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.  

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 

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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