<p>OP,
As far as Kellogg certificate goes, I was told it’s a pretty rigorous program. As you probably already know, it requires pre-reqs in econometrics and advanced math like MMSS or 4 courses in honors calculus. One current student told me the first course is the same as “Turbo Finance” for Kellogg MBA students and taught by the same professor. [Turbo</a> Finance, Finance Department](<a href=“http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/finance/curriculum/turbofinance.htm]Turbo”>http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/finance/curriculum/turbofinance.htm) Compared to a business undergrad program, Kellogg cert is probably kinda like skipping all the general biz courses (e.g. marketing, accounting, managment..etc) and going into finance concentration at a more advanced level.</p>