The Certificate in the Practice of IR (CPIR) courses are taught by Investor Relations Officers, Consultants, Attorneys and Professors. CPIR courses are shared with students in the full-time Masters of Arts in Investor Relations (MAIR) program. The shared program structure enables students the opportunity to learn with, and from, one another throughout the program. CPIR, MAIR and MSFA students develop collegial and professional networks that continue well beyond the program. CPIR is available in both in class and online format!
To complete this certificate students must complete four of the following five courses:
* IR and the Investment Process
* The Practice of Investor Relations
* Writing for Investor Relations
* Marketing Your Company
* Disclosure and the Regulatory Process
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the pre-requisites for the Certificate Programs?
You must have a bachelor's degree or higher to apply.
How do I apply for the Certificate Programs?
You will need to submit your resume, statement of purpose and transcripts from any university level programs along with your application and a $55 application fee. You may download the application here. Please contact the Admissions team at management@usfca.edu if you have any questions.
When and where are classes held?
All classes meet in the afternoon or evenings Monday through Friday or on Saturdays in San Francisco, CA on the University of San Francisco’s main campus or at the School of Management’s campus downtown San Francisco. Courses may also be available online.
How many courses do I take at a time?
Typically Certificate students will take one class at a time. Classes are offered in the Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters. Each class is offered once per year. You have a maximum of three years to complete the certificate.
Fall Semesters: IR and the Investment Process, Practice of Investor Relations
Spring Semester: Writing for Investor Relations, Marketing Your Company
Summer Semester: Disclosure and the Regulatory Process
What are the requirements to do the Online CPIR?
The online format is designed for those students who are not living in the Bay Area. Participants attend class online using technology that lets you follow along and ask questions, live.
What are the technical requirements to do the Online CPIR?
Computer requirements: Admitted Students participating in online classes must have a minimum of *** a computer (not more than 2 years old) *** 1 GB of RAM *** Windows 7, Vista, or XP; Mac OSX 10.4+ *** 256 MB RAM (the minimum) *** IE 7.0+ *** Safari 3.0+ *** Firefox 3.0+ (Browser must be Java and JavaScript enabled) *** Internet access at 56k or above (DSL access preferred)
The required courses are listed below. Certificate students must complete four of the five courses listed.
