Graduate Certificate in Investment Analysis

Offered online and on campus, the Graduate Certificate in Investment Analysis at Boston University's Metropolitan College (MET) provides in-depth knowledge of investment strategies, asset valuation, and investment management. Designed for professionals already working in, or seeking positions in, investment research, risk management, security selection, and portfolio management, the program will prepare you to excel at a variety of careers in finance involving analysis and valuation of financial assets as well as risk management.

As you study the overall investment process, as well as the key elements involved, such as asset allocation and security selection, you will obtain basic understanding of debt, equity, and derivatives securities such as options and futures contracts. BU MET's Investment Analysis graduate certificate introduces services provided by mutual funds and ensures that you are able to construct portfolios with different risk levels, while gaining an in-depth understanding of systematic and firm-specific risksand how to reduce firm-specific risk by combining different securities in a portfolio. Additionally, you will study the capital asset pricing model (CAPM) concept, be able to calculate bond prices, accrued interest, promised yields, and realized yields, and understand active bond portfolio management. Moreover, you will learn how to value a firm using constant growth or multistage dividend discount models, financial statements, and financial ratio analysis.

8 - 12 Months to Completion, 2 semesters

TOEFL iBT:- 84 ( minimum scores in Reading-21, minimum scores in Listening-18, minimum scores in Speaking-23, minimum scores in Writing-22)
IELTS:- 6.5
Prior to starting a certificate course, students are required to submit a certificate application and evidence of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or the international equivalent)