Investment Banking ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

The main objective of this course is to provide students with the necessary theoretical and conceptual tools to understand the investment banking industry. This course will provide an introduction to investment banking activities and the overall role of investment banking in the financial sector, the broader economy and in society. The course will provide an introduction to the skills necessary for investment, such as applied financial analysis, the mechanics of deal structuring, negotiation and alternative assets. Highly Recommended (not required): Courses in investment, such as Investing, Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management or Security Analysis and Portfolio Management should provide helpful background knowledge. But such courses are neither necessary for this course nor do they result in needless duplication. These courses provide technical skills. Investment Banking provides an overview of the structure and purpose of the investment banking industry, a very specific area, which would only be covered in passing in other finance courses. The knowledge required to manage the material covered in this course will be covered by a corporate finance course, or its equivalent. This course is offered for our International Education program students. Prerequisites: Corporate Finance ( FSMA 3010 ), or equivalent.