BUA 351 - Investment Management

3 CR

The institutional structure of the securities markets is described. Modern portfolio theory is analyzed, as it relates to the behavior of securities markets and to an investors optimal selection of a portfolio. Methods of analyzing and valuing fixed-income securities, equity securities, and derivative assets (options, future contracts, etc.) are studied. The practice, principles and performance evaluation of portfolio management are investigated. How the investment function relates to the other business decisions of the company is examined. May be used as an upper-level accounting elective.

Prerequisite(s): MAT 111 and BUA 357.