Graduate Certificates
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN TRANSLATION
The Graduate Certificate in Translation (CTRA) is a one-year program offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. It is open to anyone interested in the program, including senior undergraduates and graduate students enrolled at AUA who wish to prepare for rewarding careers as translators and cross-cultural communications specialists. If you have a passion for languages, want to keep up with the latest developments in the field, and want to work with some of the best scholars and translators in the region, this program is for you.
The program consists of two fifteen-week semesters. Upon successful completion of the coursework (4 courses at 3 credits each for a total of 12 credits), students receive a Certificate in Translation from English into Armenian and vice versa.
For more information about the program, please visit http://catalog2020-21.aua.am/graduate-certificate-in-translation/.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (CTEFL) program enhances the professional knowledge and practical skills of in-service and pre-service classroom teachers in Armenia and throughout the region. It is designed to meet the needs of those current and future teachers who may not have the time or aspiration to pursue a Master’s degree, but want to keep up with the latest developments in the field, and improve their own teaching.
The program offers two formats. The first is a year-round format during which students take courses with Master’s in TEFL students both in the fall and spring semesters with classes scheduled once or twice a week during the morning or afternoon. The second is a summer intensive format lasting from six to seven weeks during the months of June and July. Classes take place in the mornings and afternoons at the AUA campus.
To successfully complete the CTEFL program, students must complete all required courses/modules with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. CTEFL recipients who wish to pursue further study towards the MA TEFL may transfer their CTEFL courses towards the MA TEFL program.
For more information about the program, please visit: http://catalog2020-21.aua.am/certificate-in-teaching-english-as-a-foreign-language-ctefl/.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN FINANCE
Are you interested in pursuing a rewarding career in the field of Finance? Then the Graduate Certificate in Finance is for you. The one-year program offered by the Master of Science in Economics (MSE) program in the Manoogian Simone College of Business and Economics (CBE) helps professionals boost their financial acumen by providing training in many aspects of finance including:
• the theories behind financial and risk management and portfolio investment
• financial instruments and portfolio diversification
• practitioner’s perspective for asset allocation and multi-asset investing
• analysis and valuation of traded securities
• tools for portfolio performance measurement and asset pricing models
• index models, and applied time series analysis
• insights of corporate finance theory and application of the theory to real-life financial decisions
The one-year program consists of three semesters, including a summer session. For more information about the program, please visit http://catalog2020-21.aua.am/graduate-certificate-in-finance/.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN DATA ANALYTICS
Interested in a rewarding career in the field of Data Analytics? Then consider AUA’s Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics (CDA). The 16-month program offered by the Master of Science in Economics (MSE) program in the Manoogian Simone College of Business and Economics (CBE) provides professionals with the skills required to be globally competitive in the field of data analysis. Students explore introductory and advanced topics in statistics, data management, analysis, and visualization. Throughout the four graduate level courses required for succession completion of the program, students will study probability theory, statistical analysis methods and tools, visual presentations, concepts and techniques for data mining and web scraping. Professionals who complete the CDA will have a robust knowledge of data analysis methods and tools, including:
- understanding of Econometric theory
- working knowledge with real-world data sets
- ability to formulate the research question and design studies
- ability to discover and present information hidden in the data
- working knowledge of statistical software and programming languages like Stata and Python
The 16-month program consists of 4 semesters, including a summer session. For more information about the program, visit http://catalog2020-21.aua.am/graduate-certificate-in-data-analytics/.
Planning on applying to our certificate programs? Make sure to review this list of requirements to ensure you submit a complete application. The Application for Fall 2020 enrollment cycle is currently available.
1. Application for Enrollment in Certificate Programs
Submit a complete Application for Enrollment in Certificate Programs at im.aua.am.
2a. English Language Proficiency (see important updates below)
Present valid and official results confirming English Language Proficiency typically through the TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic exams*. For AUA application purposes, these scores are valid only if your test date was less than two years before the application submission date. You must submit your official score reports directly from the appropriate testing service. To ensure we receive your official test scores, indicate AUA as a recipient using our institution codes:
- TOEFL iBT – code 4151
- IELTS Academic – 40 Baghramyan Ave, Yerevan
Native and near native speakers are eligible for a waiver. To see if you qualify for the waiver, please review the English Language Proficiency Test waiver policy here. If eligible, complete and submit your waiver application at im.aua.am well before you submit your application for admission.
* Applicants to the Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (CTEFL) program may fulfill the English Language Proficiency Requirement through a specially designed in-house English proficiency test, scheduled on the same day as the CTEFL enrollment interview. The in-house test includes a set of open-ended writing and speaking tasks, in addition to reading and listening components and will be conducted on-campus at AUA. More information is available here.
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Important Update for Fall 2020 Applicants: Given the current suspension of required entrance exams, AUA is working to offer an alternative to the English language proficiency exam. While you should strive to take the TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic exams, we understand this may not be possible given the state of emergency impacting the world. As such, AUA will offer the in-house designed English assessment consisting of an interview and writing sample. More information about the scheduling of this assessment will be available at the end of April.
2b. Graduate Standardized Tests (see important updates below)
(Finance and Data Analytics applicants only)
Present an official GRE (code 0676) or GMAT (code 0284) score at a minimum of 50th percentile on the quantitative section. The score is valid only if the test date was less than five years before the application submission date. AUA graduate alumni are eligible for a waiver.
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Important Update for Fall 2020 Applicants: Given the current suspension of required entrance exams, AUA is waiving the GRE/GMAT all Fall 2020 Graduate Certificate of Finance and Data Analytics applicants.
3. Updated résumé/CV
4. Passport scan (photo and registration pages) or National ID scan for Armenian citizens
5. Photo
6. Non-refundable application fee
7. Proof of undergraduate degree or equivalent
Hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited or licensed institution of higher education. If you are in your final year of studies, you are also eligible to apply.
Tuition and Fees
You should carefully consider the financing of your education at AUA from the time of enrollment to the completion of your certificate program. Students sign a contract with AUA upon enrollment which establishes tuition for the duration of the contract. All fees are paid in AMD.
The tuition fee for students enrolled in Graduate Certificate Programs for the 2020-2021 academic year before financial aid is as follows:
Citizens of the Republic of Armenia and Armenian Special Passport Holders | International Students | |
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Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (CTEFL) and Certificate in Translation (CTRA) | 70,000AMD/credit | 165,000AMD/credit |
Certificate in Finance (CF) and Certificate in Data Analytics (CDA) | 90,000AMD/credit | 190,000AMD/credit |
Annual Health Insurance Fee | 120,000AMD* |
* Optional for all students, strongly encouraged for international students.
Application Deadlines
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The Fall 2020 deadline dates are as follows:
Early Deadline – May 1, 2020
Regular Deadline* – July 1, 2020* Summer CTEFL applicants are not eligible for regular enrollment as classes for the program will commence in summer.
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