Finance Certificate: Professional Portfolio Management
A certificate program in finance will be of particular interest to financial professionals seeking to update their skills or acquire a new expertise, as well as to graduate students in the School of Business who wish to leverage their advanced degrees by stacking a complementary credential in their skills inventory. The Certificate in Professional Portfolio Management prepares individuals for rewarding career progression in the fields of securities analysis and investment management. The program of study develops the ethical framework and analytical skills to interpret the economic and behavioral landscape, evaluate the benefits and risks of derivatives and alternative investments on asset allocation, and manage investment portfolios for high net worth and institutional clients. In developing these competencies, the Professional Portfolio Management certificate incorporates the Level III curriculum of the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) Program administered by CFA Institute, where NJCU is an affiliated university. Students are encouraged to pursue the globally recognized CFA credential along with their certificate.
Courses taken toward the certificate can be applied to an M.S. specialization.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Courses (as required): | ||
| ACCT 501 | Financial Accounting I | 3 |
| FINC 504 | Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions | 3 |
| FINC 507 | Corporate Financial Management | 3 |
| Required Core Program: | 15 | |
| FINC 770 | Ethical and Professional Standards in Investment Management | 3 |
| FINC 771 | Analysis of Equity Investments | 3 |
| FINC 772 | Analysis of Debt Investments | 3 |
| FINC 774 | Analysis of Derivatives and Alternative Investments | 3 |
| FINC 775 | Advanced Portfolio Management | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 15 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Professional Portfolio Management Certificate, students will be able to:
- Identify ethical issues and understand the implications of social responsibility for sustainable business practices.
- Evaluate information and apply critical thinking skills to identify solutions and inform business decisions.
- Utilize technology, apply quantitative methods and interpret data to solve business problems.
- Integrate knowledge of core business concepts and collaborate productively as part of a team.
- Work effectively in a diverse environment and understand how global and cultural issues effect the organization and its stakeholders.
- Compose clear and concise forms of written communication to effectively convey ideas and information associated with business topics.
- Communicate business concepts effectively through oral presentation.