Mutual Fund Management
Build the expertise to manage a portfolio of mutual or hedge funds.
Program details
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Commitment
9-12 credit hours
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Locations
Boston
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Programs
2
This concentration is ideal for
MBA students in the finance industry who want to advance into strategic roles
Emerging leaders interested in jobs like mutual fund manager or senior investment analyst
Students looking to build the strategic and financial toolset to grow wealth
Master mutual fund management strategies and grow your clients' wealth
Mutual funds are a cornerstone of investment strategies for investors of all sizes, making expert management crucial for long-term financial health. Financial institutions today need leaders with a deep understanding of financial markets, and the skills to value assets using quantitative methods and critical analysis.
Our Mutual Fund Management concentration is your gateway to a successful career in investment banking, portfolio management, and more. The program offers hands-on experience in portfolio management, including constructing and evaluating mutual and hedge funds using advanced techniques. You'll build an advanced understanding of domestic and international markets, the quantitative skills you need to value assets, evaluate and measure risk, and develop portfolios that meet your clients' goals. You'll also get practical experience by presenting investment recommendations and managing mutual fund operations.
Course requirements
The Mutual Fund Management concentration prepares you to construct and manage funds that meet client goals and build their wealth. Coursework varies by program of interest. See the full list of required and elective courses in Northeastern's Academic Catalog.
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360 Huntington Fund
Gain hands-on financial experience
At D'Amore-McKim, you can apply to join the management team of the 360 Huntington Fund— a real mutual fund that is part of Northeastern's endowment. You can join as an analyst, where you'll research, analyze, and present investment choices to your peers, or apply for a manager role, where you'll handle mutual fund management tasks like preparing accounting statements, creating asset allocation plans, and monitoring compliance. No matter what your experience level with managing stocks, you'll learn invaluable skills in an environment that no simulated fund exercise can match.
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