Delivered by distance learning over 16 weeks
Postgraduate Certificate Investment Management Online Course
In Partnership with Middlesex University
The Mechanics of Investment Management Syllabus
Core modules
Unit 1 – Current themes in institutional investment management
Unit 2 – Stock markets and equity investing
Unit 3 – Fixed income portfolios and the art of lending
Unit 4 – Introducing derivatives
Unit 5 – Modern asset allocation strategies
Unit 6 – Risk management of the institutional portfolio
Unit 7 – Exploration of alternative assets: Progressive adoption of hedge funds, private equity and real estate
Unit 8 – Further exploration in institutional asset management: Current topics of liquidity, asset allocation, risk, alternative investments and fiduciary responsibility
What you'll learn
- An online guide to the world of modern investment management.
- The course tackles the major issues currently impacting the investment management sector
- Get a practitioner-focused perspective on issues such as: Asset allocation strategies; Valuation methodologies; Performance management; Portfolio management approaches; Equity & fixed income investing; The role of derivative instruments; Risk management issues; The world of alternative investments.
Postgraduate certificate option
You have the option to receive a postgraduate certificate validated by Middlesex University Business School.
You will need to submit an additional marked assignment of 5000 words, based on a continuing case study that runs throughout the duration of the course.
How you’ll learn
- A new module is released every two weeks
- Read the units online, save them to your computer or print them out
- Study at your own pace
- Efficient and cost effective - no need to travel or take time off work
- Apply new skills and expertise to your work straight away

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