Graduate Certificate in Investments and Portfolio Management

The graduate certificate in investments and portfolio management provides background and training in the theory and practice of the various methods of investment analysis and selection. Subjects covered include risk–reward analysis of security investments, including analysis of national economy, industry, company, and markets, legal environment, active and passive portfolio management techniques, portfolio performance evaluation, as well as practical experience in security selection and portfolio management.

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Visit the School of Business website for admissions information.

Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:

The GW School of Business
Attn: Graduate Admissions
2201 G Street, NW, Suite 550
Washington, DC 20052

Contact for questions:

business@gwu.edu
202-994-1212)
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday

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The following requirements must be fulfilled: 12 credits, including 9 credits in required courses and one 3-credit elective course.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required
MBAD 6235	Finance
FINA 6223	Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
FINA 6239	Applied Portfolio Management *
or FINA 6290	Special Topics
FINA 6242	Real Estate Valuation and Investment

*If FINA 6290 is taken, it must be on the topic of Investment Analysis Venture Capital.