Course Details

Introduction to Hedge Funds

 

FINA1-CE9203 / $425
SPRING 2012
Continuing Education: Finance

Learn the essentials of this rapidly growing industry. Gain an understanding of different hedge fund strategies, discover why hedge funds have become so popular, and recognize what to look for when evaluating a potential hedge fund investment. Sessions include in-depth discussion of key issues by faculty and distinguished guest speakers. Topics include who launches a hedge fund and why, what's involved in creating a new fund, who invests in hedge funds, how hedge funds prosper in both up and down markets, previous hedge fund disasters, and hot-button legal and regulatory issues.

1.0 CEU (12 50-minute hours)

Prerequisites: Introduction to the Markets/FINA1-CE9000, Fundamentals of Portfolio Management/FINA1-CE9001, and Fundamentals of Financial Risk Management/FINA1-CE9208 or equivalent knowledge.

This course is also scheduled for:

SUMMER 2012

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Related Subject Areas: Financial Risk Management, Investment Banking, Portfolio Management, Career Resources

 

 

 

Section 1

 

Tuesday 6:00pm-9:30pm
March 6 - April 3

No class Mar. 13 and Mar. 27.

3 Sessions

Instructor: William Bassin  
Location: Norman Thomas Center