FINC 360Risk Mgmt/Stdnt Mngd Hdg Fnd

Catalog

The course provides students with a career path in the investment industry. Students learn and apply technical and risk management skills to manage the Cougar Student Hedge Fund, which has a focus on investment grade ESG investments. This investment style has been lauded by the external community, including the Financial Times of London. Additionally, students will learn how to maximize returns of their investments using derivatives risk management through participation in CME Group Trading Challenge. A course textbook, CME Group Risk Management Materials, CME Software, and materials from the financial services industry will be used. The CME badges and certificates will be provided upon successful completion of the course.