The online Graduate Certificate in Investment Analysis at Boston University\u2019s Metropolitan College provides in-depth knowledge of investment strategies, asset valuation, and investment management. Graduates of the program will be prepared to excel at a variety of careers in finance involving analysis and valuation of financial assets as well as risk management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students will study the overall investment process as well as the key elements involved, such as asset allocation and security selection. They will obtain basic understanding of debt, equity, and derivatives securities such as options and futures contracts. Students will also learn about services provided by mutual funds and be able to construct portfolios with different risk levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The certificate in Investment Analysis provides students with an in-depth understanding of systematic and firm-specific risks, and how to reduce firm-specific risk by combining different securities in a portfolio. Additionally, students will study the capital asset pricing model (CAPM) concept; be able to calculate bond prices, accrued interest, promised yields, and realized yields; and understand active bond portfolio management. Moreover, students will learn how to value a firm using constant growth or multistage dividend discount models, financial statements, and financial ratio analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Graduate Certificate in Investment Analysis is also available on campus in Boston. Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Boston University\u2019s online Graduate Certificate in Investment Analysis consists of four required courses (16 units).<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Four courses\/16 credits) Curriculum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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