Level up your investments know-how
Perhaps you're looking to work in an investment role - portfolio management, real estate, wealth management, or futures & options, to name a few — or maybe you want to understand investing better for your own personal benefit.
No matter your motivation, an Investment Management Certificate is the best way to get you to your goal. It's MBA-level courses and globally acclaimed course content in one neat package.
The four-course program covers financial management principles, portfolio management, real estate finance and investments, wealth management, and more.
If you want to keep going after your certificate, you're already well on your way. Credits you earn can count toward the lowa MBA.
At a glance
Delivery
Online, with occasional in-person courses in Des Moines.
Curriculum
Complete four courses (two required courses + two electives)
Format
Primarily 8-week courses, meeting one night a week, no Fridays or weekends.
Time to complete
As little as 1 year, depending on course availability.
Cost
$9,000 (Four courses at $2,250 each)
Admission
No entrance exam required.
Certificate curriculum
Four courses are required to earn your concentration. Courses are subject to change.
Required courses:
- Managerial Finance—MBA:8180*
- Portfolio Management—FIN:9200
* If this course is waived, you'll take another approved elective from the list below in its place.
Elective options (choose 2):
All finance electives (except FIN:9160) require you to complete Managerial Finance first.
- Derivatives—FIN:9210 (Prerequisites: FIN:9200 and MBA:8180)
- Financial Modeling and Firm Valuation—FIN:9150
- Quantitative Finance and Machine Learning—FIN:9160 (No prerequisite required)
- Real Estate Finance and Investments—FIN:9230
- Wealth Management—FIN:9350
Take the next step
Find out what you’ll need to apply for your Investment Management Certificate, when to submit your application, and more.