2020-2021 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

Commercial Lending, Official Certificate Program

Central Connecticut State University is offering a timely program designed for today's credit analysts and lenders. This graduate-level certificate is intended for business and commercial lending professionals of all levels. Both experienced and inexperienced lenders will gain a comprehensive perspective through this program. The design of the certificate program is well-suited to financial institutions’ need for developing employees who are skilled in the technical aspects of business and commercial lending and have a well-rounded knowledge of how financial institutions work. In the commercial lending specialization courses, students will learn the analytical skills and decision-making techniques to recognize opportunities for successful commercial lending.

OCP Requirements (12 credits)

Core Required Courses (9 Credits)

FIN 531Corporate Finance

3

FIN 540Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation

3

FIN 560Commercial Lending

3

3 Credits of Advisor Approved Electives

FIN 550Money, Capital Markets and Banking

3

FIN 590Finance Seminar

3

Total Credit Hours: 12