Private equity and hedge funds

Private equity and hedge funds

Who is the university certificate suitable for?

This certificate provides you with in-depth knowledge of private equity and hedge fund strategies and prepares you to make informed decisions in the field of alternative investments. Whether you are already working in the financial sector or are looking for a career in asset management, investment management, family offices or financial consulting. Increase your career opportunities with the university certificate in "Private Equity and Hedge Funds" and position yourself as an expert in a dynamic, future-oriented market.

The most important things at a glance:

• Duration of study: 6 months + 6 months free extension
• ECTS credit points: 10 ECTS credit points
• Exam form: Submission task
• Start of studies: at any time
• Credit transferability: M.Sc. Finance and MBA General Management (if you have completed your first degree).
• Tuition fees: EUR 165 per month, EUR 990 in total

University certificate in private equity and hedge funds - investment expertise for practice

Private equity and hedge funds are becoming increasingly important in institutional and private wealth management. In a dynamic capital market environment characterized by pressure to innovate, international networking and increasing regulatory requirements, alternative investments offer attractive opportunities for returns - but also require sound know-how. In this university certificate, you will acquire in-depth knowledge of alternative asset classes and learn how to systematically analyze and professionally manage them. You will gain practical insights into how investments work, risk management, the legal framework and the most important market participants in order to be able to make well-founded decisions in the field of alternative investments.

In-depth knowledge of alternative asset classes

In this university certificate, you will acquire an in-depth understanding of the functioning, structure and special features of alternative forms of investment. You will learn how to systematically analyze private equity investments, professionally manage portfolios and adequately assess the risks and legal framework. The focus is on practical and application-oriented teaching that enables you to make well-founded investment decisions in the area of private equity and hedge funds.

Private equity - analysis, market players and professional management for well-founded investment decisions

The first thematic block is dedicated to private equity as an independent asset class. You will gain an overview of different types of investment - from venture capital to buyout - as well as the typical financing phases. You will also deal with the legal and tax fundamentals and learn about the individual steps of a professional investment process.

Another focus is on analyzing the relevant market participants. You will learn how institutional investors, family offices, asset managers, private investors and companies operate in the private equity market and what roles they play within the investment ecosystem. This will give you a realistic picture of the player landscape and enable you to make better strategic investment decisions.

In the area of private equity investment management, you will learn how to set up professional portfolio, risk and liquidity management. You will deal with investment controlling and gain insights into current market developments and trends - a decisive advantage for anyone working at the interface of financial analysis, strategy and regulation.

Hedge funds - strategies and regulation

In the second part of the university certificate, you will take an in-depth look at hedge funds as an alternative form of investment. You will learn about various investment strategies - from long/short equity to event-driven - and deal with regulatory requirements such as the AIFM Directive and MiFID. An insight into fund of funds structures and practical case studies round off the course.