2014-2015 Academic Catalog

Nov 22, 2024

2014-2015 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: FIN4200 or FIN5401

Anticipated Terms Offered: Fall semester