Master the essentials of managing bonds, stocks and portfolios.
The finance industry is dynamic and constantly evolving. When it comes to assets, employers and individuals look for professionals with expertise in this area to help them manage risk and address market changes in an often turbulent landscape.
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Investments introduces you to the analysis and application of investment data, techniques, and how they can be utilized across various portfolios and markets.
Strong portfolio management is a significant competitive advantage, but executing it requires specific skills. After completing the Graduate Certificate in Applied Investments, you will be ready to navigate this fast-paced, ever-changing market and help companies optimize their assets and management.
Interested in earning your Master of Business Administration degree? At CSU's College of Business, you can start with a certificate and finish with an MBA. The credits earned in this certificate can be applied toward the College's Online MBA, Mosaic MBA or Evening MBA programs, but please note that completion of this certificate does not guarantee admission into an MBA.
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The Applied Investments Graduate Certificate program at the Colorado State College of Business is a dynamic and specialized educational opportunity designed for individuals seeking to excel in the field of investments. This program stands out for its rigorous curriculum, which combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, enabling students to develop a deep understanding of investment strategies, portfolio management, and risk assessment. With a strong emphasis on real-world experience, students have the opportunity to manage actual investment portfolios, gaining valuable hands-on insights and enhancing their decision-making abilities.
The program's faculty, composed of industry experts, provide mentorship and guidance, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of today's financial markets and excel in careers as investment analysts, portfolio managers, or financial advisors. The Applied Investments Graduate Certificate at the Colorado State College of Business is the ideal choice for those looking to sharpen their investment acumen and advance their careers in the finance sector.
Every credit you complete while getting your Graduate Certificate in Applied Investments can be applied to our other business master’s programs, like our Online MBA or Evening MBA.
What you'll learn
In a graduate certificate program of applied investments, students can expect to learn:
- Gain expertise in constructing and managing investment portfolios, including asset allocation, diversification, and risk management strategies.
- Develop a deep understanding of financial markets, including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and alternative investments, and learn how to analyze market trends and data.
- Master techniques for valuing financial assets and securities, including equity valuation models and fixed-income security analysis.
- Learn to assess and mitigate various forms of investment risk, including market risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk.
- Explore different investment strategies, such as value investing, growth investing, and quantitative strategies, and understand their application in various market conditions.
Certificate at a Glance
| Delivery: |
Online |
| Length: |
Courses are offered such that the certificate may be completed in 4 semesters |
| Tuition: |
$998 per credit for 2022-2023 |
| Credits: |
10‡ |
| Certificate awarded: |
Graduate Certificate in Applied Investments
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‡Additional prerequisite coursework may be required.
What You'll Learn:
In a graduate certificate program of applied finance, students can expect to learn:
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Operation of financial markets, techniques for security valuation and portfolio management
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Quantitative research process, data interpretation and translation and model selection and analysis
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Alternative investments can affect the risk and return characteristics of portfolios, including hedge funds, EFTs, private equity, futures, commodities, and real estate.
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How human emotions and psychological factors influence financial decision-making and financial markets
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Various aspects of real estate finance and investment, including a broad spectrum of principles and terms including legal concepts, financing methods, calculations and decisions, valuation, and investment.
Certificate at a Glance
| Delivery: |
Online |
| Length: |
Courses are offered such that the certificate may be completed in 4 semesters |
| Tuition: |
$998 per credit for 2024-2025 |
| Credits: |
10‡ |
| Certificate awarded: |
Graduate Certificate in Applied Investments
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| Courses and curriculum: |
Download your course roadmap
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‡Additional prerequisite coursework may be required.
Admissions, Deadlines and Financial Aid
Learn more about admissions requirements to enroll in our spring or fall sessions. Visit tuition and aid for information on the latest tuition benefits available to you.
- Fall
Admission
Apply by July 31
- Spring
Admission
Apply by Jan 1