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Overview
The online graduate certificate in investments prepares students to enhance their analytical and financial decision-making skills. Students will gain cutting-edge knowledge of key topics in securities analysis (equity, fixed-income, derivative securities), portfolio management and more. For those who wish to pursue a career in financial services or advance their current career, earning this certificate can help distinguish students from their peers in the job market.
Quick facts
Official name
Graduate certificate in investmentsCampus
Program type
Graduate certificateAcademic home
Trulaske College of Business | Finance DepartmentDelivery mode
100% onlineAccreditation
Higher Learning Commission, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)Credit hours
12Estimated cost
$12,600.00*This cost is for illustrative purposes only. Your hours and costs will differ, depending on your transfer hours, your course choices and your academic progress. See more about tuition and financial aid.
Career prospects
Jobs may include
- Financial analyst
- Portfolio manager
- Wealth manager
- Personal financial planner
- Risk manager
Program structure
The online graduate certificate in investments is 100 percent online: no campus visits are required.
Courses are semester-based. Students typically take two classes each semester session and finish the program in nine months.
Further your education
If you choose to continue your education, this program offers a seamless transition from graduate certificate to a master’s in business (MSB) or finance (MSF).
The graduate certificate in investments exposes you to content relevant for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program.
Delivery
100% onlineCalendar system
Semester-basedTypical program length
9 monthsTypical course load
2 classes per semesterAccreditation
The University of Missouri is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. The Trulaske College of Business and the School of Accountancy are accredited by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
Faculty spotlight
Dr. Griswold is an Associate Teaching Professor of Finance. She has been recognized for outstanding student advising and teaching achievement at numerous universities, at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Dr. Griswold teaches Investment Banking and Capital Budgeting, among other courses, for the Department of Finance.
Dr. Johnson is an Associate Teaching Professor of Finance. He has had his research published in the Journal of Financial Research, Financial Practice and Education, Journal of Financial Planning, and has written over forty articles and done multiple interviews on the topic of reverse mortgages for the mainstream media. Dr. Johnson teaches Equity Securities Analysis (investments grad cert) and Advanced Financial Management (financial management grad cert).