Program Overview

Program Overview

The Certificate in Risk Management covers credit risk, market risk, and the time series analysis tools useful for estimating these risks. Courses include exercises with large data sets so students can learn to apply a variety of quantitative tools.

Program Details

Program Type

• Certificate/Non-degree

Degree

• Certificate

Department

• Business

College

• Stuart School of Business

Program Location

• On Campus

Key Topics Covered

• Issues related to investment and its risk management, including statistical techniques around asset returns and asset volatilities
• Models used to analyze credit risk exposures
• The econometric theory and practice of time series analysis, with an emphasis on practical skills

Curriculum

This certificate requires three semester-length courses (nine credit hours total). Each course meets once a week for 15 weeks.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
• Work experience is preferred
• Completion of MSF 501, MSF 502, MSF 503, MSF 504, MSF 505, and MSF 506 OR equivalent as demonstrated by coursework in calculus, python programming, basic statistics, asset pricing theory (CAPM and APT), understanding of the futures and options markets, and introductory accounting

Career Opportunities

The Certificate in Risk Management provides finance professionals with the latest industry-relevant ideas, skills, and technologies targeted to their interests and career paths in risk management.

Designed for Busy Professionals

Stuart School of Business Certificates Are:

• Targeted: Get the specific, career-focused education you need now
• Evening courses at Illinois Tech’s Conviser Law Center in downtown Chicago, located one block west of Union Station and near Ogilvie Transportation Center
• Take one or more courses at a time

Your Certificate Credit Is Stackable

The Certificate in Risk Management is stackable, which means that all nine credit hours automatically apply if you choose to pursue the Illinois Tech M.S. in Finance degree.

Featured Faculty

Sang Baum “Solomon” Kang

Assistant Director, Undergraduate Programs in Business Associate Professor of Finance

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