Global Investments Certificate

This unique certificate will provide a foundation on which to develop a more rigorous and holistic approach to the understanding and analysis of investments.  The curriculum was developed to complement and strengthen the role of an investment professional in fund management and administration, portfolio management, those involved in the structure or management and valuation of alternative investments, identifying and measuring risk, or evaluation of an acquisition.

Designed and delivered by a team of academics and practitioners from both the US and Luxembourg, the certificate will benefit the following groups:

• Individuals working in corporations, commercial and investment banks who focus on financial analysis, corporate finance, risk management and valuation.
• Those working in financial services desiring additional knowledge in corporate finance.
• Those with a dated MBA who need "refresher" work in financial analysis, and management, derivatives and risk management.
• Individuals wishing to switch from general business or marketing into a career with finance focus.

Program Structure

• Courses are academically accredited at the graduate level.
• Students participate in thirty-six hours of classroom instruction per course.
• Some completed courses may be applied toward the MBA Degree.  (Additional application requirements are necessary.)
• Certificate students attend courses with MBA students from a variety of backgrounds and companies, ensuring exposure to a broad range of learning experiences.

Admission Criteria

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
• Completed Graduate Application for Admission, including a resume and official undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
• One letter of recommendation from employers or faculty.
• Personal statement of interest in and qualifications for the graduate program.
• At least 3 years relevant business experience.
• Admission requires approval by the John F. Welch College of Business.

Program of Study:
12 credits plus prerequisite (if required)

Prerequisite     
WGB 603 Corporate Financial Management

Required course     
FN 663  Global Investments

3 Elective courses from the following list
FN 661  Global Financial Markets & Institutions
FN 668   Portfolio Management*
FN 669   Alternative Investments
FN 670   Mergers, Acquisitions and Joint Ventures*             
FN 672   Derivatives and Risk Management*                        

*FN 663 prerequisite

Some courses may require prerequisite academic work at the undergraduate or graduate level.  Please consult the graduate catalog or the course listings that follow.

***Please note that not all electives will be offered during the academic year.

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