Master of Science in Finance - Investments and Portfolio Management

University of Houston

The investments and portfolio management track is suitable for a wide range of careers in the asset management industry, such as investment management, trading, security analysis, and risk management. Students with this background may be hired by investment banks, institutional money management firms (mutual funds, hedge funds, pension funds, etc.), and firms that specialize in derivatives trading.The curriculum in this track has been designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of investment analysis, portfolio management, fixed income, derivatives (forwards, futures, swaps and options), risk management, and financial innovation. Students may specialize their training by earning the Investment Analysis Certificate.