BUS 30300 - Intermediate Investments

As an introductory course in investment science, this course will focus on introducing fundamental knowledge of investments, including the key concepts in investment theory from the perspective of a portfolio manager or financial analyst rather than an individual investor. We will also examine significant academic work and its application for portfolio choice.

Preparation for Course
P: BUS 30100 with grade of C- or better.
Junior or senior class standing.

Cr. 3.
Notes
Enrollment in business (BUS) courses numbered 30100 and above is restricted to students who meet established criteria: business majors who have met the pre-business requirements and been admitted into one of the business majors; or students that have declared other pre-approved programs or minors which require particular business courses, and completed all course prerequisites; or students that have obtained written permission from the department through which the course is offered.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the basic terms of financial economics appearing in public media.
2. Apply investment theory to address investment problems in a systematic manner.
3. Evaluate financial assets and securities using widely recognized techniques.
4. Understand financial practices applied in real life, such as the stock and bond markets.