Certificates

New England College of Business (NECB) professional certificate programs offer:

• Convenient, online and accredited courses
• Full college credit
• Relevant industry education

Accounting Basics Certificate

21 Credits - 7 Courses

This certificate offers seven introductory courses in accounting basics for entry-level employees and job seekers. Upon completing this certificate, students will understand the role of the banking industry as a financial intermediary, relate functions of bank departments and employees to overall operations and develop an understanding for how the financial services industry developed. Students should also have an understanding of basic accounting terminology and application. Classes include:

1. Financial Literacy
2. Principles of Banking or Principles of Financial Services
3. Accounting I
4. Accounting II
5. Business Ethics or Business Law
6. Business Mathematics
7. Financial Statements for Managers

Intermediate Accounting Certificate

21 Credits - 7 Courses

Prerequisite: Accounting Basics Certificate
This certificate offers core competencies through seven intermediate courses in accounting for employees with three to five years of experience in banking and financial industries. Upon completing this certificate program, students will be able to analyze and evaluate data and apply knowledge of lending standards to make prudent and ethical lending decisions. Students will also be able to establish a marketing budget, develop and implement a marking plan, understand the instruments of capital markets and calculate and more. Classes include:

1. Intermediate Accounting I
2. Intermediate Accounting II
3. Managerial/Cost Accounting
4. Business Ethics or Business Law
5. Statistics or Federal and State Individual Income Taxes
6. Financial Statement Analysis
7. Corporate Finance

Commercial Lending

21 Credits - 7 Courses

This certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to maneuver in this highly regulated and increasingly complex industry. Students will develop skills in understanding and managing a variety of borrowing situations as well as the ability to recognize trends that are common in commercial lending. Students will conduct research and apply advanced analysis techniques to evaluate economic and industry factors. They will also analyze a variety of borrowing situations and trends to develop the critical thinking and decision-making skills that are common in commercial lending. Ethical decision-making as it relates to commercial lending is an integral theme of this program. Courses include:

1. Business Mathematics
2. Accounting I
3. Commercial Lending Practices
4. Negotiable Instruments
5. Fundamentals of Financial Statement Analysis
6. Corporate Finance
7. Business Ethics

Forensic Accounting Certificate

21 Credits - 7 Courses

Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree
This certificate includes master's level coursework in auditing, fraud detection, asset recovery and loss prevention. Forensic accountants are in high-demand in multiple areas within the financial industry. Students interested in achieving forensic accounting certification are required to have earned a bachelor's degree previously. Courses include:

1. Introduction to Forensic Accounting
2. Fraud Examination and Techniques
3. Forensic Data Analysis
4. Asset Recovery & Loss Prevention
5. The Forensic Audit
6. Elective from Master's in Business Ethics and Compliance
7. Elective from Master's in Business Ethics and Compliance