Introduction to Investment Banking edX - online learning platform

Overview

This Introduction to Investment Banking Professional Certificate in collaboration with New York Institute of Finance - NYIFx will improve your financial literacy so that you can speak with confidence when starting or advancing your career in ​investment ​banking and finance.

Key Facts

Taught by instructors with decades of experience on Wall Street, this introductory professional certificate will equip students from a wide range of backgrounds, including business, economics, engineering, sciences, and mathematics, with the knowledge and skillset ​needed ​to break into Investment Banking and Finance.



 In just a few weeks, you will learn the ins and outs of the financial industry and get introduced to 3 core areas of investment banking including M&A, Corporate Finance & Valuation Methods, and Credit Risk & Credit Analysis.

Learn about key concepts and theories in M&A and how M&A deals are structured. Study the determinants of value, foundations of financial markets, and capital budgeting. Understand risk management, credit principles, and business risk as they relate to a borrower.



If your goal is a career in investment ​banking and finance, this introductory Professional Certificate program is for you!



Job Outlook

• Investment banking analyst jobs projected to grow 10% from 2021 to 2031, faster than 5% projected growth rate for all occupations. (Source: The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS))
• The average Investment Banking Analyst salary in the United States is $78,519 as of February 27, 2023, but the salary range typically falls between $66,820 and $94,049. (Source: salary.com)
• Career prospects for people with similar training include Investment Manager, Treasury Analyst, Investment Specialist, Strategic Planning Analyst, and Investment Portfolio Management. (Source: salary.com)