Foundations of Financial Economics

What you'll learn

This Foundations of Financial Economics microcredential builds essential knowledge and skills needed to conduct in-demand economic analyses. You will be able to evaluate decision making under risk and uncertainty, central to understanding asset demand and portfolio allocation. You will study drivers of economic activity, able to model interest rates, conduct equity valuations, understand the impact of leverage on firm value, and facilitate asset pricing by estimating required returns. Successful completion of this microcredentials prepares all for continued study at the Master's level and provides existing finance professionals with specialized skills needed to keep pace and advance. This microcredential is also valuable to current graduate students seeking to distinguish themselves in a competitive job market.

A face to face microcredential from University at Albany (12 credits). Registration is completed with University at Albany.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

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What you can earn

Skills covered

Career outlook

Related occupations: Office Manager, Project Coordinator, Small Business Owner

Business and project skills apply in almost every industry.

Funding opportunities

You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.