Master of Advanced Investment Studies
Program Start Date: March 5 2026
The Master of Advanced Investment Studies is a comprehensive two year program that integrates the institute’s full sequence of investment studies across private equity, private credit, venture capital, hedge fund strategies, fundamental equity analysis and real estate investment. The program provides a structured academic framework for participants who require broad competence across modern investment fields and the analytical foundations that support institutional capital allocation.
The program emphasizes financial analysis, valuation, market evaluation, transaction structure and portfolio construction across public and private markets.
Program Overview
The Master of Advanced Investment Studies combines six specialized academic programs into a unified curriculum delivered over twenty four months. Instruction proceeds in a defined sequence that builds analytical foundations before advancing to complex capital markets and alternative investment strategies.
Areas of study include:
- Corporate and asset valuation
- Financial modeling for public and private markets
- Credit analysis and underwriting structure
- Early stage investment evaluation
- Systematic and discretionary hedge fund strategy evaluation
- Real estate asset modeling and feasibility analysis
- Capital structure, capital formation and risk modeling
- Portfolio construction across public and private assets
- Market analysis and economic evaluation
- Integrated investment decision frameworks
The program is designed for participants who require a disciplined and comprehensive understanding of advanced investment practice across multiple sectors.
Program Structure and Duration
The program is delivered fully online through a structured sequence of six academic programs completed over twenty four months.
Year One
- Fundamental Equity Analysis
- Real Estate Investment
- Private Credit
Year Two
- Private Equity
- Venture Capital
- Hedge Fund Strategies
Expected study commitment is ten to twelve hours per week.
Certification
Participants who complete all six programs receive the formal certificate:
Master of Advanced Investment Studies
Vanward Institute for Advanced Investment Studies
The certificate confirms competence across:
- Valuation and financial modeling
- Credit analysis
- Venture evaluation
- Hedge fund strategy analysis
- Real estate investment analysis
- Portfolio and capital allocation frameworks
Admission
Admission is processed on a rolling basis and places are confirmed in the order applications are received for the March 2026 start.
Tuition
Tuition for the full two year program is 29 000 USD.
Who the Program Is For
Participant Profile
The program is intended for:
- Individuals allocating substantial personal capital across multiple asset classes
- Participants seeking a structured and academically grounded study of institutional investment practice
- Professionals who require broad analytical competence across public and private markets
- Investors who value systematic evaluation, quantitative analysis and disciplined analytical methods
- Individuals preparing for long term stewardship of capital.
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Apply Now
Begin the admission process for the Private Equity Program. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and confirmed in the order they are received. Accepted applicants receive formal enrollment instructions for the March 2026 start.
All information submitted is used solely for admission and enrollment purposes. The institute does not share applicant data with external parties.
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