Harper College

Financial Management Certificate: Sample Schedule

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Start Date: August 24, 2026

All Courses Are Online “Anytime”

Sample Schedule

A sample schedule covering the one year, Fast Track Financial Management Certificate.
Course Name Dates
Semester 1: Fall 2026
Orientation: Required online orientation. Online orientation site opens week of Aug.24
MGT 111 (3 credits): Intro to Business Organization Online: 9/8-10/18 (6 weeks)
See course syllabus for textbook and assignments.
FIN 101 (3 credits): Financial Institution Operations Online: 10/19-12/13 (8 weeks)
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Break 12/14/26-1/18/27
Semester 2: Spring 2027
FIN 200 (3 credits): Investment Management/ Personal Finance Online: 1/19 – 3/14 (8 weeks)
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FIN 225 (3 credits): International Finance Online: 3/15 – 5/16 (9 weeks)
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Semester 3: Summer 2027
ACC 101 (4 credits): Intro. to Financial Accounting Online: 5/24 – 8/6 (11 weeks)
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Break 8/8-8/22
Semester 4: Fall 2027
MGT 218 (3 credits): Intro. to Finance Online: 8/23 – 10/17 (8 weeks)
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FIN 215 (3 credits): Financial Statements Interpretation and Analysis Online: 10/18 – 12/12 (8 weeks)
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Graduation: Financial Management Certificate

Fast Track general homework expectation: 10-20 hours per week per course.

Prerequisites

  • MGT 218
    • Minimum grade of D in ACC 101.
  • FIN 215
    • Minimum grade of C in ACC 101.

Grids are subject to change. Updated March 11, 2026.

Last Updated: 4/1/26