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Graduate Certificate in Financial Regulatory Compliance

Classes Begin: January 5, 2026

12-18 months

Average Duration

Fully Online

Format

20

Quarter Credits $975 per credit
Drexel University is Regionally Accredited

Drexel University Kline School of Law’s Graduate Certificate in Financial Regulatory Compliance focuses on financial regulatory structure and the industry’s extensive compliance requirements. It is designed for those who seek careers managing mutual funds, hedge funds, and other investments.

Courses cover auditing, investigating, reporting, and risk assessment, as well as regulations for investment advisors and companies, preparing you for in-demand compliance positions at both large and small financial institutions.

Drexel also offers a Master of Legal Studies with a concentration in Financial Regulatory Compliance.

Program Features

  • Available entirely online, with courses taught by award-winning professors from Drexel University's Thomas R. Kline School of Law
  • Coursework malleable to your professional goals
  • Special tuition plans for employees and members of partner organizations
  • Utilize the Kline Graduate Programs Virtual Career Office which is dedicated to helping you reach your career goals via access to job postings, a virtual career classroom, and one-on-one coaching with faculty and alumni

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Curriculum

This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.

Required Courses
LSTU 551 Compliance Skills: Auditing, Investigation & Reporting 4.0
LSTU 554 Risk Assessment and Management 4.0
Choose three: 12.0
LSTU 649
Foundations of Financial Regulation
LSTU 650
Legal Regulation of Global Financial Crimes
LSTU 651
Legal Regulation of Investment Advisers
LSTU 652
Legal Regulation of Investment Companies
LSTU 653
Broker/Dealer Regulation
LSTU 654
Banking Law
Total Credits 20.0

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Admissions Criteria

  • A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Required Documents

With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.

  • A completed application
  • Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended 
  • Resume
  • Additional requirements for International Students

Tuition

The tuition rate for the academic year 2025-2026 is $975 per credit.

For the academic year 2025-2026, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.

  • This program is not eligible for Financial Aid.
  • Special tuition rates available for Drexel University AlumniMilitary members, and members of our Partner Organizations.
    • These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
    • These rates apply only to fully online courses. Hybrid or on-campus courses may have different rates.
    • Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
    • All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
    • Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
    • When receiving special tuition plans, you may not be able to combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.

Academic Calendar

2025-2026 Academic Year

Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Exams Begin

Exams End

Fall 2025

September 22, 2025

December 6, 2025

December 8, 2025

December 13, 2025

Winter 2026

January 5, 2026

March 14, 2026

March 16, 2026

March 21, 2026

Spring 2026

March 30, 2026

June 6, 2026

June 8, 2026

June 13, 2026

Summer 2026

June 22, 2026

August 29, 2026

August 31, 2026

September 5, 2026

 

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