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2016-2017 University Catalog

Financial Systems Engineering Graduate Certificate


Banner Code: VS-CERG-FNSE

School: Volgenau School of Engineering  

Department: Systems Engineering and Operations Research  

Financial systems engineering is a cross-disciplinary field which relies on mathematical finance, numerical methods, and computer simulations to make trading, hedging, and investment decisions, as well as facilitating the risk management of those decisions.  The Graduate Certificate in Financial Systems Engineering (FSE) is intended for students who want to advance their knowledge in global financial systems, financial engineering, and financial decision analysis.  Students get an understanding of the theory and/or tools of the financial systems, derivatives, investment analysis, and risk management.  The certificate may be pursued concurrently with any of the graduate degree programs in the Volgenau School of Engineering (VSE).

The FE certificate program will be open to all students who hold a BS degree in scientific and engineering disciplines from an accredited university program, with a GPA minimum established by VSE for all MS programs. Students who are already enrolled in a master’s program must submit an application form to enroll in this certificate program; all others must apply for graduate admission to this certificate program.

This graduate certificate may only be pursued on a part-time basis.

Certificate Requirements


To be eligible for a certificate in Financial Systems Engineering, students must complete three required courses (9 credits) plus one elective course (3 credits) with an average grade of B or better. The three required courses are as follows:

Elective Requirement


Choose one course from the following:

Total: 12 credits