Investments, Graduate Certificate (Boston)

Northeastern University D’Amore-McKim School of Business’s Graduate Certificate in Investments equips students with a deep understanding of global markets, financial best practices, and quantitative and analytical tools.

In just four courses—with the option to take a fifth course to deepen their knowledge base—students study cutting-edge theories and quantitative tools for identifying, valuing, and analyzing investment choices. Depending on their chosen electives, students explore critical topics in greater depth, such as real estate investing, personal financial planning, risk management, and insurance.

Core Requirement

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
FINA 6203	Investment Analysis	3

Electives

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
In consultation with advisor, complete 9 graduate-level semester hours from the following for which prerequisites have been met. Some courses may also apply to requirements of the MBA program.		9
ACCT 6200	Financial Reporting and Managerial Decision Making 1
FINA 6211	Financial Risk Management
FINA 6212	Fixed-Income Securities and Risk
FINA 6213	Investment Banking
FINA 6217	Real Estate Finance and Investment
FINA 6339	Quantitative Portfolio Management
FINA 6360	Fund Management for Analysts (3 credits total)
or FINA 6361	Fund Management for Managers
HRMG 6200	Managing People and Organizations
INTB 6200	Managing the Global Enterprise
MECN 6200	Global Competition and Market Dominance
MKTG 6200	Creating and Sustaining Customer Markets
STRT 6200	Strategic Decision Making in a Changing Environment

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

12 total semester hours required; may take a maximum of 15 semester hours
Minimum 3.000 GPA required