UMass Boston

Learn to apply quantitative techniques to solve complex issues.

The Investment Management & Quantitative Finance graduate certificate* program offered by UMass Boston will provide you with a competitive advantage in the business of investment analysis and wealth management. The curriculum is designed to teach core quantitative methods and data analytic skills necessary to succeed in the current investment and wealth management profession.

*Course credit from a certificate will count toward a graduate degree should you choose to continue.

In this program, you will:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of investment management, financial markets, and quantitative methods
• Build a strong foundation in financial theory and empirical research
• Learn how to analyze financial data using statistical and computational methods
• Develop skills in investment strategy development, portfolio management, risk management, and asset valuation
• Gain an understanding of the legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks that govern the financial industry

Career Possibilities

Analyze financial data, create models, and make recommendations to management on important decisions as a financial analyst. Take on the responsibility of advising companies and governments on mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, and other large financial transactions as an investment banker. Or, manage and invest funds on behalf of individuals, companies, and organizations as a portfolio manager. These are just a few of the possibilities.

Become a(n):

• Financial Analyst
• Quantitative Analyst
• Risk Manager
• Portfolio Manager
• Investment Banker
• Financial Advisor

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