College Credit Research Project: Finance
Discover the power of academic research by investigating the intricate world of finance. This online course guides you through developing an original research project, from crafting a compelling question to writing a full academic paper. Learn to analyze financial markets, valuation methods, and cutting-edge technologies like cryptocurrency. Gain invaluable research skills and earn college credit from Georgetown University, preparing you for future academic pursuits.
Program Dates
Multi-length courses are available throughout the year
Eligibility
For students ages 13 and up
College Credit Course Fees
$3,995
Dive Into Research While Exploring The World of Finance
Initiating Your Research into Financial Systems
Start your academic inquiry by pinpointing significant financial topics and developing precise research questions. Explore the fundamental workings of financial markets, understanding the core purpose of investment.
Structuring Your Finance Research
Design a research proposal by exploring primary and secondary methodologies with ethical considerations. Learn to build financial portfolios that manage risk, deepening your understanding of financial decision-making.
Reviewing Financial Information
Develop essential academic search and evaluation skills to conduct a thorough literature review on financial topics. Uncover the intricate workings behind financial trades, from brokers to exchanges.
Structuring Financial Research Arguments
Organize and integrate your sources into a structured literature review. Explore how analysts and investors determine company value using various financial models, providing a valuable framework for strong analytical arguments.
Crafting Your Finance Research Paper
Draft and revise your complete academic research paper, integrating all essential components. Explore financial innovations like blockchain and cryptocurrency, uncovering how these technologies offer new areas for research within finance.
Presenting Your Finance Research
Refine your written research and prepare to present your findings, showcasing your academic efforts. Reflect on the broader significance of your finance research and its connections to real-world careers and societal challenges.
How You Will Benefit
- Gain a deep understanding of academic research methods through the practical lens of finance, culminating in a portfolio-worthy research paper.
- Develop essential skills in formulating research questions, designing methodologies, and evaluating academic sources relevant to financial systems and innovation.
- Explore core finance topics such as financial markets, valuation methods, portfolio construction, and the impact of emerging technologies like cryptocurrency and blockchain.
- Produce a portfolio-worthy research paper showcasing critical thinking and intellectual independence.
- Earn three college credits from Georgetown University.
Three Learning Advantages Designed for You
Final Research Project
- Design and execute a fully independent research project on a self-selected topic.
- Your portfolio-worthy project should demonstrate academic rigor and intellectual independence in addressing real-world issues.
TA Support
You’ll receive guidance from a TA who can support you and deepen your learning experience. You can expect:
- Encouragement and direction on all assignments.
- Inspiration, motivation, and confidence to help you excel in your studies.
- Brainstorming and ideation to help you complete your research project.
Flexible Learning
- 100% online learning that works with your schedule.
- Flexible learning format through video lessons. Tune in anytime that works for you.
- Approximately 128 hours of total instruction and coursework, including engaging multimedia, simulations, and curated assignments for which you will receive guidance and support from TAs.
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Course Designed by Georgetown University Faculty
Ladislava Khailova, MD
Director, School of Continuing Studies Library
Dr. Ladislava Khailova brings a deep commitment to inclusive, interdisciplinary librarianship shaped by a multifaceted academic career. Before joining Georgetown, Dr. Khailova was a Professor at Founders Memorial Library at Northern Illinois University, where she served as a subject specialist in the humanities and social sciences and coordinated library services for individuals with disabilities. She also taught American literature and English composition at both South Carolina State University and the University of South Carolina. Her research spans information literacy, generative artificial intelligence, and the historical and cultural frameworks that inform representations of the social Other—across dimensions such as disability, national origin, race, ethnicity, and gender. She is the recipient of numerous grants for her scholarship, including the prestigious ALA Carnegie-Whitney Award.
How to Apply
It’s easy. No transcripts or letters of recommendation are required. Our application asks you to provide the following:
- Basic contact information for you and your parent or guardian.
- Why you wish to take this course, and a bit of your story, through writing, video, photos—any media you prefer.
Begin the guided process. It should take only a few minutes to answer the questions.
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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.
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The University reserves the right to modify the course as may become necessary.