Investments (Certificate) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology offers the Certificate of Investments (Certificate) as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Chicago, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for investments (certificate) and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 22, 2026.
About Investments (Certificate)
The Master of Science in Finance program at Stuart School of Business, ranked #5 in the United States by Financial Times, offers a variety of graduate and post-graduate certificate programs specifically designed for working professionals who want to enhance their specialized expertise to propel their careers forward.
The Certificate in Investments covers the characteristics, valuation, and risk management of fixed income instruments, development of the primary quantitative tools used in the portfolio selection process that features an emphasis on moving from a data set of historical information to the formulation of models, and exploration of commodities and managed futures.
Certificate students take courses alongside degree-seeking students and benefit from the same expert faculty, hands-on approach, and curriculum that is attuned to leading-edge finance practices and technologies.
Convenient for busy professionals, courses are scheduled in the evening at Illinois Techs Downtown Campus.
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Investments (Certificate) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Entry Requirements
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
- Minimum two years of related work experience
- Depending on previous academic coursework, the applicant may need to take additional prerequisite courses that may not count toward the certificate
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
English Program Requirements
International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:
- Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
- Graduates of U.S. high schools
- Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”
Career Opportunities after Completing Investments (Certificate)
The Certificate in Investments provides post-graduate finance professionals with the latest industry-relevant ideas, skills, and technologies targeted to their interests and career paths in investments.
Fee Information
United States of America, Chicago