Course Descriptions 2009-2010 Catalog

Investments

INV 115 Investments/Stocks and Bonds
3 Credits
Provides the student with a broad range of investment opportunities. The curriculum includes information about common stocks, corporate bonds, mutual funds, insurance, and real estate. The student will receive the basic general business concepts and information necessary to make a rational decision in the management of personal funds. This course covers the investment process using brokers, discount brokers, on-line trading or investment bankers. Also, students will learn how to price stocks and bonds and understand the concept of time value of money and transaction costs. The student will also understand derivative securities and mutual funds and long versus short term transactions. The student will understand how to build an investment portfolio.

INV 215 Advanced Investments
3 Credits
Provides the skills necessary to enter the investment industry. It prepares the student for the Series 7 Exam. Thus, it covers in detail the money market, capital market and derivative market. This course covers the investment process using brokers, discount brokers, on-line trading or investment bankers. Also, students will learn how to price stocks and bonds and understand the concept of time value of money and transaction costs. The student will also understand derivative securities and mutual funds and long versus short term transactions. The student will understand how to build an investment portfolio. The student will also understand how to value all investments for holding period return.
PREREQUISITE: an accounting course or investment course; or Instructor’s permission.

INV 285 Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.
PREREQUISITE: Instructor’s permission.

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