Semester:WS 24/25
Type:Module
Language:English
ECTS-Credits:3.0
Scheduled in semester:3
Semester Hours per Week / Contact Hours:28.0 L / 21.0 h
Self-directed study time:69.0 h
Type:Module
Language:English
ECTS-Credits:3.0
Scheduled in semester:3
Semester Hours per Week / Contact Hours:28.0 L / 21.0 h
Self-directed study time:69.0 h
Module coordination/Lecturers
- Assoz. Prof. Dr. Martin Angerer
(Modulleitung)
Curricula
Master's degree programme in Finance (01.09.2015)Master's degree programme in Finance (01.09.2020)
Events
Description
- Overview on different Forms and Asset Classes of Alternative Investments
- Chances and Risks of Alternative Investments
- Alternative Investments in a Portfolio Context
- Regulation of Alternative Investments
- Socially Responsible Investments and Impact
- Alternative Investments and Corporate Governance
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, students
- understand the characteristics of specific types of alternative Investments
- know how to Interpret empirical results of specific types of alternative Investments
- know how to evaluate specific types of alternative Investments
- are capable to understand and evaluate the impact of alternative Investments on asset management portfolios
- have a clear understanding of sustainable finance and their financial and non-financial Impact
Qualifications
Lectures Method
- Interactive lecture with discussion.
- Guest lectures by business leaders to show how theory is transferred into practice.
- Case studies could be offered and discussed in class.
Literature
- Anson, M.J.P (2006). Handbook of Alternative Assets. 2nd edition. Hoboken (NJ): Wiley.
- Baker, H.K., & Filbeck, G. (2013). Alternative Investments: Instruments, Performance, Benchmarks and Strategies. Hoboken (NJ): Wiley.
- Blümke, A. (2009). How to invest in Structured Products – A Guide for Investors and Asset Managers. Hoboken (NJ): Wiley.
- Krosinsky, C., Robins, N., & Viederman, S. (2ß12). Evolutions in Sustainable Investing: Strategies, Funds and Thought Leadership. London: Wiley.
- Vandekerckhove, W. et al (Editors) (2011). Responsible Investment in Times of Turmoil. New York: Springer.
Exam Modalities
See lectures within the module.