Be able to figure forward and futures contracts. Be able to figure stock valuations. Know the effects and implications of Market Efficiency. 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.