverse professionals aspiring to advance in the contemporary financial industry.

  • Financial analysts, advisors, consultants, investment or portfolio managers, venture capitalists, or capital market specialists who want to refresh and expand their finance knowledge.

  • Decision-makers, including CFOs, financial controllers, risk managers, business development managers, fintech practitioners, and entrepreneurs, seeking valuable strategic insights.

Admission Process 

Application

Complete the application form and pay the non-refundable fee.

Interview 

Receive a call for an interview with our Admissions Team.

Results 

Our Admissions Committee will inform you of their final decision within two business days.

Student Feedback

The course was enlightening, exceeded my expectations, and opened up a new area of knowledge that I know will make a big difference in my professional development. I especially want to congratulate and thank Andrés, our instructional assistant. His knowledge and commitment to the course are remarkable, and his collaboration and willingness were a key part of the program's success. Finally, I would like to thank the entire team. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Nicté Serra
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