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Alternative Investment Strategies

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MGMT X 433.032

This course is designed for investors who recognize the importance of diversifying their investment portfolios and who have a desire to understand the risk and rewards of various asset classes.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $905.00

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What you can learn.

Understand commodity futures and options, computer trading models, managed futures, commodity pools, diamonds, physical gold, and bitcoins
Measure risk, tax considerations, asset allocation and learn about data providers and trading software

About This Course

This course is designed for financial professionals and personal investors who recognize the importance of diversifying their investment portfolios and who have a desire to understand the risks and rewards of asset classes outside of the traditional categories of stocks and bonds. Instruction provides an overview of alternative investment assets, strategies and portfolio management. Topics include hedge funds, private equity, structured products/derivatives and real assets (focus on real estate). Guest lectures given by experienced financial professionals expound upon the various subjects covered.

Fall 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
410115
Fee:
$905.00
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Remote Classroom
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Notes

Elective course in the Finance Certificate.

Visitors not permitted.

Deadline
Refunds only available from July 27, 2026 to October 04, 2026
Course Requirements
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Sep 22, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Sep 29, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Oct 6, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Oct 13, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Oct 20, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Oct 27, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Nov 3, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Nov 10, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Nov 17, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Nov 24, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Dec 1, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

This course applies toward the following programs

certificate Learn advanced investment strategies for managing retirement funds or corporate assets and acquire skills to expertly compare, measure and manage risk, avoid behavioral biases, and create a well-balanced portfolio.

Learn advanced investment strategies for managing retirement funds or corporate assets and acquire skills to expertly compare, measure and manage risk, avoid behavioral biases, and create a well-balanced portfolio.