(3 CREDITS)

This course provides an introduction to the world of investing and provides a solid foundation of core investment theories and practices.  The concept of markets, exchanges, trading, portfolio theories, risk and return, portfolio management, and the understanding and valuation of various securities including common stocks, bonds, preferred stocks, convertibles, mutual funds, options, and futures will be addressed through both lectures and active approaches of problem solving and case discussions.

PREREQUISITE: FIN-210