2023-2024 Catalog

FIN-845 Alternative Investments

This course examines a continuum of alternative assets, investment strategies, and institutional portfolio management concepts. Topics include private equity, private debt, hedge funds, structured products, derivatives, commodities, digital assets, and real estate. Students will gain insight into the defining qualities of alternative investments, the manager selection and due diligence process, and how to maximize the value of a portfolio through a strategic allocation to these instruments. This course will make significant use of practical, real-world examples through modern case studies.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Take MBA-650 or MBA-651