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GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PORTFOLIO & INVESTMENT STRATEGY

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR FINANCIAL DESTINY - BE YOUR OWN FUND MANAGER


Some investors diversified their portfolio by spreading their investment in small percentages across numerous investments instruments whilst others focus heavily in one or two investment vehicles such as equities or properties. In the aftermath of the global financial meltdown, investors and professionals alike have learnt an important lesson – that nobody is as passionate and serious about managing your money than yourselves.

The rapid expansion of the financial industry has lead to a huge variety of investment and structured financial products, for any astute investor, there are potentially hundreds of decisions you must make in order to build well rounded investment portfolio, one which will benefit from market upswings and protected against downside risk. There is also a spike in the number of providers offering get rich quick investment courses which promise high returns at minimal risk. To lent a quote from the Oracle of Omaha, Mr Warren Buffet: " If it sounds too good to be true, most likely it is ".

There is no secret and shortcut to achieving financial success, each of us has an unique set of risk appetite, product preference and investment horizon and priorities. To protect our hard-earn money against bad investment decisions, we need to be right education to control our financial destiny and develop the skills to be your Own Fund Manager.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PORTFOLIO & INVESTMENT STRATEGY

The Graduate Diploma in Portfolio and Investment strategy aims to educate investors with the skills and knowledge to effectively manage their portfolio using time tested value investment strategies, bringing stable return with minimal risk exposure. Designed and delivered by our advisory team which has over 40 years of professional investment and trading experience, this diploma is carefully structured to meet the learning needs of investors and managers seeking to manage their investment portfolio effectively

STUDENT TESTIMONIAL

Thank you for recommending the Portfolio Investment Strategy course - I thoroughly enjoyed taking all four courses and was surprised at how much I was able to learned in such a short time. I've gone from a complete finance novice to somebody analysing a company's stock potential in less than a year. I will certainly recommend this to any working professional who seek to equip themselves with real world knowledge of current financial climate.
Stanney Majawit, Senior Consultant

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The main objective of this program is to equip our participants with the correct financial knowledge to make informed investment decisions by deciphering the myriad of financial products available in the market and understanding their REAL "Risk Vs Rewards"

Participants will be empowered with investment strategies and wealth creation techniques. Taught by top industry professionals, participants will how to avoid costly investment Mistakes and take control of their financial health, to be their own Fund Manager.

The Key objectives of this program is for participants to

  • Develop a hands‐on optimal portfolio approach – Be your Own Fund Manager
  • Demystify the psychology behind legendary investors such as Benjamin Graham, Warren Buffet.
  • Discover your risk profile, investment behaviour and disciplines towards money
  • Confidently identifying and selecting the right investment products that is align to your financial goals.
  • Effectively assess the myriad of investment strategies using both fundamental & Technical Analysis
  • Calculate the "REAL" Risk & Return behind the various financial products and avoid pitfalls.
  • Knowledge for effective asset allocation and risk management

PARTICIPANTS

The graduate diploma in Portfolio & Investment Strategy is design for participants who are seeking to take responsibilities of their investment decisions and for professionals in the financial sectors which are providing investment advisory services.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

This is a 6 months part-time program comprising of 4 modules. This program are tailored for working professionals and classes are conducted on weekdays evening from 7.00pm to 10.00pm or over weekends. Each module is supported with 24 contact hours of face to face lectures which are conducted by our experienced faculty.

  • Psychology of Investing– Deciphering the mind of Successful Investment Gurus
  • Value Investing – Un-coding Financial Statements
  • Investment Strategy & Techniques – A Hands-on Approach
  • Optimal Portfolio Strategy

ASSESSMENT MODE

Students will be assessed using a combination of examinations and assessments which could include real-time simulation, group discussions, case studies and individual assessment.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

The Graduate Diploma in Portfolio & Investment Strategy program is awarded by Aventis School of Management Successful graduates will be allowed to use the designatory letters "Grad Dip Investment Strategy" after their name upon completion of the program

ADMISSION CRITERIA

All applicants must possess:

  • A degree or similar professional qualifications from a recognized university/institution, OR
  • A diploma from a polytechnic with at least 3 years of working experience.
  • Senior executives with extensive experience but without academic qualification may be considered on a case to case basis.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants are required to submit the following:

  • Duly-completed application form (download Form)
  • Certified true copies of all education certificates and transcripts
  • Your detailed Profile – Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of Personal & Career Objectives
  • Application processing fee of S$107 (non-refundable)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Participants may enrol and attend any of the modules for the acquisition of knowledge in a particular discipline. An executive certificate will be awarded for students that have fulfilled at least 80% attendance for that enrolled module.
  • For participants that have enrolled and attended any of the modules for the acquisition of knowledge in a particular discipline, they will be issued with an executive certificate if they fulfil at least 80% attendance.

PSYCHOLOGY OF INVESTING – DEVELOPING A WINNING INVESTMENT MINDSET

Researchers believe that the study of psychology can shed considerable light on the efficiency of financial markets as well as explain many stock market anomalies, market bubbles, and crashes. Key topics to be emphasized include psychology and finance, issues of overconfidence, pride and regret, risk perceptions, mental accounting, forming portfolios, emotion and investing and self control and decision making, speculation, crashes, turmoil, forecast, analysis, performance measurement, tips, rules etc.

Participants after the module or workshop should develop a psychological profile of themselves as investors, their beliefs, tendencies, values and even strategies. To achieve their financial goals through the effective execution of time tested wealth Creation techniques.

VALUE INVESTING STRATEGY – DETERMINING THE INTRINSIC VALUES OF COMPANIES

Value Investing is the corner stone of long-term growth. Those who practice it survive the ups and downs of the market and are more likely to emerge wealthy than those who ride the market. Use these resources to learn more about this famous technique and how it can increase your net worth over time. Adopted religiously by Warren Buffett, Value investing has help many successful well-known multi-millionaires and billionaires around the world. Through interpreting financial reports of companies that you are investing in, you will develop financial mastery over the cash flow, valuation and thus the potential upside / downside of the company's share price.

Participants will also learn how to instil discipline to investing focusing on in-depth analysis and most importantly removing emotion from investing by measuring the value of stocks' underlying businesses.

INVESTMENT STRATEGIES & TECHNIQUES – A HANDS-ON APPROACH

There are many wealth creation strategies and investment techniques available. This module will provide participants with an effective framework of understanding the various investment techniques and financial instruments available in the market. Participants will learn the Real "Risk vs Return" behind the various financial products including structured products, currencies, commodities and capital guaranteed funds etc. Participants will also learn to trade in most market instruments using the most update investment technique used by the market Stock to make informed financial decision that could affect your life's savings.

Participants will learn how to allocate their cash into various financial instruments effectively to achieve both short and long-term financial goals

OPTIMAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT – DEVELOPING YOUR OWN INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO

This course aims to equip participants with the skills to confidently identify appropriate investment products that is specific to individual financial goals across various financial assets. Individual investors typically may make use of the services of a financial advisor or a financial institution for financial portfolio advisory services. This course aims to help participants put together their financial knowledge to develop their own investment portfolio using time tested wealth creation techniques like proper asset allocation, diversifications and regular portfolio review, participants will be able to construct and determine their respective investment portfolio that is align to their goals and in certain aspect be their own Fund Managers.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

The Graduate Diploma in Finance & Investment program is awarded by Aventis School of Management . Successful graduates will be allowed to use the designatory letters "Grad Dip Portfolio & Investment Strategy" after their name upon completion of the program.

 

ADMISSION CRITERIA

All applicants must possess:

  • A degree or similar professional qualifications from a recognized university/institution, OR
  • A diploma from a polytechnic with at least 3 years of working experience.
  • Senior executives with extensive experience but without academic qualification may be considered on a case to case basis.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants are required to submit the following:

  • Duly-completed application form (download Form)
  • Certified true copies of all education certificates and transcripts
  • Your detailed Profile – Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of Personal & Career Objectives
  • Application processing fee of S$107 (non-refundable)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Participants may enrol and attend any of the modules for the acquisition of knowledge in a particular discipline. An executive certificate will be awarded for students that have fulfilled at least 80% attendance for that enrolled module.
  • For participants that have enrolled and attended any of the modules for the acquisition of knowledge in a particular discipline, they will be issued with an executive certificate if they fulfil at least 80% attendance.

FIND OUT MORE

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