Asset Management Gain a holistic understanding of asset management

Vlerick Business School

Accounting & Finance

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Gain in-depth insight into the front-end business of managing financial assets. In this ten-day programme, you go beyond financial theory to develop a holistic view of how asset management works in practice. You live and learn asset management with practical insights from some of the key players in Belgium’s asset management landscape – including Vlerick faculty and experts from our partner institutions. When you complete the programme you’ll be able to leap confidently into asset management.

Programme Content

By the end of this programme, you’ll have excellent inside knowledge of the world of asset management. There are four core modules, each focusing on a specific aspect of asset management activity – as well as an introductory online “essentials” module to prepare you for your on-campus learning journey.

There’s also an opportunity to participate in two optional, specialised workshops which dive into specific asset management themes.

You’ll learn from faculty with experience in key roles in the asset management industry. They take an open, interactive approach and encourage you to challenge and ask questions.

Kick-off module: Essentials

Industry intro & get to know each other (on campus)

Understand the essentials of (online):Time value of moneyDiscount rateValuation

Module 1: Foundations and Risk

Explore what an asset management company is and how it’s organised, including:

Active and passive management

Investment styles

Balanced portfolio management

Performance measures

Compliance, standards, governance and regulation

Module 2: Legal Aspects and Types of Investors

Explore risk and the risk management framework

Learn about monetising risk

Discover types of investors, including:

Insurance

Pension funds

Private banks

Module 3: Portfolio management

Dive into fundamental analysis of equity and fixed income

Discover equity portfolio management

Understand interest rate risk

Explore fixed income portfolio management

Module 4: Alternative investments

Explore lifecycle investing

Understand factor investing and smart beta

Discover alternative investments, including:

Private equity

Real estate

Private debt

Insurance-linked securities

Programme Audience

Professionals working in an asset management company, including fund and portfolio managers, product managers and analysts

Private bankers at front office level

Senior executives and non-executive board members of financial institutions including asset management companies

Family offices

Professionals including investment consultants, consulting actuaries, audit firms, institutional actors, financial journalists, law firms and regulatory professionals

This programme is particularly relevant to non-asset managers working in or for the asset management industry.

Programme Benefits

Gain deeper insight into money management, managing funds and portfolios and how asset managers organise them

Measure and evaluate investment performance

Strengthen your understanding of institutional investors and their needs

Develop a sound understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks

Understand trends in the asset management industry and learn to evaluate potential investments

Vlerick Business School is accredited by FSMA as a provider of in-service training in banking and investment services. This means when you successfully complete this programme, you gain official education points.

The programme is also accredited by the Institute of Actuaries in Belgium (IA|BE). Participants can receive CPD points when they complete the programme.

Testimonials

"Having just started my asset management career, this programme was ideal. It has been an intellectually enriching and stimulating experience. The programme is taught by skilled lecturers – true experts with exceptional knowledge to share. The programme is intended to be as interactive as possible."

Antoine Poley

Client Reporting Officer at Candriam

"The networking opportunities were exceptional – with 2-day sessions in Ghent and Leuven. The programme enabled everyone to exchange insights and build strong bonds with our peers. The very diverse group of participants made this journey even more enriching, as everyone had a different take on how to apply the newly acquired knowledge to their respective careers."

Julie Gossen

Responsible Investment Specialist at Degroof Petercam Asset Management

"I chose Vlerick because it offers this flagship programme in the Benelux region, and I found no alternative that matched its quality. The modules – excellently designed, structured and delivered – cover a wide range of themes within the financial world. Vlerick is a life-changing experience in my lifelong learning journey and career. I have gained a wealth of new knowledge for myself, not to mention the professional contacts and beautiful friendships."

Bjorn De Vriese

Jurist and Lecturer in Law at Hogeschool Ghent

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