Financial Analysis Graduate Certificate

Help others make sound investment decisions.

Pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation.

The Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis will prepare students to pass the Level I CFA® Exam. This certificate will also provide a foundation for further study in preparation for the Level II and Level III CFA® Exams.

Areas of study include:

Ethical and Professional Standards
Quantitative Methods
Economics
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Corporate Finance
Equity Investments
Fixed Income
Derivatives
Alternative Investments
Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning

The certificate is ideally suited for people interested in pursuing or advancing a career in the financial services or corporate finance industries. Students are required to take a dedicated review course for the Level I CFA® Exam as part of the curriculum.

Career opportunities:

Financial Analyst
Portfolio Manager
Credit Analyst
Financial Advisor
Research Analyst
Risk Manager
Consultant
Chief Financial Officer

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Maximize your investment of time and money.
Missouri State's total costs are lower than most other universities in the state and well below the national average.

Financial aid and scholarships are available. In fact, Bears access more than $150 million in financial aid per year.

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Advance your skills with this accredited, flexible degree program.
Enjoy a high level of academic excellence. Full-time faculty develop and teach the same curriculum online as taught on-campus.

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