Student Portfolio Showcase

Real projects from our financial analysis program students. These portfolios demonstrate practical skills developed through hands-on experience with market data, investment research, and comprehensive financial modeling techniques.

Portfolio Development Journey

Our students build comprehensive portfolios throughout their learning experience. Each project reflects real-world scenarios and current market conditions that financial professionals encounter daily.

The portfolio creation process spans multiple quarters, allowing students to develop depth in their chosen specialization while maintaining breadth across core financial analysis competencies.

  • Market analysis and trend identification projects
  • Investment thesis development and presentation
  • Financial modeling and valuation exercises
  • Risk assessment and portfolio optimization studies
Students working on financial analysis projects with data visualizations and charts displayed on multiple monitors

Faculty Mentorship Approach

Our instructors bring decades of industry experience to guide student project development. Each portfolio reflects both technical competency and real-world application under expert supervision.

Portrait of Dr. Henrik Johannsen, Senior Portfolio Advisor

Dr. Henrik Johannsen

Senior Portfolio Advisor

Henrik guides students through complex valuation methodologies and helps them develop analytical frameworks that stand up to professional scrutiny. His background in institutional asset management provides students with insider perspectives on industry standards.

Portrait of Prof. Svetlana Kovač, Research Methods Director

Prof. Svetlana Kovač

Research Methods Director

Svetlana specializes in helping students develop rigorous research methodologies and data interpretation skills. Her focus on evidence-based analysis ensures student portfolios demonstrate both creativity and analytical precision.

Project-Based Learning Framework

Students develop portfolios through structured project sequences that build complexity progressively. Each project integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application, creating authentic learning experiences that mirror professional financial analysis work.

1

Foundation Projects

Students begin with fundamental analysis projects focusing on individual company evaluation and basic financial statement interpretation skills.

2

Applied Research

Mid-program projects involve sector analysis and comparative studies that require students to synthesize multiple data sources and develop investment recommendations.

3

Capstone Integration

Advanced students complete comprehensive portfolio projects that demonstrate mastery across multiple financial analysis disciplines and present findings to industry professionals.

Program Applications Open

Autumn 2025 Cohort

Our next comprehensive program begins in September 2025. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority consideration for submissions received by June 2025. The program spans 12 months of intensive study and project development.

Portfolio Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate basic familiarity with financial concepts and quantitative analysis. Previous portfolio work is helpful but not required. We focus on analytical thinking ability and genuine interest in financial markets.

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