The MAP curriculum is structured to provide a broad based educational foundation. The MAP curriculum is divided into three (3) categories:
CATEGORY I - PENSION FUNDAMENTALS SERIES
An ongoing series of sessions which address the basics of plan administration. One session is held each MAPERS conference. The series is designed as follows:
CATEGORY II - INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT
These sessions will focus on topics related to the investment of public plan assets, including investment policies and objectives, asset allocation, risk management, market conditions, etc.
CATEGORY III - BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
These sessions will focus on topics related to the proper administration, management and operation of public plans, including plan design, actuarial principles, plan compliance and governance issues, etc.
The categories are structured to ensure that members receive a well balanced education. A diverse range of topics will be presented within these categories every MAPERS conference which will be specifically tailored to meet the evolving needs of the MAPERS membership. Members will be advised in the conference materials as to the session topics and category classification.