The Foundations of Private Equity and Venture Capital course is structured for individuals new to the sector, covering the initiation of new funds or ventures. The curriculum includes various industry models such as venture capital, growth equity, and buyouts. Participants will study investment criteria, management strategies, and decision-making processes essential in the field.

The Investment Management course is designed for individuals interested in improving a firm's effectiveness throughout the deal process in the context of tax reforms, regulatory uncertainties, and global market volatility. The curriculum addresses issues pertaining to industry infrastructure, portfolio management, and negotiation strategies. Participants study how to navigate investment challenges, identify growth opportunities, and optimize capital returns in a complex investment environment.

The Alternative Investments course covers the essentials for evaluating investment opportunities in private equity, private debt, hedge funds, and real estate. The curriculum includes modules on alternative investments, various types of alternative investments and their characteristics, and methods for evaluating investment opportunities to enhance portfolio value.

Entrepreneurial Finance (EF) is a course that serves as a guide for managers in the investment and financing sectors of entrepreneurial environments. The curriculum covers the lifecycle of a startup from inception to strategic exit, highlighting important decision-making points. It helps participants understand deal structures, the reasoning behind incentives, and the subtleties of different business models. The course is also an overview of financial resources accessible to emerging firms, including venture debt, conventional bank financing, corporate venture capital strategies, and receivables financing.

The Private Equity Projects and Ecosystems course is a hybrid field and lecture series where students engage in project work with private equity firms. The curriculum covers various private equity aspects beyond transactions, with students completing projects in collaboration with firms or portfolio companies, resulting in presentations to investment committees. Participants gain exposure to the operations of up to ten private equity firms, with potential collaboration with industry entities. The course includes a wide range of projects and features lectures by private equity professionals, serving as a platform for industry relationship building and practical knowledge acquisition.

Designed for students aiming for careers in private market investing, the course is a study of investment strategies, management techniques, and asset development pertaining to real estate and private asset-backed companies. It incorporates a substantial hands-on project component, wherein students are tasked with developing and outlining a comprehensive investment strategy. This process culminates in the production of a detailed paper and investment proposal, which are subsequently reviewed and assessed by a panel of experienced industry professionals.

This course focuses on venture capital and private equity. It is designed for students who are either new to VCPE or interested in its strategic issues, not for those with full-time industry experience. The course serves as a survey, focusing on firm-wide managerial issues faced by VCPE investors without emphasizing deal-execution skills.