Finance for Non-Finance Managers: Asset Management

About this course

The course introduces frameworks for assessing, selecting and managing financial assets within portfolios. It examines equities, fixed income and alternative investments, alongside diversification and the effects of market and economic conditions on asset prices. Participants consider how investment decisions are made and how to interpret portfolio reports and evaluate performance. Teaching takes place alongside other professionals developing their knowledge of asset management and investment.

What you'll learn

• Explain core principles of asset management and portfolio construction.
• Identify the characteristics of equities, fixed income and alternative investments.
• Describe how diversification can be used within an investment portfolio.
• Assess how market and economic conditions influence asset prices.
• Interpret investment portfolio reports and evaluate performance.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for non-finance managers and other professionals seeking a grounding in asset management and investment decision-making. It is listed as All Levels, making it broadly framed rather than tied to a specified stage of prior study. Learners study alongside fellow professionals.

• Relevant to professionals who engage with investment professionals or financial reporting.
• Designed for learners developing knowledge of asset management rather than specialising in a single asset class.

Before you go

• A Birkbeck certificate of participation is provided on completion.