Oxford Private Markets Investments Programme
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Key Information
Campus location
Oxford, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
6 weeks
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
USD 2,868
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
Develop practical skills and insights into the world of alternative investment management.
An online education that sets you apart
This Oxford Private Markets Investments Programme is delivered in collaboration with leaders in digital education GetSmarter. Join a global community of professionals who have already had the opportunity to:
- Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you learn around your schedule
- Enjoy a personalised and supported online learning experience
- Earn a certificate of attendance from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
This programme is presented entirely online, in collaboration with leaders in online education GetSmarter. View this Oxford Private Markets Investments Programme on the GetSmarter website to find out about upcoming programme dates, the programme price, and more.
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Ideal Students
Is this programme for you?
This programme is designed for finance professionals looking to take advantage of career opportunities in the emerging private market sector and upskill in order to remain competitive in the industry. If you’re a banker, investor, fund manager, analyst, trader, accountant, consultant, regulator or business journalist, you’ll benefit by broadening your knowledge of this niche but growing area of finance, and gain entry into the highly specialised world of private markets.
Program Outcome
You’ll walk away with:
- An understanding of private markets, private equity, asset allocation, and the necessary skills to take advantage of new opportunities in investment management.
- Fluency in the language and terminology of private markets, and the ability to compile an investment memorandum and implement a private market investment strategy.
- The knowledge and tools to determine the value, fund the acquisition, enhance the value of private market assets, and anticipate the future of these alternative investments.
- Insights into megatrends and future predictions of the private markets landscape from leading Oxford faculty, as well as a host of over forty global industry experts.
Curriculum
Over the duration of this online programme, you’ll work your way through the following modules:
- Module 1: Become fluent in the language of private markets
Appreciate the current state of the industry and identify all the stakeholders in the investment process. - Module 2: Private asset acquisition and management
Explore valuation, financial modelling, leverage, and exit strategies. - Module 3: Structuring investment vehicles
Explore the different structures, the fundraising process, fee structures, alignment of interests, and the secondary market. - Module 4: Performance evaluation for private investments
Perform accurate performance benchmarking and risk assessment. - Module 5: Asset owners: Role models in asset allocation
Learn how to allocate and manage an asset portfolio. - Module 6: Megatrends and the future of private markets
Trends and developments in developing markets and responsible investing, shaping the industry's future.
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Will I have the time?
GetSmarter's learning model is designed to help you, as a working professional, improve your skills without compromising on work and family responsibilities. The programme work is broken up into weekly, manageable modules, with incremental deadlines, designed to help you pace yourself over the duration of the programme, and allow you the flexibility to work when it suits you best.
At the beginning of each week, you'll be presented with all the lectures, notes, and assignments necessary for completion. Once registered you’ll be assigned a personal Success Manager. You will have access to your Success Manager, who will help you set goals and track key milestones, manage your time, and field any administrative requests you might have.
What is the online campus?
The Online Campus (OLC) will be your virtual classroom for the duration of your programme. Through its easy-to-use interface, you'll have access to a diverse variety of programme content formats, including interactive video lectures, module notes, practice quizzes, Prezis, assignment briefs, and additional web resources.
On the Online Campus, you'll also be able to ask questions and interact with your fellow students and Head Tutor through the OLC discussion forums. If you're experiencing tech issues or need advice from your personal Success Manager, you can use the OLC to get in touch.
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