Financial Analysis in Healthcare

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PLEASE NOTE: This course is the same as Topics in Investments FINC-GB 3176 Finance Analysis Healthcare. You should not take this class if you have already taken this topic. The course is taught by a mixture of lecture, discussion, and case method. The course is led by Dr. Wong, alongside members of his investment team, as well as guest speakers. Students will be taught a framework for critically evaluating and valuing healthcare businesses, with a focus upon drug/biotech and medtech companies. The course will seek to sensitize students to common risks/pitfalls in life science investing. Issues that may impact the industry in the future will also be highlighted. Students should be aware that there will be some limited reading of scientific literature for the class.