MBA 7260 Investments
This course is an introduction to modern investment thought and practice, with an emphasis on the portfolio. We’ll take the point of view of someone saving for retirement or putting together a 401(k) plan for their firm. We’ll cover the institutional basics, such as who participates in financial markets, how mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs) work, the relationship between risk and return, some portfolio mathematics, and how taxes affect investment decisions. We’ll use case studies to get hands-on experience and real examples throughout.