Gabelli School Career Accelerator: Securities Industry Essentials® Examination (SIE®) Certification Program

Why Enroll in This Program and Acquire SIE Certification 

Demonstrate Skills & Knowledge That Set You Apart with Recruiters and Hiring Managers

As competition for internships and full-time positions continues to rise, employers increasingly value candidates who have demonstrated both technical knowledge and professional initiative. Completing the SIE Examination prior to graduation allows you to distinguish yourself during the recruitment process and begin your career a step ahead.

Learn from an Industry Expert

The program is taught by Mario DiFiore, PhD, senior assistant dean and professor of finance and business economics at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business. A nationally recognized educator and five-time teaching award recipient, Professor DiFiore brings decades of experience spanning Wall Street, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and Deutsche Bank, where he led global compliance training. His unique combination of academic expertise and industry experience provides you with insights that extend well beyond the examination itself.

Benefit from Structured Preparation

Preparing independently for the SIE® examination can be overwhelming. The Gabelli School Career Accelerator: SIE® Certification Program provides a structured roadmap, accountability, faculty guidance, and personalized support to keep students on track toward exam success. Most Securities Industry Essentials® (SIE®) preparation options available to students consist of self-paced commercial study packages or stand-alone online review courses, typically priced between $100 and $300, with premium instructor-led offerings approaching $900. 

Unlike these commercial products, the Gabelli School SIE® Certification Program and its Exam Prep Master Class integrates proven third-party preparation resources with live faculty instruction, Bloomberg Terminal applications, market simulations, regulatory case studies, career coaching, and a university-issued professional certificate of completion for the course. Few peer business schools in the New York metropolitan area currently offer a comparable faculty-led, academically integrated SIE® certificate program, and the Gabelli School’s reputation and expertise in the field make it an ideal choice for your studies.

Build Career Confidence Through Applied Practice 

While the program prepares you to sit for the SIE® Examination, it does so much more. You will learn how SIE® concepts are applied within today's securities industry and regulatory environment. In addition, you’ll develop the market fluency, professional vocabulary, and confidence needed to excel in interviews, internships, and early career opportunities by reinforcing concepts from finance, economics, accounting, and investments courses. 

Learn to Lead Ethically and Responsibly 

Rooted in Fordham University's Jesuit tradition, the SIE® Exam Prep Master Class emphasizes that success in financial services requires both technical expertise and ethical leadership. Beyond preparing you for the SIE examination, the program integrates topics such as fiduciary responsibility, investor protection, conflicts of interest, Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI), market integrity, and professional ethics through real-world case studies and discussion. You’ll develop the judgment to make decisions that are not only legally compliant but also guided by integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to serving clients and the broader financial community.

Key Takeaways

Students completing the Gabelli Career Accelerator: SIE® Certification Program will:

• Develop comprehensive knowledge of all four SIE® Examination content areas
• Strengthen understanding of securities products and financial markets
• Master industry regulations and ethical standards
• Gain hands-on experience using Bloomberg Terminals and market data
• Build confidence through simulated examinations
• Prepare to successfully complete the Securities Industry Essentials® (SIE®) Examination
  

Program Highlights

• Live Saturday master classes led by Professor Mario DiFiore, PhD
• Bloomberg Terminal applications
• Securities industry case studies
• Market simulations
• Regulatory and ethics instruction
• Securities Training Corporation (STC) preparation platform
• Kaplan Financial Education adaptive question bank
• Full-length simulated SIE® examinations
• Performance analytics and individualized feedback
• Career coaching and recruiting insights
• A Professional Development Certificate from the Gabelli School of Business

Program Details

• Fall 2026 Cohort
• Weekly Meetings: Fridays
• Campus: Rose Hill, Bronx
• Start Date: October 9, 2026
• End Date: November 20, 2026
• Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
• Program Fee Fordham Students: $850*

*The program fee includes instructional sessions, access to industry-leading SIE® preparation platforms, practice examinations, course materials, and professional development resources.

Who Should Enroll?

This program is ideal for students interested in careers in:

• Investment Banking
• Wealth Management
• Asset Management
• Sales & Trading
• Corporate Finance
• Commercial Banking
• Financial Planning
• Capital Markets
• Equity Research
• Risk Management
• Financial Consulting

Eligible students include:

• Gabelli School undergraduate sophomores, juniors, and seniors
• Gabelli School graduate students
• Fordham College Economics majors
• Fordham College International Political Economy majors
  

For Parents and Families

An Investment in Your Student’s Future

The transition from college to a successful career in financial services has become increasingly competitive. The Gabelli Career Accelerator: SIE® Certification Program helps students graduate with more than a degree, it provides the opportunity for them to prepare to earn an industry-recognized credential, practical market experience, and professional coaching that can strengthen internship and employment opportunities.

Rather than navigating exam preparation independently, your student will benefit from expert faculty instruction, structured accountability, premium preparation resources, and a supportive learning environment designed to maximize success.

For many students, completing the SIE® before graduation demonstrates initiative to employers and provides an early advantage as they begin their professional careers.