MGF 650LEC - Comprehensive Financial Analys

The primary object is to provide an understanding of industry practice as represented by the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA®) Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK®). The class addresses a variety of financial topics with lectures on 1) investment ethics and compliance, 2) time value of money, 3) macroeconomics, 4) fixed income and equity evaluation, 5) derivative alternatives, 6) cost of capital and capital budgeting, 7) portfolio management, and 8) alternative investments. Instruction will also include comments and discussions on current market events and conditions. We attempt to connect the events and conditions to the lectures. Credits: 3