Investment Banking and Financial Asset Management

Course Code: IBF-106
Duration: 18 Months (4 Semesters)
Mode of Delivery: In-Class / Online
Training Approach: Practical, Case-Based, and Software-Driven

Course Goal

To produce competent investment banking and financial asset management professionals capable of analyzing markets, managing portfolios, valuing companies, and supporting financial decisions across both local and international financial systems.

Course Objectives

By the end of the program, learners will be able to:

1. Understand the structure, operations, and regulations of global financial systems.
2. Conduct corporate valuation, mergers, and acquisition analysis.
3. Design and manage diversified investment portfolios.
4. Apply risk management tools and quantitative finance techniques.
5. Use Excel, Power BI, and SPSS for data-driven financial analysis.
6. Develop sustainable investment and wealth management strategies.
7. Present and defend financial recommendations using professional reporting standards.

Delivery Methods

• Interactive lectures and tutorials
• Case studies and simulations
• Software-based workshops (Excel, Power BI, SPSS)
• Group research and presentation
• Internship and field projects
• Capstone simulation project

Required Tools & Resources

• Personal laptop with internet access
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Power BI, SPSS (Demo version)
• Financial modeling templates
• Case study datasets (Somalia & global markets)

Evaluation & Grading

Program Summary

Certification

Upon successful completion, graduates will be awarded a
🎓 Diploma in Investment Banking & Financial Asset Management, recognized by the African Institute of Advanced Learning, with pathways for further certification in CFA, FinTech, and Financial Analysis.