FIN 359 - Investments

Credits: 3

Prerequisite: BUS/FIN 221 and at least junior standing. Preference to ACCT and BSADM majors during first round of registration. A study of investments and investment management from a practical and theoretical point of view, including the institutional and economic environment relevant to common stocks, preferred stocks, bonds, puts, calls, and commodity future contracts. These assets are studied in terms of the markets in which they are traded, governing regulations, taxes, valuation, risk, characteristic line, and construction of a portfolio. Capital market theory and the Markowitz portfolio model are explored. Text, readings, and projects. Bassiouny.