Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis

The Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis offers a comprehensive introduction to finance. It is intended for learners interested in launching or advancing their careers in the financial services sector. The certificate focuses on core professional competencies in financial analysis and provides opportunities for learners interested in investment management, financial technology, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing. The competencies acquired in the Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis are directly relevant to the Level 1 CFA® Exam.This program should enable you to:Evaluate practices, policies, and conduct according to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional ConductInterpret summarized financial and economic data based on the current economic theory and statistical methodsAnalyze and evaluate the financial statements of publicly traded corporations relative to the US GAAP and IFRS accounting standardsUse analysis and principles to inform both the decisions a corporate issuer must make, related to capital projects and capital structure, and the decisions an asset manager must make, relative to an investment policy

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an approved university with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.2/4.0 in the last two years of full-time academic studies.