Further education in alternative investments and sustainability // University of Oldenburg

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Manage complex systems with confidence

The programme combines the two modules "Regulation and Sustainability of Alternative Investments" and "Risk and Sustainability of Alternative Investments". It teaches the practical basics of asset classes such as private equity, private debt, infrastructure and real estate. For these heterogeneous and complex investments, the focus is on multidisciplinary issues at the interface between regulation, risk management and other processes. The programme is completed in two semesters and concludes with the internationally recognised Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS), which you can upgrade to a Diploma.

In addition to the two modules on alternative investments, the Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) also includes the module on company valuation and financing as well as two further modules of your choice from the Master's programme in Risk Management and Financial Analysis.

All information on the CAS/DAS programme as PDF

Regulation and sustainability of alternative investments

Further education "Recruiting and Sustainability of Alternative Investments"

The module Regulation and Sustainability of Alternative Investments deals with the current regulatory topics (Solvency II, Solvency I, Basel, AIFMD) with a focus on the specifics of the respective AI classes. Regulatory capital requirements, investment and risk management processes (Prudent Person Principle) and reporting are discussed.

Risk and sustainability of alternative investments

The module Risk and Sustainability of Alternative Investments deals with the characteristics, opportunities and risks of AI in contrast to traditional investments. The risks of the individual AI classes and ESG risks are discussed. The standard market procedures for risk management and assessment are discussed on the basis of practical cases.

Business valuation and
Financing (only for DAS)

Further education "Business valuation and financing"

The module teaches quantitative principles for an integrated view of value-based management. These include capital market models and capital market efficiency, earnings analysis, approaches to determining the cost of capital, risk premiums, beta factors and the fundamentals of decision theory.

Your gain in expertise

The programme conveys ...

up-to-date and practically relevant knowledge of the main alternative asset classes.

an overarching understanding of the asset class.

Opportunities and risks of selected alternative investment classes.

the application of the skills learnt in everyday working life.

an in-depth examination of a specific topic from the AI environment.

Further education at a glance

University certificate

Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)

Dates

In planning

Time required and scope

5-8 hours per week, 12 credit points

Teaching format

Part-time. Two compact online workshops and three web seminars per module.

Prerequisites

None

Costs

900 euros per module plus university fee

Who is the programme aimed at?

The programme is aimed at self-employed persons and employees from the financial sector with a connection to alternative investments, in particular

Front office (portfolio management, market side, sales, business development),
Middle office (risk management, back office, financial controlling)
Back office (administration)

The certificate is fully credited in the part-time degree programme Risk Management and Financial Analysis. This means you can start the Master's programme without enrolment!