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Executive Education

Strategic Investment Management for Social Enterprise and Non-Profit

Location

Global

Learning Mode

Online

Study Level

Mini MBA Certificate

Credits

20 Credits

Duration

8 -12 Weeks

Course Level

Level 6

Time Commitment

8-10 hours weekly

Start Date

8th September, 2020

Cost

Level 1: £950 (6 Modules)
Level 2: £1,750 (12 Modules)

Description

This course develops your knowledge and confidence to select instruments to evaluate impact investments and manage their risks, while also showing you the strategic bigger picture. Social Impact Investments are designed to make provision for resources and use of finance to achieve a combination of economic and social objectives. They can complement public sector efforts and can be pioneers in developing new markets. They can also supply affordable products or services of higher quality for societal purposes.This course offers an in-depth understanding of the key themes of social investment management. Our students gain a comprehensive understanding of the investment management process, including modern portfolio theory and fixed income and equity investments. You will participate in lectures provided by key industry thinkers and practitioners and take part in fund management simulations which give you the chance to see the potential real-world implications of your financial and investment decisions. This course is designed for professionals who want to develop a strategic understanding of impact investment management to enhance their returns and reduce risks.

Objectives

This course is designed to introduce the concept, as well as engage students and their tutor in a joint learning experience of this field. Through this course, students will:

Teaching Outcomes

Key Benefit

Courses Curriculum

Module 1

The concept of social enterprise and impact investments

Module 8

Trends in asset management

Module 2

Impact investment market

Module 9

Investment management theory and research

Module 3

Modern portfolio theory

Module 10

Strategic asset allocation and fund management

Module 4

Types of investment portfolios

Module 11

Investment techniques/vehicles

Module 5

Investment analysis

Module 12

Monitoring and evaluation of impact investments

Module 6

Investment management process

Module 13

Risk management of impact investments

Module 7

Financial and investment decisions

Module 14

Stake holders in social investments/investment management industry

Certification

This course is accredited and, to be awarded credit, you must satisfactorily complete written components. Successful students will receive credit, awarded by the Board of Studies of London School of Social Enterprise and Sustainable Economics and International Affiliates. The award will be presented in the form of Advanced Certificate. Exceptional students will be recognised.

Admission

Please submit your application at least two weeks prior to the programme start date. Since qualified candidates are admitted on a rolling, space-available basis, early application is encouraged. Admission is selective and based on professional achievement and organisational responsibility. Although there are no formal educational requirements, proficiency in written and spoken English is essential. LSSE expects the full commitment of the participant and their organisation because our programmes enhance the leadership capacity of the participant as well as their organisation. While participants are attending a programme, sponsoring organisations agree to relieve them of their work responsibilities so that they can fully focus on the learning experience.

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