2020-2021 Academic Catalog

Dec 23, 2024

2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FIN 5401 - Investments

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, behavioral finance, valuation of equities and bonds, option pricing models, and forward and futures markets. The lectures and examinations will focus both on quantitative and conceptual foundations.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites for MSF students. Prerequisite for other students is FIN 4200 and is by permission only.

Anticipated Terms Offered: Offered Annually