Demand for this unique combination of expertise has led to a booming, highly paid, job market within corporations and consultancies. Most companies now have a minimum of one full-time Investor Relations officer, while others have created entire departments responsible for communications with the investment community. The Program The Certificate Program in Effective Investor Relations presents topics designated as essential by the National Investor Relations Institute and outlined in the Investor Relations Body of Knowledge. This could include current IR professionals, IR consultants, other corporate communication professionals, owners of private companies wanting to go public as well as professionals from the financial services, corporate finance and accounting arenas. This program is also excellent for those considering a career change and who are drawn to the diversity of skills, work activities and compensation associated with the IR profession.
Today provides the student with a solid overview of the role of IR in today's market and economy.
In addition to receiving an overview of the equity markets, students will explore various forms of communication pertinent to the IR professional, the impact of technology and IR's connection to the analyst community. The purpose of the Finance Fundamentals course is to provide the student with an overview of financial statement analysis and security analysis techniques. The first part of the program will discuss the basics of building a financial statement. The workshop's second part will address the investment process - to be followed in the third segment by an overview of the capital markets and the securities offered by various markets. This workshop will examine the fiduciary responsibilities of corporate officers and directors, the legal implications of shareholders compared with other stakeholders, and recent trends in shareholder and institutional activism.