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Build smarter portfolios

Mutual funds, trust departments, brokerage firms, and investment bankers are constantly looking for professionally trained financial managers. The Investments Certificate prepares you to understand the latest financial tools and techniques that today’s technology-driven investment environment requires. Learn to make informed financial decisions in complex markets and gain expertise in portfolio construction, equity and fixed-income analysis, and global capital markets.

Through courses in investments, valuation, and portfolio management, you’ll apply theory to real-world finance challenges. Expert faculty help you evaluate risk, analyze financial data, and design investment strategies. This fully online program is built for professionals advancing in asset management, corporate finance, or investment banking. The certificate can stand alone, stack into the Flexible MBA or specialized master's programs, or pair with the MS in Applied Economics for a dual finance-economics perspective.

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Benefits & Highlights

  • Build advanced skills in portfolio management, valuation, and financial analysis.
  • Learn to apply investment strategies across global markets.
  • Earn a specialized credential that can stand alone or stack into a Flexible MBA or part-time specialized master's degrees at Carey.

Who Should Apply

  • Professionals wanting to deepen their investment analysis skills

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Our admissions team is here to help you explore how the Investments Certificate fits into your goals. Whether you’re advancing in your current finance role, transitioning careers, or considering a future MBA or specialize master’s, we’ll help you design your path forward.

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Jackie Reid

Jackie Reid

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The value of investment expertise

Specialized finance skills are among the most sought-after in today’s job market. A credential in investments can open doors to higher salaries, expanded career opportunities, and leadership positions in finance.

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industry growth

Employment of financial analysts will grow 8% by 2032, faster than average. (BLS, 2024)

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more earning power

Finance professionals with advanced investment training earn up to 20% more. (CFA Institute, 2024)

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career flexibility

Investment expertise is in demand across banking, consulting, and corporate finance. (Deloitte, 2025)

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Admission

Admission to the Investments Certificate is open to professionals with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. The admissions review emphasizes academic readiness, professional experience, and your motivation for pursuing advanced training. No GMAT or GRE is required.

  • Completed online application
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Résumé  or CV
  • 1 essay
  • 1 letter of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Optional GMAT/GRE score
  • $100 application fee

Applications can be submitted through the Johns Hopkins University-wide platform. Select Carey Business School as your preferred school and the upcoming term you are applying to, then upload all required materials. As soon as our team has received your completed application, we will review your file and follow up with you on next steps.

Start with a Carey graduate certificate and keep going—transfer your earned credits directly into our Flexible MBA or online specialized master's degrees. Seamlessly stack your learning to accelerate your path to a full graduate degree and reduce overall tuition. Turn immediate, career-ready skills into a powerful pathway.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

DeadlinesRound 1Round 2Round 3
Candidate DeadlineFebruary 4, 2026March 4, 2026April 15, 2026
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Deposit Deadline4 weeks4 weeks4 weeks

CURRICULUM

The Investments Certificate is a 6 course, 12-credit program. The curriculum is specifically structured to prepare students for the CFA exams.

Core curriculum

foundations

Gain a deeper understanding of investments, valuation, and capital markets, preparing you for advanced roles in finance.

Required courses:

  • Accounting and Financial Reporting
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Corporate Finance
  • Investments
  • Derivatives
  • Fixed Income

Beyond the Classroom

Leverage the Johns Hopkins ecosystem

A global network of 260,000+

Carey's location within a top research institution gives you access to industry expertise and connects you with peers across industries who are driving innovation worldwide.

From the classroom to your job

Real-world skills from day one

Apply skills you learn in the classroom directly to your career, building your professional presence and building for what’s next in your career.

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