Certificate in Credit Risk Management

Develop the expertise to spot and manage credit risk effectively

The Certificate in Credit Risk Management is designed to provide you with key tools and insights to identify and manage credit risk among private and public entities in global markets. You will learn critical skills such as how to evaluate borrowers using financial ratios, assess the strength and quality of cash flows, and identify and mitigate credit issues. You will be taught by credit risk professionals who will provide hands-on, experiential learning opportunities to apply your newly developed skills in real-world situations.

This financial risk management certificate is designed primarily for individuals seeking core knowledge in credit risk management. Early career professionals will find this to be a valuable credential to possess as they target roles requiring these skills within private firms such as banks, insurance companies, finance companies, rating agencies, advisory firms, as well as public entities. The Certificate in Credit Risk Management consists of two required foundational financial risk management courses and two electives, and it is expected to take up to two semesters to complete.

For questions about the program, please contact sps.finance@nyu.edu.

Develop the expertise to spot and manage credit risk effectively

Format

Online

Requirements

4 courses

Estimated Total Certificate Cost

$5,760*

*Based on course prices for AY 24-25, subject to change.

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Why This Certificate?

Acquire Foundational Knowledge

Learn the key financial ratios used to analyze credit risk.

Learn Advanced Tools

Access the ability to apply credit risk management tools and techniques to assess creditworthiness in real-world situations.

Prepare for a Credit Risk Management Career

Develop the skills needed for roles such as credit risk managers and analysts in a variety of firms.

Hone Analytical Skills

Become an expert in areas highly valued by commercial and investment banks, corporations, private equity, hedge funds, and credit rating firms.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Certificate Specifics

Students can complete the certificate in one year. However, students are able to enroll in courses at their own pace and have up to three years to complete the certificate.  

 

There is no formal application for the Certificate in Credit Risk Management. We ask that you complete the Declaration of Candidacy form and you can enroll in available courses either online or by calling the Student Services Department at 212-998-7150.

Students are encouraged to enroll as soon as course registration opens on the website but must register no later than two weeks before the course start date.

 

No. The Certificate in Credit Risk Management does not require any prerequisites, and all courses can be taken in any sequence.

 

No, students pay for each course at the time of registration. Each course is paid individually as you enroll in each course.

If you have additional questions regarding this certificate, contact sps.finance@nyu.edu.

General Certificate FAQ

It’s preferable if you do, but you can still declare candidacy even after taking a course. Declaring candidacy does not commit you to completing it, but you will receive a 10% discount on future NYU SPS continuing education courses.

 

Assuming the course is part of the certificate, yes, but only if the course was taken within an acceptable time frame. The academic department gives students a specific amount of time to complete a certificate. The start date would be adjusted to the first class to which we applied the discount.  

 

Yes, if a student declares candidacy for a certificate and achieves an average overall grade of B or higher in courses counting toward the certificate, they will be awarded a certificate badge upon completion, which will be shareable on their resume and LinkedIn profile.

 

No, continuing education courses and certificates do not qualify for financial aid. 

 

Most continuing education programs do not count as credit toward a degree.

 

Please contact sps.info@nyu.edu.