University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Regulatory Landscape of Alternative Investments
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Regulatory Landscape of Alternative Investments

Dr. Craig Lemoine

Instructor: Dr. Craig Lemoine

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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11 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

11 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Develop an understanding of the regulatory aspects of alternative investments including reporting obligations and accredited investors laws.

  • Analyze the application of various types of alternative investments such as private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and private debt assets.

  • Explore best practices for various investments and working with private equity and accredited investors.

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August 2024

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6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

In the course orientation, you will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course. Then dive into the second part of this module to explore the financial industry’s regulatory landscape, understanding roles of regulators, licensing requirements for professionals, and reporting obligations in this succinct module.

What's included

10 videos4 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

In this module, you will dive into securities regulations, compliance for alternative investments, laws for accredited investors, and the significance of due diligence and AML in investor protection.

What's included

11 videos1 reading1 assignment

In this module, you will explore land and non-land investments, understand hedge funds, commodities, and virtual currencies, and learn best practices for various asset classes.

What's included

13 videos3 readings1 assignment

In this module, you will investigate intrastate and crowdfunding exceptions, the role of accredited investors, and real estate trusts through the Hover Lawn case study. In the fast pace world of startups and high tech this journey allows you to explore securities and alternatives from the perspective of a business owner and a new idea. At the conclusion of this module, you will be ready to complete the final assessment for the course and earn your Coursera certificate!

What's included

10 videos6 readings2 assignments

Instructor

Dr. Craig Lemoine
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2 Courses351 learners

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