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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.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date
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Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
REG#
406475
Fee:
$905.00
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Notes

Elective course in the Finance Certificate.

Visitors not permitted.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Course syllabus not yet available.

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.