Quantitative Financial Analytics Certificate Program

Develop a deeper understanding of how to analyze and interpret financial data, using industry-leading tools to create advanced analysis modeling. Learn how to build a better business model or financial forecast, turning key metrics into bottom-line results. Formats: Online | In-Person

Courses

5 Required

0 Elective

Methods

Online

F-1 Visa Eligible

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This program is perfect for...

Financial professionals looking to advance to roles such as quantitative analyst, model validation quantitative analyst, or a team lead in modeling and trading

Finance or business school graduates wanting to expand their capabilities

Those considering the CFA®, CMA®, and FPAC (formerly FP&A) Certifications

What you can learn.

Understand how to process and interpret financial data. Become more predictive with finances using data analysis techniques and tools that create clean, valuable data sets

Get hands-on with business modeling and analysis techniques, transforming data and modeling assumptions into analyses that drive the bottom line of your business

Discuss the processing and design challenges involved with different data analyses. Use business models to produce forecasts, simulations, and sensitivity analyses

Explore the elements of probability, probability distributions, estimation and confidence intervals, tests of significance and hypotheses, linear regression and correlation, time-series analysis, and principles of index numbers

Learn about linear and matrix algebra with an emphasis on demand/supply and cost/revenue analysis

Deep Dive into Quantitative Financial Analytics

This program is sure to future-proof your career in Finance. Our elite instructors teach a working knowledge of forecasting, evaluation, and analysis modeling – with the ultimate objective of transforming data and modeling assumptions into key metrics as well as bottom-line results.

Understand how to predict the payback period for an investment, how expenditures and cost savings will impact various parts of a business. Critically, you’ll discover how advanced analytics can help drive a balanced budget and business expansion.

You’ll learn the concepts of cost and production, allocation of resources through competition, forms of market competition, relation of size to efficiency, markets for productive factors, incentives and growth, and capital budgeting. Upon completion, students will understand how to assemble, organize, and interpret data as technology advances and for use in AI applications.

Format: Courses are offered in online and in-person formats. This certificate can be completed 100% online.

Duration: Complete the program in as little as 6 months. Typical pace is one year. Start any quarter.

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Step 1: Enroll in a Course

Courses in this program are open enrollment and paid for individually. You may take courses without committing to the program.

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Step 2: Become a Candidate

Establish candidacy in the certificate program to receive tailored information, lock in course requirements, and gain access to exclusive student benefits. Registration Fee: $200

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Important Note for International Students: Candidacy fees are included in your program fees and do not need to be paid separately.

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Cost and Fees

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application and Candidacy Fee

$200

Estimated Textbooks and Materials

$625

Estimated Program Tuition

$4525

Payment Options

Not eligible for VA Benefit
Federal Financial Aid is not available

Required Courses

Applying Data Science to Financial Services

This course is designed for the end-user with a focus on those using data science in the financial services, accounting, and auditing industries.

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Applying Economics to Business Decisions

This course examines the effort of the enterprise to secure profits and the nature of demand for its products. Instruction emphasizes both micro and macro-economic issues that have relevance in the business environment.

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Business Statistics

The intent of this course is to provide the fundamental quantitative knowledge necessary for professionals to utilize the results of analyses to enhance the decision-making process.

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Data Analysis and Business Modeling with Microsoft® Excel®

This course provides a thorough working knowledge of business modeling and analysis techniques with Microsoft Excel, with the ultimate objective of transforming data and modeling assumptions into actionable key metrics.

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Mathematical Solutions for Businesses

This course provides a fundamental background of quantitative techniques applicable for administrators in the public and private economic sectors, as well as a solid review of pre-MBA mathematics.

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An internship in finance is an opportunity to gain practical experience with leading firms and companies covering a variety of finance and investment-related job functions for a minimum of 120 hours.

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