The program exists to serve:
- Houston Financial Community: Local program whose graduates have experience with the valuation and portfolio management skills commonly used in financial services.
- Students: Rigorous year-long program integrating theory and practice that leads to a well-defined graduate credential. Complement to MBA or M.S. Finance degrees.
Elements of the Program
- The focus is on Finance and related disciplines as they apply to investment management, banking, venture finance and financial consulting.
- Students work in 4 teams as professional staff of a financial services company throughout the entire experience: Cougar Investment Fund, L.L.C., a private investment company.
- Small, select group of students return as "senior managers" and are responsible for leading teams and achieving overall objectives.
Target Audience
Individuals employed or who wish to be marketable as
- Securities/Banking/Insurance Managers: Business valuation, risk-management and fund accounting techniques used in Brokerage, Mutual Funds, Trust Management, Commercial Lending, Investment Banking and Insurance.
- Corporate Financial Managers: Understanding how financial markets assess the value of management decisions.
For additional information regarding the certificate program, please visit Bauer Graduate Certificates.

