Investment Management ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

The course provides an overview of investment analysis, portfolio management, and financial markets. Students will examine major securities such as stocks, bonds and commodities, explore basic concepts related to Time Value of Money and expand them to valuation theories and techniques. Instruction also includes forces affecting security values, investment risk and return as well as investment vehicles. The study covers the development of modern portfolio theory, including elements of behavioral finance. Prerequisite (must complete before registering): Corporate Finance ( FSMA 3010 ) Highly Recommended (not required): Basic knowledge in finance gained in the Corporate Finance or Managerial Finance studies. Notes: This study overlaps with Portfolio Management as they both offer in-depth knowledge of the financial markets and investment strategies. Also, Investment Management includes elements of Financial Statement Analysis that are included in accounting studies. This course was previously BME-213524  Investing.