Course Overview:
Behavioral Finance: Overcoming Biases in Investment Decisions. Understand common psychological biases and how to make better investment choices.
Course Objectives:
- Explain the foundations of behavioral finance
- Identify common psychological biases affecting investment decisions
- Explain actionable strategies to mitigate those biases
Upon the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of behavioral finance, common psychological biases in investment decisions, and learn practical strategies to mitigate them
Course Outline:
- What is Behavioral Finance?
- Why it matters more than ever in today's volatile markets
- Contrast with traditional finance (rational agents vs. real-world behavior)
- What are the common psychological biases affecting investment decisions
- What are the strategies used to mitigate the impact of cognitive biases on investment decision making?
Delivery Method:
In-Person Classes
Target Audience Level:
Middle-level management
Trainer's Profile/Brief:
Dr Hamza El Kaddouri is an experienced academic with a dynamic background that spans teaching and leadership roles across the UK, France, and Morocco. As the Programme Leader for the BSc Finance & Investment Management and MSc Finance at QFBA - Northumbria University, he brings a wealth of expertise to support the academic and professional growth of his students. His experience includes teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, where he has successfully managed complex projects and nurtured a collaborative learning environment.
His teaching approach emphasizes active learning, empowering students to take a central role in their educational journey. In addition to teaching, he is passionate about research, with interests that include ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), financial audit, personal finance, management accounting, and investment decision-making.
