Learn how today’s financial markets work
Investing: The Future of Finance
Volatility is not new to financial markets and investing has changed dramatically. The rise of FinTech and cryptocurrencies are promising—but not without risk. In this course, we’ll delve into the ways financial markets work today. Industry experts such as traders and investment bankers will teach you how companies attract investors, the role of shareholders, and how cryptocurrencies and FinTech companies are disrupting traditional finance. You will even step into the role of a financial analyst yourself. If you envision a future in the world of finance, this course is a must.
Forget how your parents invested—it’s a new day
How You Will Benefit:
- Hear from expert investment bankers, traders, private equity executives, and portfolio managers
- Understand the workings of today’s financial markets and the changes that impact both savers and borrowers
- Know the role of ESG investing in model investment portfolios
- Understand the language of decentralized finance and cryptocurrencies
- Enjoy flexible learning: online lessons are delivered by dynamic videos so you can tune in whenever your schedule allows
- Earn a Certificate of Completion from Wake Forest University
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3 Learning Advantages Designed for You
Final Capstone Project
The course culminates with a final project that allows you to:
- Put yourself in the shoes of a financial analyst
- Pick a publicly-traded company and write an analyst report describing how “The Future of Finance” is affecting its practices and prospects.
- Get feedback on your work from your mentors
Mentoring
You’ll receive personal guidance from a mentor who can support you and answer questions as you deepen your learning experience. You can expect:
- Encouragement and direction on all assignments
- Inspiration, motivation and confidence to help you succeed
- Brainstorming and ideation help as you prepare for your final Capstone project
Flexible Learning
- 100% online, works with your schedule
- You’ll learn through engaging video— tune in anytime that works for you
- 30 hours of total instruction and course work, including engaging multimedia simulations and curated assignments for which you will receive guidance and support
- Engage with fellow students around the world any time, any place
Meet Your Online Immersion Faculty Member
Stephan D. Shipe, PhD, CFA, CFP, Assistant Teaching Professor of Finance, Wake Forest University
Professor Shipe teaches Applied Quantitative Analysis for Finance at Wake Forest University. Previous teaching affiliations include University of New Hampshire and Florida State University. He has authored numerous articles in leading financial journals and conducts research in a host of areas related to financial markets, tools and practices.
Meet the Mentors
Abdul
Undergraduate student at Wake Forest University double majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics and Finance. Involved in the Finance Club, as well as the Deacon Case Competition Club at Wake Forest.
Zarriea
Undergraduate student at Wake Forest University majoring in finance with a minor in politics and international affairs. Has internship experience at Bank of America, AT&T, and South State Bank.
How to Apply:
It’s easy. No transcripts or letters of recommendation are required. Just provide some basic information and tell us why you wish to take this program.
NOTE: please submit all application materials in English.
Begin the guided process. It should take only a few minutes of your time to answer the questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How will you be graded? What are assignments like? How much time do you get to turn around a project? When do you find out if you’re accepted?
Answers to your questions hereScholarships
We offer need-based scholarships for participating students who exhibit high potential and an inability to pay the full tuition.
- If you haven’t applied to the program, apply here. After submitting your application, click “Apply for a need-based scholarship” on the confirmation page to request a scholarship.
- If you’ve already applied to the program, sign in to your profile to check your scholarship status. If we don’t have a scholarship request on file, click “Apply for a need-based scholarship” to request a scholarship.
The University reserves the right to modify the course as may become necessary.