Investment Research and Asset Management Practicum

Catalog description

The course seeks to give students a broad exposure to different facets of the financial markets and develop an awareness of the connectivity between discrete investment markets and the participants in those markets. The course primarily focuses on equity and fixed income investing and the associated analytical and modeling skills required. Learning valuation methodologies for bonds and equities as well as perfecting presentation skills are also key components of the Immersion. Other investing strategies including quantitative and index investing will be covered as well. Finally, asset allocation and portfolio/risk management considerations are incorporated throughout the course.