Master of Advanced Investment Studies– Curriculum
Curriculum Overview
The curriculum provides a comprehensive two year academic sequence that integrates advanced study across public and private market investment. Instruction progresses from foundational financial analysis to advanced transaction structure, portfolio construction and multi asset capital allocation.
The curriculum consists of six structured programs delivered sequentially with defined learning outcomes and formal assessment.
Program Sequence
Year One
Program 1. Fundamental Equity Analysis
- Financial statement analysis
- Intrinsic value principles
- Discounted cash flow modeling
- Competitive and sector evaluation
- Risk analysis and portfolio considerations
Program 2. Real Estate Investment
- Market evaluation
- Valuation methods
- Financial modeling for income property
- Development feasibility
- Risk and asset management frameworks.
Program 3. Private Credit
- Credit underwriting
- Cash flow and coverage analysis
- Loan structure and covenant evaluation
- Collateral and security considerations
- Portfolio level credit exposure
Year Two
Program 4. Private Equity
- Valuation techniques
- Transaction structure
- Due diligence frameworks
- Return modeling
- Value creation analysis
Program 5. Venture Capital
- Early stage company evaluation
- Market sizing
- Financial modeling for emerging companies
- Term sheet mechanics
- Portfolio construction and exit pathways
Program 6. Hedge Fund Strategies
- Systematic and discretionary strategy groups
- Risk modeling
- Factor and return driver evaluation
- Multi strategy portfolio design
- Performance analysis
Integration Components
In addition to the six programs, participants complete three integration components:
Integration
Module 1. Cross Asset Valuation
- Comparative valuation
- Risk factors across asset classes
- Scenario analysis
- Integration
Module 2. Portfolio Design and Capital Allocation
- Cross market allocation
- Risk budgeting
- Diversification principles
- Integration
Module 3. Capstone Project
Participants complete a comprehensive written analysis that includes:
- Financial modeling
- Transaction or asset evaluation
- Market analysis
- Portfolio implications
Assessment
Assessment is based on analytical assignments, modeling exercises, written case evaluations and the final capstone project. Participants must complete all six program evaluations and all integration components.
Learning Outcomes
Participants who complete the curriculum will be able to:
- Apply structured methods of analysis across public and private markets
- Conduct valuation, risk evaluation and capital allocation with professional rigor
- Interpret financial and economic evidence to support long term investment decisions
- Evaluate opportunities across major asset classes with analytical discipline
- Construct portfolios and assess performance using institutional frameworks