Investments, Undergraduate Certificate
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What Can I Do with a Certificate in Investments?
You may also participate in the CFA Global Investment Research Challenge, a global competition that provides you the opportunity to write a research report on a local company, and present your findings to senior investment professionals. You will compete against student teams from across the southwest, with the hope of winning and being able to compete at the global level. Throughout the certificate program, the emphasis is on the direct, real-world application of the curriculum. These real-world investment experiences will help to build your résumé and prepare you as you move forward in an investment career.
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University Requirements
To receive an undergraduate certificate (at least 15 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.
Please be aware that federal financial aid is not available for some certificates, if the certificate is pursued and completed as a stand-alone certificate (i.e., not completed concurrently with a degree program). See the "Details" tab for additional information.
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In addition to University Requirements:
- Complete individual plan requirements.
Please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 15 |
| Major GPA | 2.0 |
| Highest Mathematics Required | MAT 119 |
| Additional Admission Requirements | Required |
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Additional Admission Requirements
- Admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
The W.A. Franke College of Business (FCB) offers more than a dozen undergraduate certificates, some of which are open to all Northern Arizona University students.
For a list of certificates open to non-business majors, contact the Office of Academic Services in the FCB.
The FCB does not accept upper-division transfer credits from programs not accredited by the AACSB (such as the University of Phoenix or the Bachelor of Business Administration program at NAU).
You must complete 9 units of certificate coursework that are not used in your major, minor, or other certificates, and you must complete at least 60% of certificate coursework at Northern Arizona University.
Certificate Requirements
Take the following 15 units with a minimum GPA of 2.0:
Select two courses from the following (6 units):This certificate is available only for those students with the Business Professional Program Milestone.
- You must have completed all of the coursework used to fulfill these requirements within the last 10 years.
This certificate may only be pursued and completed concurrently with a degree program. This certificate is not available as a stand-alone certificate.
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also take. For prerequisite information click on the course or see your advisor.