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Course Description
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Course Name
Investment Management
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Host University
The American Business School Paris
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Location
Paris, France
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Area of Study
Finance, Management
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
FINC 215 or its equivalent
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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US Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
COURSE DESCRIPTION :
FIN 320 and FIN 340 compose a yearlong nonsequential introductory course that focuses on the theory and practical application of investment analysis. In the first half, students review the basic elements of investment: asset classes, financial markets, market participants, portfolio theory, and passive investment management. The course then turns to security analysis, derivatives, and active investment management, and to their role in the context of the current economic crisis.INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY :
The course consists of class lectures, oral case analysis presentations and tests. Will be covered in class :
- Macroeconomic analysis and industry analysis
- Equity valuations
- Financial statement analysis
- Option contracts and option pricing
- Sustainable development and finance (case study)
- Futures and swaps
- Portfolio performance evaluationTEXTBOOK:
Bodie/Kane/Marcus, Essential of Investments, McGraw HillEVALUATION :
The final grade will be made up of class participation (20%), project (20%), 2 quizzes (20%),
midterm exam (15%), final exam (25%)
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.