Security Analyst Undergraduate Certificate
Students who earn the Security Analyst Certificate will be actual fiduciaries of two separate Argo funds and must, accordingly, meet a high standard of participation and engagement. During this process, students will learn how to make real money with real money.
A certificate in security analytics provides you with the data analysis knowledge and skills to succeed in risk assessment and strategic decision-making in the private and public sectors.
As part of the foundation into the field of business analytics, you will learn to identify and analyze key elements in e-business systems fundamentals, business intelligence fundamentals and knowledge management for e-business.
You will complete the certificate program in business analytics with either a course in management science or quantitative models for business decisions.
Intakes
- Jan
- June
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
At the University of West Florida, we believe in the power of higher education to drive change. We see that impact on campus, in our region, across the state and around the world.
Our students confront challenges head-on, working collaboratively to solve them. Our faculty give them the tools to navigate choppy waters and the courage to seek new horizons.
Based in Pensacola, we have additional locations in the region and an ever-growing global online presence. We've awarded more than 100,000 degrees from 110+ undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs.
Our alumni network is more than 90,000 Argos strong. We lead the Gulf South Conference in all-time championships and all-sports trophies. We're a major driver of economic impact in Northwest Florida and beyond, generating approximately $1 billion in total annual sales across the Florida economy.
UWF is more than a university. It’s a symbol of success, commitment to lifelong learning and boundless potential.
The University of West Florida offers a comprehensive benefit package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits for state employees (including eligible OPS employees), retirees and their eligible dependents.
The University of West Florida offers State of Florida Group Health Insurance coverage as an optional benefit for all qualified OPS Staff employees. OPS Employees who meet the measuring guidelines will be notified by People First to elect coverage.
Employees of the University of West Florida have access to a variety of retirement planning resources. All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment.
The University of West Florida offers other additional perks such as Awards, Educational Opportunities, an Employee Assistance Program, Financial Planning, Holidays, access to recreational and wellness activities, and much more.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 71
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0
- Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) B2
- Duolingo English Test (DET) 95
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) 50
- Cambridge English Language Assessment (CELA) 170
- Oxford Online Placement Test B2
- Table B. Reading and English Scores
- Test Reading English
- PERT 106+ 103+
- Accuplacer, The College Board: Standard Score (through Jan. 2020) 83+ 83+
- Next-Generation Accuplacer, The College Board (since Sept. 2019) 245 QAS = 242
- SAT Reading and Writing 490
- ACT 19
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
19260 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 30 USD