# 2026-2027 Course Catalog
**Source**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/aces/ace/land-agriculture-and-alternative-investing-cert/
**Parent**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/certificates/
*for the Graduate Certificate in Land, Agriculture and Alternative Investing*
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The Land, Agriculture and Alternative Investing Graduate Certificate equips students with the specialized knowledge and skills needed to navigate the realm of land, agriculture and alternative assets. Through a blend of theoretical exploration and practical applications, students will critically evaluate cost structures, compensation elements, and the potential impact of leverage on wealth management and investment strategies, ensuring a comprehensive grasp of financial complexities. Furthermore, the program equips students with essential tax strategies specific to investing in land, agriculture, and alternative assets.
*for the Graduate Certificate in Land, Agriculture and Alternative Investing*
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**Graduation Requirements**
**Minimum Cumulative GPA:** 2.75\
**Minimum hours required for certificate completion:**12 hours\
Students who have successfully completed this certificate may use the certificate courses to satisfy the following degree requirements, provided they apply and are admitted to the degree program:
12 hours of Field Specialization coursework requirements of the Agricultural and Applied Economics, MAAE degree program
The required courses for this certificate are listed below.
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [ACE 580](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=ACE%20580 "ACE 580") | Taxation and Regulation of Alternative Investments | 4 |
| [ACE 581](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=ACE%20581 "ACE 581") | Financial Lifecycles and Alternative Investments | 4 |
| [ACE 582](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=ACE%20582 "ACE 582") | Theory and Portfolio Dynamics of Alternative Investments | 4 |
| Total Hours | | 12 |
*for the Graduate Certificate in Land, Agriculture and Alternative Investing*
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As a result of this programs, students will be able to:
1. Describe the types and uses of alternative investments.
2. Explore the significance of alternative investments in the financial market.
3. Examine basic regulatory frameworks of governance.
4. Analyze the intricacies of financial planning across the consumer lifecycle emphasizing the role of alternative investments.
5. Acquire a comprehensive understanding of alternative investment strategies.
6. Develop due diligence frameworks for successful investment decisions.
*for the Graduate Certificate in Land, Agriculture and Alternative Investing*
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**Logan Honegger**, Online Student Success Coordinator\
[ACES Online Programs website](https://acesonline.illinois.edu/)\
217-265-4194\
[acesonline@illinois.edu](mailto:acesonline@illinois.edu)
## **College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences**
[College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences website](https://aces.illinois.edu/)
## **Admissions**
[Graduate College Admissions & Requirements](https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/apply)