Graduate Certificate in Investments

University of Toledo

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.

John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation