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Overview
Key facts
On London School of Economics and Political Science's Financial Markets and Portfolio Management in-depth course, you will study the theoretical and practical aspects of financial markets, and learn how modern financial markets work. Engaging with leading faculty and your peers, you will be introduced to modern investment portfolio management strategies covering topics such as diversification, asset allocation, portfolio optimisation, the relationship between risk and return, factor models and equity valuation. You will also tackle some of the fundamental issues that arise in investment management, such as market efficiency, behavioural biases of investors, and market liquidity.
Designed to give you a practical toolkit for the successful management of investment portfolios, you will apply the theory covered in the course using real-world examples and cutting-edge research.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Modern portfolio theory
- Risk and return in equilibrium: The CAPM
- Equity valuation
- How risk affects stock prices
- Arbitrage pricing theory and multifactor models
- Consumption CARM
- Institutional investors and intermediary-based asset pricing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
7 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
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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)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course is suitable if you would like an in-depth grounding in financial markets, and the theory and strategies needed to successfully manage an investment portfolio. The content is particularly applicable to industries such as asset management, trading and wealth management. If you are targeting a role within the financial services sector including fund management, hedge funds or private equity you should consider taking this course.
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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