In Partnership With Drag for more Program ExperienceWho Should AttendFacultyTestimonials Program ExperienceHighlights and Key Outcomes Through the IFEBP-Wharton programs, you will: Learn the core concepts and tools needed for effective portfolio oversight Obtain a solid grounding in the principles of modern portfolio theory Enhance your ability to assess the strategic impact of your competitors' moves and how to maintain competitive advantage Learn the intricacies of alternate investment strategies, from real estate and hedge funds to private equity Experience & Impact Wharton faculty — led by Associate Professor Jeffrey Jaffe, an expert on corporate finance, investments, and money management — will apply their field-based research and the latest strategic insights to give you a strong foundation, theory, and practical application of investment management. Each program is an independent unit that may be completed in any sequence, although we strongly encourage individuals with little experience with investment programs to complete the Portfolio Concepts and Management program as a foundation prior, to attending others. Portfolio Concepts and Management This program provides the core principles of portfolio theory and investment performance measurement, offering practical tools and experiences to help you make reliable investment management decisions. Grow confidence in your ability to evaluate investments with a broad, fundamental understanding of investment products and practices. Program attendees will learn in a variety of settings — lecture/discussion sessions, problem solving exercises and small-group case study sessions. Overall, you will: Obtain a solid grounding in the principles of modern portfolio theory Learn the fundamental concepts needed for effective portfolio oversight Enhance your ability to manage pensions in a risky global environment Apply what you have learned in an interactive case study Advanced Investments Management This program is for those who have a solid grasp of investment management fundamentals and seek to learn more, or have taken the Portfolio Concepts and Management program and are looking for the “next step.” It is assumed participants will already understand the basic principles of portfolio theory, performance evaluation, and risk/return. Overall, you will: Engage in a thorough and rigorous program that builds on participants’ existing knowledge base and experience Learn the latest trends in performance analysis and management Discuss advanced asset-allocation topics Apply what you have learned in an interactive case study Alternative Investment Strategies This program provides practical education to help you understand the complexities of alternative investments. Focused on the topics of hedge funds and real estate investing for benefit funds, this advanced-level program will provide you with the tools to make effective investment decisions. The course schedule covers lecture/discussion sessions, problem-solving exercises and group breakout sessions. Overall, you will: Engage in a thorough and rigorous program that builds on participants’ existing knowledge base and experience. Discuss hedge fund allocation and investing Learn what you should consider when investing in real estate Hear what strategies your peers are using International and Emerging Market Investing This 2½-day specialty program is designed to provide insight into the global marketplace to those who already have a solid grasp on basic investment topics. Discover investment opportunities and risks of international and emerging countries and how to navigate these risks. Overall, you will: Obtain a solid understanding of the opportunities and risks surrounding international investing Discuss the impact of the global economy on your investment portfolio Learn what you should consider when investing in emerging markets Hear what strategies your peers are using Who Should AttendInternational Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans: Investment Courses is designed for International Foundation member trustees and other benefit professionals with varying levels of knowledge and experience, including administrators and staff, human resources and benefits professionals, corporate officers and executives, and finance personnel and investment managers. The courses also attract investment professionals and multiemployer and public plan trustees in both the U.S. and Canada. Participants leave the program with an expanded peer network, plus specific tools and frameworks they can use to be more effective administrators and investment managers. They also gain new insight into the global marketplace and how it impacts their funds’ investment strategy. Fluency in English, written and spoken, is required for participation in Wharton Executive Education programs unless otherwise indicated. Plan Your StayThis program is held at the Steinberg Conference Center located on the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia. Meals and accommodations are included in the program fees. Learn more about planning your stay at Wharton’s Philadelphia campus. FacultyJeffrey Jaffe, PhDSee Faculty BioAcademic DirectorAssociate Professor of Finance, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Corporate finance, investments, money management, the effects of information on the behavior of security pricesA. Craig MacKinlay, PhDSee Faculty BioJoseph P. Wargrove Professor of Finance, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Asset pricing models, behavior of futures prices, econometric modeling, stock market behaviorChristopher Geczy, PhDSee Faculty BioAdjunct Professor of Finance; Academic Director, Wharton Wealth Management Initiative; Academic Director, Jacobs Levy Equity Management Center for Quantitative Financial Research, The Wharton SchoolTodd Sinai, PhDSee Faculty BioDavid B. Ford Professor; Professor of Real Estate; Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy; Chairperson, Real Estate Department, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Commercial real estate and real estate investment trusts, real estate and public economics, risk and pricing in housing markets, taxation of real estate and capital gains TestimonialsThe Foundation and Wharton continue to provide a stellar investment program. The curriculum and faculty present real-world information that I can take home and apply immediately. There is no doubt I will be a better trustee because of it.” Show More Less Michael BrownBoard Chairman, Municipal Employees’ Retirement System of MichiganAn incredibly deep dive into emerging markets that broadened not only my understanding of the markets but my fiduciary responsibilities.” Show More Less James Rossler Jr.Trustee, Ohio School Employees Retirement SystemThought-provoking, mind-expanding yet understandable teaching from these professors who are very knowledgeable and experts in their fields. I will continue onward in the Wharton pathway of education for the board trustees.” Show More Less Barbara M. PhillipsSchool Bus Driver, Ashland City Schools and Board Trustee, Ohio’s School Employee Retirement System Download the program schedule, including session details. Register via IFEBP Website Logistics InformationInternational Travel Information »Plan Your Stay » In Partnership With Contact UsTo learn more about these programs, visit the International Foundation website or contact: Adam Abelson, at +1.262.373.7652 or via email. For further information regarding the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation, please contact +1.262.786.6710, option 3. +1.215.898.1776 execed@wharton.upenn.edu Wharton Wealth Management InitiativeWe distill the most cutting-edge financial research into real-world, real-time knowledge that wealth managers and investors can use for immediate impact.Learn more »
