The Investment Management course is your ticket to the exciting world of finance, a sector that is constantly growing and where demand for skilled workers is on the rise. In a volatile economic climate, the ability to manage investments effectively is crucial. Through this course, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the theoretical foundations that underpin financial decisions. You will learn to navigate the complex financial instruments of the debt markets and to understand the dynamics of the stock markets. You will also explore other financial markets and you’ll discover how they are intertwined with financial engineering. The online course offers you the flexibility to learn at your own pace and from anywhere, enabling you to apply this knowledge to your daily life. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to tackle the challenges of today’s financial market and excel in a highly competitive environment.
Investment management
Corporate
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- Understand the basic theoretical principles of the management from investments in different contexts.
- Analysing financial instruments in the debt markets to optimise decision-making.
- Identify the functions y structure of the global stock markets.
- Assess the impact from others financial markets in financial engineering.
- Apply the knowledge gained for develop strategies effective investment strategies.
- Interpreting data financial for improve the take from decisions in investments.
- Identify risks financial and devise strategies to mitigate them effectively.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS
Theoretical Foundations of Financial Engineering
Factors to bear in mind when investing
Stages of investment
The relationship between return, risk and liquidity
The scope of financial engineering
TEACHING UNIT 2. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS IN THE DEBT MARKETS
Debt restructuring
Classification and types of debt instruments
Commercial paper and other fixed-income instruments
Going public
Types of financial analysis for decision-making in debt markets
TEACHING UNIT 3. STOCK EXCHANGES
Financial Engineering and Stock Exchanges
Organisations supporting stock exchange operations
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation (NASDAQ)
Final reflections on the role of the stock market in the global economy
TEACHING UNIT 4. OTHER FINANCIAL MARKETS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH FINANCIAL ENGINEERING
Commodity markets and their application in financial engineering
Derivative instruments
Financial Engineering and Investment Portfolios
Crypto-asset markets
The Forex market and other financial markets
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