The Credit Analysis Academy is a 14-hour intermediate course that equips learners with the skills to evaluate bonds, analyze financial statements, interpret credit ratings, and calculate default probabilities. Through hands-on exercises, case studies, and a capstone project, participants will gain practical expertise in fixed income analysis, credit risk assessment, and portfolio management strategies. Taught by finance professor and industry consultant Dr. Michael McDonald, whose work has supported firms like Microsoft, PIMCO, and Morgan Stanley, the course blends academic rigor with real-world application to prepare learners for roles in investment and corporate finance.
Applied Learning Project
Learners will complete hands-on projects, including financial statement analysis, bond valuation, credit ratio calculations, and risk assessments, culminating in a capstone project where they conduct a full credit analysis of a real or hypothetical company. These projects ensure learners apply their skills to authentic financial scenarios, building portfolio-ready work that mirrors industry practice.
