Course Description

F701 - Alternative Investments and Portfolio Management

This course introduces students to a wide range of alternative investments, including hedge funds, private equity, commodities, real estate, and infrastructure. Students are also provided with a deep, cutting-edge treatment of modern hedge fund investment strategies as well as a rigorous analysis of the practical portfolio management process. This course is highly recommended for any student considering a career in investments, portfolio management, corporate finance, investment advisory services, or the broader financial industry. Students pursuing the CFA designation are strongly urged to take this course.

For more information, please contact Adeel Mahmood at amahmoo@mcmaster.ca.

Prerequisite: F600 OR F650

Course Offerings

Fall 2025

Code	Section	Day	Start	End	Room	Instructor	Outline
F701	C01	WED	11:30	14:20	See Mosaic	See Mosaic

Fall 2024

Code	Section	Day	Start	End	Room	Instructor	Outline
F701	C01	FRI	10:30	13:20	See Mosaic	A. Mahmood	Outline

Winter 2024

Code	Section	Day	Start	End	Room	Instructor	Outline
F701	C01	FRI	11:30	14:20	See Mosaic	Mahmood	Outline

Winter 2023

Code	Section	Day	Start	End	Room	Instructor	Outline
F701	CO1	MON	11:30	14:20	RJC 249	A. Mahmood	Outline

Winter 2022

Code	Section	Day	Start	End	Room	Instructor	Outline
F701	C01	MON	11:30	14:20	RJC 364	A. Mahmood	Outline

Winter 2021

Code	Section	Day	Start	End	Room	Instructor	Outline
F701	C01	MON	14:30	17:20		A. Mahmood	Outline

Winter 2020

Code	Section	Day	Start	End	Room	Instructor	Outline
F701	C01	MON	14:30	17:20	RJC 357	A. Mahmood	Outline

Winter 2019

Code	Section	Day	Start	End	Room	Instructor	Outline
F701E	C01	TUE	19:00	22:00	RJC 214	A. Mahmood	Outline

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