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Description
Fundamentals of Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) provides an insider perspective on the PE & VC industry, and analyses the fundamental evolution of the PE & VC asset class over the past 30 years, from alternative to mainstream. The module will provide insights into key industry players, and case studies of some of the success and failure stories in the industry. It also answers key questions related to strategy, fund manager selection, incentive mechanisms, performance comparison, red flags in prospectuses, and more.
This module will provide students with a thorough understanding as to why PE/VC not only as alternative asset class but also an inextricable element of financial markets. They will learn to appreciate the macro-financial factors behind their phenomenal growth curve and why they are here to stay. We will cover international perspectives, industry perspective including practitioner led lectures and seminar series. Case studies will form a major part of the curriculum.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module you will be able to:
- demonstrate the differences between Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) and identify when and for what reason to apply each approach
- identify the differences of PE/VC as an alternative asset class in relation to other asset classes
- critically assess global financial perspectives and trends in which PE/VC operate
- apply appropriate PE/VC functions in allocation of the investment portfolio
- research and apply understanding of relevant contextual trends and regional perspectives on PE/VC
- critically analyse case studies on PE/VC
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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