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Overview
Key facts
A substantial increase in the price of gold is just one example of a successful alternative investment at work. From hedge funds and private equity, to venture capital funds, real estate and commodities, London School of Economics and Political Science's Alternative Investments course explores how alternative investments can be used as vehicles for growth.
Through a combination of theory, guest lectures and application through empirical exercises, this course allows you to gain practical experience in alternative investments. You will learn to identify what the return-risk characteristics of alternative investments are, what drives their appeal, how to understand related technical publications, and how to construct a portfolio using them.Through interactive classes that allow you to get hands-on experience using data, you will apply the theory to real-world situations including measuring the risks of investment portfolios, evaluating a leveraged buyout deal and analysing the profitability of a venture capital deal.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Overview of alternative investments
- Due diligence, risk management and regulation
- Hedge Funds
- Commodities and Managed Futures
- Venture Capital (VC) and raising funds
- Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs)
- Financing, valuation, leverage and exit strategies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
7 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Finance View 140 other Short Courses in Finance in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course is ideal if you are wanting to pursue a career in the financial services industry or wish to develop your own investment portfolio. The course will help you develop practical approaches using industry examples that will prepare you for roles in finance, such as in hedge funds, venture capital, private equity or trading. It is equally applicable to develop the skills needed for further academic study in this field.
Tuition Fee
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International
2950 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2950 GBP for the full programme during 3 days. -
National
2950 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2950 GBP for the full programme during 3 days.
- Student rate: £2,950
- Standard rate: £3,950
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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