Mutual Fund Management
Build skills and experience managing a successful portfolio of mutual or hedge funds—and grow wealth for clients and organizations.
Program details
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Commitment
Part-time, 1-3 years
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Entry Terms
Fall, Spring
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Visa Compliant
No
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STEM-designated
No
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Locations
Boston
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Program Options
Electives
This PROGRAM IS IDEAL FOR
Students interested in jobs like mutual fund manager or wealth management advisor
Current finance professionals looking to grow their repertoire of tools and techniques
Workers looking to add key skills now with a future master's degree in mind
Application deadlines
Build the skills you need to build and manage mutual funds
- Learn the essentials of managing fund investments—including analyzing markets, assessing and managing risk, allocating assets, maintaining compliance, and following ethical standards.
- Work with faculty and experienced entrepreneurs on projects and case studies that directly apply to business challenges.
- Build applied financial experience by joining the student management team of the 360 Huntington Fund—a real fund in Northeastern's endowment.
- Customize your education with a flexible schedule and electives relevant to your goals—including market analysis, investment analysis, risk management, portfolio management, and more.
- Chart your career path, explore employer opportunities, and refine your job search with dedicated support from our Graduate Career Center.
- Earn credits that you may be able to apply toward an eligible Northeastern master's degree or MBA program in the future.
Program options
Usually completed in three semesters, the Graduate Certificate in Mutual Fund Management is flexible enough to fit into your personal and professional life. With a mix of required courses and electives, you can tailor the program to your needs. Here's an example timeline for a September start, though actual schedules may vary. Your advisor will help you plan a schedule that fits your needs.
Typical program timeline
**Most finish in three semesters, but you can go at your own pace up to three years.
**Most finish in three semesters, but you can go at your own pace up to three years.
Experience-powered learning
Put your knowledge to work
At D'Amore-McKim, we excel at blending classroom instruction and academic theory with real-world, experience-driven learning. This approach broadens your knowledge, fosters creativity, and equips you to navigate the evolving demands of today's business world. From the moment you begin your program to the day you graduate, you'll gain valuable experiences that enhance your perspective and boost your confidence.
- Learn from renowned faculty who are seasoned practitioners and thought leaders
- Study real-world cases that vividly illustrate course concepts
- Apply theories in the workplace for immediate, practical impact
Additional experiential opportunities for D'Amore-McKim students
Some of your most valuable learning experiences happen outside the formal curriculum. Make the most of these opportunities to broaden your knowledge.
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for Credit
360 Huntington Fund
Make real investment decisions. Join the student-led mutual fund and manage part of Northeastern's endowment. You'll pitch stocks, make real investments, and build high-impact finance skills
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non Credit
Bloomberg Business Lab
Get Bloomberg certified. Harness powerful financial tools to analyze real-time data, earn Bloomberg Market Concepts and ESG certifications, and compete in global team challenges.
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non Credit
DATA Club
Tackle real-world data challenges. Sharpen your skills in R, Tableau, Python, and more through hands-on workshops, while networking with industry pros and competing resumé-building challenges.
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Non Credit
DATA Kips
Blend data with business. Join a supportive network of students and engage in peer-to-peer mentorship to apply data to strategic business decision-making. Participate as an expert or as a member.
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Non Credit
IDEA Student-Led Venture accelerator
Launch a venture—or help one grow. Build your startup or mentor early-stage teams in strategy, finance, or marketing.
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Non Credit
Micro-Internships
Gain experience on your schedule. Take on short-term, virtual, paid projects. Explore industries, build skills, and grow your network.
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Non Credit
Virtual Work Experience
Experience a day on the job–virtually. Explore industries and build skills through employer-designed simulations. It's a flexible, risk-free way to gain experience.
Locations
The finance courses are relevant to the current moment and offer so much more than what a textbook alone can teach you. Starting with the milestone of a graduate certificate, with the option to carry credits forward into a future master's degree, gave me the confidence to get started.
Jyo Mohapatra, Graduate Certificate Student '21
Careers & support
The dedicated experts at the Graduate Career Center will help you achieve your professional goals and emerge as a responsible, forward-thinking business leader. As you develop skills and gain experience, we'll help you set goals, prepare for the job search, explore learning opportunities beyond the classroom, and stay abreast of events and programs to grow your network.
Stackable credits
Considering a master's degree or MBA from D'Amore-McKim? Starting with a Graduate Certificate in Mutual Fund Management is a smart move. Complete the certificate with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and you may be able to apply your credits towards an eligible master's program or MBA at Northeastern.
Faculty & learning
Our world-class faculty bring years of experience, innovative leadership, and global perspectives to their teaching and are dedicated to preparing you for success in a rapidly evolving business world. Learn the analytical and quantitative methods of financial management as you form valuable relationships with mentors and advisors who will collaborate alongside you to solve the most pressing challenges in the field.
Alumni network
One of the most valuable benefits of earning your degree from D'Amore-McKim is the chance to become part of our elite alumni network. Numbering more than 65,500 members across 180+ countries, our alumni regularly connect through events, programs, services, chapters, volunteering, and more.
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