Embark on a journey to master alternative valuation and investment techniques in the "Alternative Approaches to Valuation and Investment" course. Delivered in partnership with the University of Melbourne and BNY Mellon, this specialized course offers a deep dive into asset valuation. Through a series of engaging modules, you will unravel the intuitive foundations of investment valuation and explore the practical applications of alternative valuation techniques.
Throughout the course, you will delve into various topics, including measuring stand-alone risk, portfolio return and risk, linking risk with expected return, financial statement analysis for cost of capital estimation, and real options analysis. Each module provides comprehensive insights, empowering you to make informed investment decisions and understand the intricacies of asset valuation.
With a focus on industry-relevant practices and real-world examples, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills to excel in the field of corporate finance and investment management. Join this transformative learning experience and elevate your expertise in valuation and investment strategies.
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This course comprises four modules, each offering in-depth insights into alternative valuation and investment strategies. Participants will explore risk measurement, capital asset pricing, cost of capital estimation, and real options analysis, gaining practical skills for informed investment decisions.
Embark on Module 1 to delve into the intuitive foundations of asset valuation, focusing on risk measurement and portfolio return. Gain a comprehensive understanding of alternative attitudes towards risk, diversification benefits, and the impact of risk on investment decisions. This module lays the groundwork for developing a robust valuation framework.
Module 2 takes a deep dive into linking risk with expected return, exploring the nuances of unsystematic versus systematic risk and the capital asset pricing model. Gain insights into empirical evidence and multi-factor models to enhance your investment analysis skills, setting the stage for informed investment decision-making.
Explore the intricacies of using financial statement analysis to estimate the cost of capital in Module 3. Uncover the foundations of the weighted average cost of capital (WACC), its implications for debt and equity, and the challenges associated with WACC estimation. Master the art of leveraging financial information for cost of capital estimation.
Module 4 delves into addressing financial reality with real options analysis, providing practical insights into the complexities of NPV, real options in practice, and the approximation of real option values using decision trees. Gain a holistic understanding of real options analysis and its application in investment valuation, preparing you to navigate complex investment scenarios.
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