Investments Certificate

Program features

Online, on-site, or both

Delivered in three formats: online, on-site, or a combination of both. Pick the format that works for your schedule.

Transferable credits

Should you choose to continue your education and apply for an MBA or MS degree, you can transfer up to 16 credits earned in this program.

Prep for the Chartered Financial Analyst

The curriculum is specially structured to prepare students for the CFA exams.

Flexible format

Complete this certificate in less than one year, or take as long as three years to complete. Find the schedule that works for you.

Curriculum

Mutual funds, trust departments, brokerage firms, and investment bankers are constantly looking for professionally trained financial managers. Today’s fast-paced, technology-driven investment environment demands that financial managers understand and employ the latest financial tools and techniques.

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University Catalog

The 2021 edition of the Carey Business School University Catalog is available.

The graduate certificate in investments is designed to meet the demands of professionals in the rapidly developing field of investments and finance. The certificate program is structured to complement preparation for the CFA exams.

Certificate requirements

Students are required to complete the graduate certificate in investments within three years. The certificate consists of eight courses (16 credits). All courses are two credits.

Required courses

BU.210.620 Accounting and Financial Reporting
BU.510.601 Statistical Analysis
BU.231.620 Corporate Finance
BU.232.701 Investments
BU.232.710 Derivatives
BU.232.720 Fixed Income

Electives

Finance elective 1
Finance elective 2

Note: MS in Finance and MBA students may add either the graduate certificate in Financial Management or the graduate certificate in Investments, but not both.

At A Glance

Program Details

Washington, D.C. and Baltimore

Part Time

Online

1-3 years, 16 credits

Tuition & Fees

Tuition Cost

$1,730 per credit

Fees

$500

Financial Aid

We offer numerous financial aid and scholarship options. Learn More.

Upcoming Deadlines

This certificate has a fall or spring start term only.
Spring 2023 | Round 1: September 1, 2022
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Part-Time Spring 2023 Application Deadlines

Deadlines	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3
Candidate deadline	September 1, 2022	October 12, 2022	December 1, 2022
Decision release	Rolling	Rolling	Rolling
Deposit deadline	4 weeks	4 weeks	4 weeks

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Tuition: $1,730 per credit
Application fee: $100

Tuition and fees

You are making a significant investment in your future, and we have options to assist in paying your tuition. From scholarships to financial aid to payment plans, Carey Business School offers a variety of choices.

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