International Risk Management Certificate online

Get up to speed on the issues and challenges in the international risk landscape.

A bachelor's degree is required for admission into this certificate program.

Apply by: 1/5/25
Start class: 1/27/25

Program Overview

Curious about our International Risk Management Certificate online program?

$8,936.25 Total Tuition
As few as 6 months Duration
15 Credit Hours

The International Risk Management Certificate online program from WP prepares you to identify, assess and mitigate risk factors within domestic and global financial marketplaces. You will delve into important topics such as international business environments, investment analysis of the Modern Portfolio Theory, international economic transactions, derivatives strategies and hedging risks.

The AACSB-accredited International Risk Management certificate program is taught by experienced and supportive faculty and features an innovative and career-focused curriculum. Be a well-rounded international risk management professional ready to add value to your current position, transition to a new career or higher-level role or prepare for graduate studies.

With this certification in international risk management, you can apply credit hours earned toward one of the specialized MBA programs at WP, saving you time and money.

In this program, you will learn:

  • The importance of a comprehensive risk management strategy for businesses of all types and sizes
  • How professionals manage and mitigate risk in today’s fast-paced business world
  • The importance of a comprehensive risk management strategy for businesses of all types and sizes
  • How professionals manage and mitigate risk in today’s fast-paced business world
$8,936.25 Total Tuition
As few as 6 months Duration
15 * Credit Hours
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William Paterson University’s Cotsakos College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

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Tuition

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The International Risk Management Certificate online program from William Paterson University features affordable tuition and pay-by-the-course convenience.

Tuition breakdown:

$8,936.25 Total Tuition
$595.75 Per Credit Hour

Tuition breakdown:

$8,936.25 Total Tuition
$595.75 Per Credit Hour

Calendar

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Ideal for working professionals, William Paterson University online certificate programs are delivered in a flexible format with accelerated coursework and six start dates each year.

Now enrolling:

1/5/25 Apply Date
1/27/25 Class Starts
TermStart DateApp DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition DeadlineClass End DateTerm Length
Spring I1/27/251/5/251/8/251/17/251/22/253/16/257 weeks
Spring II3/24/253/2/253/5/253/14/253/19/255/11/257 weeks
Summer I5/19/254/27/254/30/255/9/255/14/257/6/257 weeks
Summer II7/14/256/22/256/24/257/3/257/9/258/31/257 weeks
Fall I9/8/258/17/258/20/258/29/259/3/2510/26/257 weeks

Now enrolling:

1/5/25 Apply Date
1/27/25 Class Starts

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Admissions

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We offer a streamlined admission process for the International Risk Management Certificate online program to help you get started right away. Please read the admission requirements, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.

The requirements include:

  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
  • Transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended
  • GPA of 2.75 or higher

You must meet the following requirements for admission to this certificate online program:

  • Submit online application and $50 application fee
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA OR a master’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended

Official transcripts, tests scores, and other documents should be sent from the granting institutions to:

Email address: [email protected]

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Office of Graduate Admissions and Enrollment Services
William Paterson University
Morrison Hall 102
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ 07470

Courses

Preview our International Risk Management Certificate online curriculum.

For the International Risk Management Certificate online program, you must complete 15 credit hours of core courses. All courses are seven weeks in length.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
This course deals with the environment in which international business is conducted, including economic and financial relations, environmental and strategic factors that affect business operations within different nations. Topics include international trade, the balance of payment, exchange rate determination, hedging of foreign exchange exposure, tariffs and other trade restrictions, economic development, economic integration, and international economic organizations within different nations. Also reviewed are the economic, political and cultural conditions that influence international business.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
This course provides an analysis of the Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) and valuation of securities. It explores the risk and return characteristics of various financial investment instruments, such as stocks, fixed income securities, options, and other derivatives. The student develops an understanding of pricing processes, valuation models, efficient markets, international capital markets, and rational expectations. The student is also exposed to global financial markets from the perspective of long-term investments. A simulation portfolio investment game is conducted in the class. The course extensively uses both global and domestic real-time data available at the trading floor.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
A study of the theoretical and empirical bases for international economic transactions among nations. Emphasis is placed on understanding various theories of trade; cost and benefits of international specialization; and protectionism, quotas, tariffs, and trade policy. In addition, the course examines several topics in international finance such as exchange rate determination, balance of payments, and open economy macroeconomics.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
This course covers introduction to derivatives and basic trading strategies. Attention is paid to two primary types of derivative securities: options and futures. It examines the nature of various strategies involving futures and options on stocks, stock indexes, currencies, and underlying futures. Both the standard binomial and Black-Scholes option pricing models are developed to value the options and futures. The feature of embedded options in convertible bond and other exotic options is discussed.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
This course is directed toward students interested in understanding how large-scale complex risk can be quantified, managed, and hedged. We identify the enterprise and business risks; regulatory requirements such as Basel I, II, III; and techniques to measure and report risk. This course will enhance MBA students' potential ability to pursue career opportunities in financial banks, credit analysis, and other related areas.

*While some students will be able to complete the certificate within the stated 15 credits, others will need up to 3 additional credits if they did not complete coursework that serves as prerequisite for the courses in the certificate program.

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