Graduate Certificate in Risk Management in Finance
The Graduate Certificate in Risk Management in Finance prepares you to assess and manage various types of financial risks in the global economy. Coursework covers tools for identifying, measuring, evaluating, and managing risks, with practical emphasis on the perspective of corporate financial managers and the use of modern financial technology in the creation of value for shareholders. Electives allow you to further examine fixed-income securities, enterprise risk management, or data analytics and credit risk.
The program is designed for students who have completed prior undergraduate or graduate coursework in finance. If you do not meet the prerequisite, you should begin with our Finance certificate.
This certificate program is designed to be completed part-time in two semesters on campus. If you apply to the MS in Finance (MSF) degree program or another graduate business degree program, you may be able to apply the courses in this certificate program to reduce the time it will take to complete your master’s degree.
Courses are taught by leading finance faculty at the Sawyer Business School, which is ranked among the best in the world.
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Applying to the Graduate Certificate in Risk Management
Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester: July 15 (International Applicants), August 15 (Domestic Applicants), then rolling
- Spring Semester: December 1 (International Applicants), January 4 (Domestic Applicants), then rolling
- Summer Semester: April 1 (priority), then rolling
Learn about the advantages of priority applications.
Application Materials
- Completed application
- $50 Application Fee (waived for students who visit campus)
- Resume
- Unofficial transcripts of all post-secondary work. Admitted students enrolling in the program will need to have official transcripts, including proof of degree conferral, on file prior to their first class
- Goal Statement (essay)
- Letter of Recommendation (learn more)
- Official GMAT or GRE scores (Note: Testing requirements vary by program, and some students may qualify for a waiver. Learn more.)
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE-Academic Scores (international students only)
Note: Students must have passed a university-level statistics course in the past five years or have equivalent industry experience.
Graduate Certificate in Risk Management (2022-2023)
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Financial Assistance Information
Federal student loan aid may be available for this program--see Federal Student Aid for details and use Suffolk's code: 002218. Suffolk University also offers several options to help you finance your graduate studies. Learn about the discounts that may be available to you.
Visit Student Financial Services to view graduate loan and financing options.