Investing in Emerging and Frontier Markets: Opportunities and Challenges

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Taught by a seasoned practitioner who worked in international development finance and capital market for 30+ years, this advanced undergraduate seminar will enable students to gain broad understanding of how financial system and investment work in emerging and frontier markets (EM/FM), including comparative advantages and disadvantages vis a vis developed markets. Students will become familiar with players, institutions, asset classes, processes and market infrastructure when investing in EM/FM. Through individual and group projects, research papers and presentations, students will also gain a deeper understanding of specific issues of interest and appreciation of the unique opportunities, complexity, and risks in EM/FM investment. Pre-req: BUSF-SHU 202 Foundation of Finance Fulfillment: Business and Finance: Non-Finance Elective; Business and Marketing: Non-Marketing Elective; IMB Business Elective