Investments & Risk Management
Elective ModulesIn this module, you will gain an in-depth introduction into the theory and practical applications of Asset Management and Risk Management. You will learn to appreciate the trade-off between risk and expected return, and be taught how to form a portfolio by mixing a given fund with cash to achieve a given risk target. You will also be brought up to date with the current regulatory requirements regarding the management of risk for financial institutions.
You will look at the choice of an optimal investment strategy within the framework of specific objectives and constraints. You will also learn how to assess whether a strategy is successful and measure and manage, reducing, eliminating, or magnifying risk.
Topics usually covered include:
- The characteristics of different classes of financial securities
- The mechanics of the markets on which securities are traded
- Basic valuation techniques for cash instruments, equities, bonds, and derivative securities such as options and futures
- The concept of diversification
- Different measures of portfolio performance
- Various types of risk an investor or corporation is exposed to
- How to measure risk using VaR
- How to use derivative securities to manage various types of risk.
There is another elective module available in this field.
| Advanced Corporate Finance |
