2010-2011 Academic Catalog

Dec 30, 2024

2010-2011 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MGMT 242 - Investments

The objectives of this course are to present financial theory and empirical evidence for making investment decisions. This is an introductory investment course and, as such, some time will be spent on asset description and the general framework of the investment process. The focus is on equities, fixed income securities and options. We will consider market efficiency, portfolio theory, the empirical behavior of security prices, behavioral finance, and treat lightly the tool of short term trading. Students will become acquainted with introductory investment theory as well as practical application of this theory. In addition, students will learn methods for individual stock selection as well as portfolio management. Several homework problems are taken from recent Certified Financial Analyst examinations, and thus, provide some preparation for this accreditation. Finally, students will improve skills in using ExCel as spreadsheets are available from the book’s website for selected exercises in the text.

Prerequisites: PSYC 105 or

ECON 160

; juniors and seniors only.

Instructor: Staff

When Offered: Offered periodically

Faculty: TBA