Study and career opportunities
Graduates of the Investment Management track acquire a well-rounded education in the fundamentals of finance and economics along with specialized in-depth knowledge of portfolio management and quantitative finance, as well as crucial applied knowledge of the industry-specific structure, mechanisms and trends. The unique educational blend and the established network of professional leaders are a key to students’ success in the investment industry.
Objectives
Gain a competitive edge for a career in asset management
The track provides a thorough understanding of the theoretical fundamentals of asset management. It draws on frontier research in asset pricing. It also equips students with in-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art quantitative analytical tools used in asset management and their theoretical foundations in order to apply and to adapt them efficiently for any given financial problem they encounter.
The programme is also highly applied. It aligns in-depth academic context and professional relevance. The track leverages on the unique local asset and many of the lectures are delivered by highly regarded experts from the Luxembourg investment fund industry. It aims at preparing its graduates to tackle future challenges of the financial sector, adapting fundamental models in finance to the ever-changing landscape of asset management.
Learning outcomes
Fusing investment theory with practice
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of fundamental finance theories that underpin professional portfolio management and be able to apply them in the context of real-life investment decisions.
• Gain strong practical skills in areas such as investment analysis, valuation, investment allocation and portfolio management.
• Apply quantitative models and econometric tools to complex financial problems including the evaluation of investment strategies and the management of financial risks.
• Apply analytical methods throughout the investment process and utilize state-of-the art techniques for building and evaluating investment strategies, and for optimising and rebalancing investment portfolios.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the economics, operational and regulatory framework of the asset management industry, the roles of the different economic agents and the characteristics of the underlying investor base.
• Attain a high level of familiarity with responsibilities and principles for ensuring professional standards and ethical practice in asset management.
Employability
We are training highly skilled and employable graduates: 100% of past year cohort is currently employed! Discover the career paths of our former students with our employability survey.