Certificate in Investments
The Certificate in Investments will provide students with an in-depth understanding of the investments process and its key underlying elements, including asset allocation and security analysis. Students will gain an understanding of financial securities, asset classes (e.g., equities, bonds, real estate, and derivatives), and financial markets.
Requirements
Students can earn the Certificate in Investments by completing 15 credit hours of study. Students must achieve a GPA of 3.0 in the required and elective courses to earn the certificate.
| Certificate Requirements and Curriculum | 15 | |
| Required Courses | 6 | |
| FINANC 3000 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| or FINANC 2000 | Survey of Business Finance | |
| FINANC 4020 | Investments | 3 |
| Elective Courses (choose 9 credit hours) | ||
| FINANC 4030 | Financial Intermediaries and Markets | 3 |
| FINANC 4120 | Security Analysis | 3 |
| FINANC 4220 | Portfolio Management | 3 |
| FINANC 4310 | Financial Modeling and Databases | 3 |
| FINANC 4320 | Financial Futures and Options | 3 |
| FINANC 4450 | Financial Ethics and Professional Standards | 3 |
| FINANC 4620 | Investment Strategy of Warren Buffett | 3 |
| FINANC 4820 | Investment Fund Management | 3 |
| FINANC 4840 | Angel Capital Education Program | 3 |
For more information on the Investments Certificate, please visit our website at https://business.missouri.edu/programs-admissions/undergraduate/minors-and-certificates/undergraduate-certificate-investments.