Finance for Non-Finance Managers: Asset Management
Overview
The Finance for Non-Finance Managers: Asset Management course will introduce you to the core principles of asset management and investment decision-making.
You will explore how financial assets are assessed, selected and managed within portfolios and how market conditions influence investment outcomes. The course provides a clear framework for understanding investment strategies and how to engage more effectively with investment professionals and financial reporting.
You will gain knowledge about:
- the fundamentals of asset management and portfolio construction
- key asset classes such as equities, fixed income and alternative investments
- the benefits of diversification
- how market and economic conditions affect asset prices.
By the end of the Finance for Non-Finance Managers: Asset Management course, you will have a greater understanding of how to interpret investment portfolio reports and measure and evaluate performance.
As a learner on this course, you will study alongside fellow professionals wishing to enhance their knowledge in the subject area, giving you the opportunity to make connections with like-minded colleagues and network.
You will also receive a Birkbeck certificate of participation upon completion of the course.
This course is non-credit bearing, so carries no credit points.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Most of our short courses have no formal entry requirements and are open to all students.
This short course has no prerequisites.
As part of the enrolment process, you may be required to submit a copy of a suitable form of ID.
International students who wish to come to the UK to study a short course can apply for a Visitor visa. Please note that it is not possible to obtain a Student visa to study a short course.
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How to apply
How to apply
You can book directly onto the short courses you would like to take, using the Register button above which will direct you to the relevant booking page. Courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis - so apply early if you're interested.
We offer a 20% discount to those who are members of Birkbeck’s alumni, as well as the student and staff community. If you are eligible to claim this discount, please contact the Innovation Support Unit so that we can process your booking.