Overview of international financial institutions and markets. Con-sideration of personal investment objectives and investigation of the role that various assets should play in the investment portfolio in light of these objectives. Assets included are real assets such as collectibles and real estate, and financial assets such as common stocks, bonds, futures contracts, and derivative securities such as index options. Evaluation techniques examined include technical analysis, fundamental economic analysis, and modern portfolio theory. BUS 356, BIS 130 or equivalent.
Primary emphasis is on the development of a feasible business plan for a new venture.
Other students by departmental approval. Integrative course that focuses on strategic planning, policy formulation, and corporate-wide decision making through the use of comprehensive case problems. Independent study in management and business.