Graduate Certificate in Investments

A Graduate Certificate in Business is a program of study designed to help students understand a specific area of business and applications within the field. Ideal for both graduate students who seek to explore a specific area of concentration in business as well as working professionals seeking business education credentials to potentially advance in a current career or to build a foundation for a new career. Admissions to a graduate certificate does not guarantee admissions to a Neff College of Business and Innovation master’s program. In order for courses to count toward a Neff College of Business and Innovation certificate or master’s degree, a grade of “C” or better is required. Learning Outcomes PLO 1. Explore the principles of risk and return, risk-averse decision making, and the valuation of assets. PLO 2. Evaluate equity securities through fundamental, industry, and financial statement analysis. PLO 3. Analyze and explain the risk and valuation of fixed-income securities. PLO 4. Manage the interest rate and credit risks faced by financial institutions. PLO 5. Learn how derivative securities can be used for hedging and risk management.

Applicants Will Submit the Following:

Transcripts showing evidence of a Bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.7 cumulative G.P.A.

Resume

Application and Fee (if required)

for International Students:

International Students currently pursuing a graduate degree (masters, Ph.D., MD, JD) at The University of Toledo are eligible to apply for graduate certificates in business.

International students not currently enrolled in a graduate degree-seeking program with The University of Toledo are not eligible to apply for a graduate certificate program.

No GMAT or GRE will be required for admission to a Neff COBI graduate certificate, however if the student later applies to a graduate program at The University of Toledo, a GMAT/GRE score may be required. Refer to admission requirements for the program of interest.