Introduces students to the principles, concepts and terminology encountered in Investments. The basic theory of modern portfolio investments using all the current statistical tools is studied. Investments is a field that offers many job opportunities. Chapter one of the text will discuss this point. You still need an understanding of investments even if you do not intend to work in finance.
Few managers can really function effectively without a working knowledge of investment principles.
This point is also explained more fully in Chapter One. In essence, I think you were wise to select this course. Your course grade will be based on 3 examinations. Each is worth 100 points. Examinations will consist of items very similar to the materials you have worked in your study guide and text.