Financial Risk Management Certificate

This certificate program is designed to prepare both current and returning students for a career in risk management; and, for those interested, to gain exposure to topics that constitute the first part of the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) exam, sponsored by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). The FRM exam is the primary industry designation, with over 20,000 candidates taking the exam twice a year. Students completing the certificate are prepared to pass the first part of this two-part exam. The certificate requires a total of 22 credit hours and can be completed concurrently with a Penn State Behrend degree or via continuing education.

For certificate requirements, see the Undergraduate Bulletin.

For more information, please contact:

Xin (Jessica) Zhao, Ph.D.

Samuel A. and Elizabeth B. Breene Professor of Business

Department Chair, Economics and Finance programs

Professor of Finance, Finance and International Business programs

[email protected]

814-898-6256

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Financial Risk Management Certificate

For more information, please contact:

Xin (Jessica) Zhao, Ph.D.

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