Kent McCarthy

Kansas University’s Applied Portfolio Management Program

IntroductionKent McCarthy is the president and founder of Jayhawk Capital

Management, an alternative investment manager that primarily invests in Chinese companies. Beyond his obligations to the firm, Kent McCarthy frequently lectures at Kansas University (KU) School of Business and established the Applied Portfolio Management class in 1988 and provided the initial funding of $250,000 in 1993. 

KU School of Business’ Applied Portfolio Management (APM) incorporates real world lessons into the classroom and partners with the university community and Wall Street to provide hands-on training. The program offers networking and professional development opportunities with a mission of guiding students into becoming leaders in the investment profession. Furthermore, APM fosters a strong alumni network and participates in fundraising efforts to support the continued existence of KU School of Business. 

Kansas UniversityThe curriculum of APM focuses on teaching students the

intricacies of stock markets around the world in a fast-paced, competitive environment. The program gives students the chance to learn from and connect with business and investment professionals from around the world. In addition, the program has invited more than 175 top executives and Wall Street professionals to engage in teaching the class. 

In order to apply for the program, students must submit a letter of application, a current resume, and their most current Degree Progress Report. Applicants must also provide answers to a series of questions on the application form and complete the basic Candidate Information Survey. Application review for the fall semester begins in mid-March. 

To learn more about the program, visit apm.dept.ku.edu.