35 Hours
Self Study
Included
Available
Our easy online application is free, and no special documentation is required. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age, proficient in English, and committed to learning and engaging with fellow participants throughout the course. We confirm enrollment eligibility within one week of your application.
Module 1: Private Equity
Case Studies
BC Partners Acquires Acuris
Takeaways
Learn what private equity is, sources of risk and value, and how it is funded
Analyze the different segments of private equity: growth equity, buyouts, and venture capital
Key Exercises
Calculate the value of equity
Identify and rank private equity segments by their attributes and skills required
Module 2: Private Debt, Distress Investing, and Secondaries
Case Studies
Oaktree Capital Management Acquires Pierre Foods’s Debt
Blackstone’s GSO Capital Invests in Crosstex
Takeaways
Compare and contrast private equity and debt
Analyze investment strategies and sources of value
Identify skills needed for successful distress investing
Key Exercises
Classify attributes of investment opportunities
Rank deals by their characteristics
Module 3: Hedge Funds
Case Studies
Activist Investing with The Children’s Investment Fund
Takeaways
Learn key elements of hedge funds, including fee structure and sources of risk and value
Understand types of arbitrage and strategies
Characterize core quantitative investing strategies
Key Exercises
Calculate alpha and beta
Arbitrage trading simulation
Module 4: Real Estate
Case Studies
Real Estate Valuation with 625 Ground Lessor LLC
Takeaways
Learn how real estate differs from the rest of the alternatives space
Understand types of real estate investments
Compare and contrast secondaries and traditional private equity
Key Exercises
Identify phases of the real estate market
Prepare for a real estate negotiation
Conduct valuation analysis
Classify real estate products based on their diversification potential
Module 5: Portfolio Construction
Case Studies
Challenges of Alternatives with PFA Pension Fund
Takeaways
Describe the “money journey” and the key players involved
Interpret metrics to analyze performance
Understand risk and complementarity in portfolios
Discuss trends in alternatives
Key Exercises
Test knowledge of lockup period, liquidity frequency, and notice period
Practice analysis of key metrics
Rank investment risks
Established in 2001 and adeptly run by the Sringeri Mutt with the benign blessings of Sri Sri Bharathitheertha Mahaswamigal, the College believes in keeping a proactive approach for the overall development of the students.
ASIET is the first self-financing technical education centre to be awarded the ISO 9001: 2008 certification. Our Alumni are prestigious and many occupy responsible positions across prestigious organizations in India and abroad. The institute is affiliated to the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, accredited by NBA and approved by AICTE.
Harvard Business School Online launched as HBX in 2014 to deepen the School’s impact and broaden its reach, all while staying true to the HBS mission: to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. The nuance? Now we could reach those leaders wherever they are—in the world, in their careers, and in their lives. Since, HBS Online has educated 100,000-plus learners from more than 175 countries via our innovative online platform.
