GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION
Polytechnic Institute of NYU has an excellent reputation for producing technology specialists in engineering, computer science, telecommunications, science, mathematics, information management, technology management and a variety of other areas. Many of these individuals find employment in the financial services industry in New York. Generally, these individuals are technically superb, but often lack relevant and important financial knowledge. Specifically, they are not knowledgeable in the intricacies of the financial marketplace, the instruments trade, the foundation principles on which the industry rests, and the jargon of the industry.
There are also a significant number of highly qualified scientists and engineers with strong preparation in and extensive experience in the use of applied mathematics and computer science. The number of physicists and engineers who have very successful and highly rewarding careers in the financial services industry intrigues many of these individuals. Those who are contemplating career changes and do not want to obtain another graduate level degree will benefit from the market and product knowledge obtained from our Graduate Certificate Program in Financial Engineering. Once they establish the connection between their professional knowledge base and their application to finance, they can begin to visualize career potentials and opportunities.
The Graduate Certificate Program in Financial Engineering is an "add-on" to Polytechnic's existing graduate program in Financial Engineering. Graduating students seeking employment in the financial services industry and possessing this Certificate should have a sizeable advantage over job seekers lacking such a credential.
The Graduate Certificate in Financial Engineering prepares participants for the challenges of today's financial services industry. Completion of the 15-credit sequence offers students the means to implemtndynamic strategies in the complex and developing capital markets and financial technology divisions of investment and commercial banks, corporate treasury offices, government agencies, financial advisory firms, consulting firms, energy marketing firms, and other modern financial institutions.
Students who graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Financial Engineering may elect at a future date to obtain a Master of Science in Financial Engineering. Subject to the University's policies and rules of statue of limitation, they may apply the credits earned in the Certificate towards their Masters Degree.
Applicants for Certificate Programs must hold bachelor's degrees.
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