Career Opportunities

Forge your path to a brighter future

The Graduate Certificate in Investments can deepen your understanding of financial markets and best practices for investing. Earning your certificate can position you to pursue a decision-making role with more responsibility, such as a portfolio manager or investment analyst.

Depending on your professional experience, your certificate can lead to . . .

  • A position with more responsibility
  • Better job security
  • A higher salary
  • A new opportunity in another industry
  • A wider professional network

Get guidance from career experts

As a graduate certificate student, you'll have the opportunity to work with experienced career counselors from Northeastern's office of Employer Engagement and Career Design to figure out how to best leverage your new credential for professional growth.

  • Meet one-on-one with a career counselor or drop by the Career Studio during office hours for quick questions
  • Take advantage of live coaching labs and self-paced Canvas modules to get the latest on the changing employment landscape
  • Explore job openings and discuss possibilities for advancement in your current industry or organization
  • Find networking opportunities with corporate partners and Northeastern alumni
  • Take advantage of cutting-edge tech tools on our website—polish your resume with the VMock SMART Resume Platform or practice interviewing techniques via Big Interview

Join our vibrant community of alumni

One of the most valuable benefits of earning your certificate at Northeastern is the chance to become part of our elite alumni network. As you study and participate in experience-fueled learning projects, you'll make connections that can last a lifetime with peers in the classroom, distinguished guest speakers, and faculty mentors. You'll join a large, energetic, and connected group of alums who truly enjoy giving back to the Northeastern community.

You'll join a large and energetic group of MBA alumni from D'Amore-McKim, numbering more than 58,000 members, as well as 300,000+ Northeastern grads who enjoy giving back to the community. Our alumni network spans 181 countries, with members who regularly connect through events, programs, services, chapters, volunteering, and more.

Get connected to our network