2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 25, 2024  
2015-2016 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FIN 5401 - Intro to Investment Analysis


This course provides an introduction to investment theory and security valuation. In addition, students will gain a strong understanding of financial markets and the major categories of financial assets/investments.
The topics covered in the course include: risk and return, portfolio theory, asset pricing models, valuation of equities and bonds, term structure models for fixed income securities,option pricing models, and forward and futures markets. The lectures and examinations will focus both on quantitative and conceptual foundations.

Open to MSF students only.

Prerequisites: ACCT 4100 , ACCT 4101 , or waiver. FIN 4200  preferred for MBA and MSA students and FIN 5401 for MSF students.

Anticipated Terms Offered: Fall semester