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Alternative Securities

Postgraduate | RMI-MFIN3180 | 2021

Shine the spotlight on alternative investments in the asset management industry. Measure the return and risk profiles of hedge funds, commodities and real estate. Ascertain whether alternative investments can mesh with a mainstream portfolio strategy.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
14 weeks

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Alternative Securities

About this subject

  • On successful completion of this subject you will be able to:

    • CLO 1: Examine and assess return, risk and other relevant characteristics of alternative investments
    • CLO 2: Analyse the role of alternative investments in portfolio management and explore the increasing significance of alternative investments in asset management industry
    • CLO 3: Construct a portfolio that includes alternative investments
    • CLO 4: Understand due diligence related to investing in alternative investments
    • CLO 5: Work and communicate collaboratively in a professional environment.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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