Faculty: Economics and Administrative Sciences

The Capital Markets and Portfolio Management specialization focuses on the principles and practices of financial markets, investment strategies, and portfolio management. Students acquire skills in financial analysis, risk management, investment evaluation, and portfolio optimization, preparing for careers in investment banking, portfolio management, financial analysis, and related fields.

Learning Objectives:

Understand principles of capital markets and portfolio management.
Develop skills in financial analysis and investment evaluation.
Learn risk management techniques and portfolio optimization.
Explore financial derivatives and alternative investments.
Analyze financial regulations and ethical considerations.
Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Gain practical experience through projects and internships.

Main Scheme:

Introduction to Capital Markets - Overview of capital markets, their functions, and participants.
Financial Analysis - Basics of analysis of financial data and investment opportunities.
Investment Evaluation - Techniques for evaluating stocks, bonds, and other investment tools.
Portfolio Management - Principles of building and managing investment portfolios.
Risk Management - Methods for identifying, assessing, and managing financial risks.
Financial Derivatives - Understanding and using financial derivatives for risk management and speculation.
Alternative Investments - Exploring alternative investment options, such as real estate, private equity, and hedge funds.
Financial Regulations and Ethics - Understanding legal and ethical considerations in financial markets.
Quantitative Methods in Finance - Applying quantitative methods in financial analysis and decision-making.
Behavioral Finance - Studying psychological influences on financial decisions and market behavior.
Portfolio Development - Creating a professional portfolio showcasing capital markets and portfolio management skills.
Practical Training - Real-world experiences in investment banks, portfolio management firms, financial analysis departments, or consultancies.
Graduation Project - A comprehensive project applying capital markets and portfolio management skills, such as developing an investment strategy, managing a portfolio, or conducting a risk assessment.

Evaluation Methods:

Capital market analysis and portfolio management principles
Financial analysis projects
Investment evaluation projects
Portfolio management projects
Risk management projects
Financial derivatives projects
Alternative investment projects
Financial regulations and ethics projects
Quantitative methods in finance projects
Behavioral finance projects
Portfolio development projects
Internship reports
Graduation projects and presentations

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of finance and economics and an interest in capital markets and portfolio management.

Duration of Specialization:

Typically 4 years to obtain a bachelor's degree in capital markets and portfolio management.

Certification:

Graduates can obtain certificates such as:

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
Certificates in specific financial analysis and portfolio management programs

Target Audience:

Aspiring investment bankers, portfolio managers, financial analysts, risk managers, and professionals seeking careers in investment banks, portfolio management firms, financial analysis departments, consultancies, and related fields. This specialization provides students with the financial and analytical skills necessary to excel in capital markets and portfolio management, supporting careers in various roles within investment banks, portfolio management firms, financial analysis departments, consultancies, and related fields.

Capital Markets and Portfolio Management