Portfolio theory is covered. Study of options and futures markets fundamentals, trading strategies, hedging and speculation, pricing theories and market regulations. Introduction to problems facing financial management of international companies, including environmental factors, organizing, financing of international trade, investment and international accounting and control. Study of current developments in financial planning, acquisition of funds and asset management valuation. Policy strategy and techniques in financial decision- making.
Emphasis is placed upon attempting to identify undervalued common stocks.
Subject varies from time to time. May be taken more than once if topic changes. Under faculty sponsorship and in association with participating industrial, commercial, educational, health care or governmental organizations, a lab-oratory work position offers the student practical experience in a work area associated with the student's major or minor concentration of studies. The number of credit hours will depend on the amount of work chosen. The course will involve periodic discussions with other students and faculty in the program.