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Overview
Building on Northwestern’s liberal arts framework, this certificate teaches students skills related to corporate finance, capital markets and securities pricing.
Key facts
Graduates of the Financial Economics certificate at the Northwestern University will be prepared for business responsibilities that include:
- Cash-flow analysis and building financial models
- Devising financing and capital structure strategies
- Analysis of mergers and acquisitions
- Researching capital budgets and other investment decisions
- Analyzing portfolio investments and asset management choices
- Developing and evaluating risk-management strategies
- Generating cash flow forecasts and valuation estimates
- Facilitating and preparing for client meetings
Programme Structure
The program focuses on the following areas:- Principles of Finance
- Investments
- Derivatives
- Topics in Financial Economics: Accounting and Financial Decisions
- Accounting and Business Finance
- Macroeconomics
- Industrial Economics
- Mathematical Economics
- Economics of Risk and Uncertainty
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Evanston, United States
Disciplines
Economics Finance View 140 other Short Courses in Finance in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Northwestern undergraduate students who meet the following eligibility requirements may submit an online application for admission to the program:
- Maintain status as an undergraduate student in Northwestern University.
- Complete specific quantitatively-oriented prerequisite courses.
Admission to the program is competitive; approximately 50 students are accepted per certificate, per year. Acceptance is based on student’s grades,personal essay and a letter of recommendation from Northwestern faculty members.
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Evanston
United States
1100 - 1500 USD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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