This course is designed to introduce students to quantitative techniques for managing investment assets. These techniques are illustrated through the development of three main topics: portfolio theory, fixed-income portfolio management, and option valuation. Economic factors affecting investment management, particularly efficient markets concepts, are stressed. Satisfies the senior research seminar requirement for business majors.
Social Scientific and Historical Perspectives
Prerequisites
BUS 205, 305, 310, 315, 340, one upper-division finance or accounting elective (excluding BUS 300), and senior standing unless waived or with permission of instructor. All prerequisite courses must be C- or higher.
Course UID
001182.1
Course Subject
Catalog Number
432
Long title
Investments