Spring 2017
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> FINA.3210
> 061
Course No: FINA.3210-061; SIS Class Nbr: 8486; SIS Term: 2630
Course Status: Registration Closed
Course Description
This course is a survey of investments for business students. Topics include the investment environment, markets and instruments, securities trading, market indexes, risk, diversification, the capital asset pricing model, market efficiency, introductory valuation of bonds stocks options and futures, mutual funds, behavioral finance, and strategies for individual investors. Meets Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcome for Critical Thinking & Problem Solving (CTPS) and Information Literacy (IL).
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: ECON 2010 Economics I & ACCT.2010 Acct/Financial; or Business minor and ACCT.2010 Acct/Financial or Information Technolgy Major (IT-BS, IT-AS.)
- Section Notes: P: COM Filter courses; BSBA or Business Minor students permission;
- Core Codes: IL, CTPS
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Frank Andrews
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- 2017 Spring: Jan 17 to Apr 01
- Chat Hours: Tue 7-8pm*
- Course Level: Undergraduate
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Tuition: $1125
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate
in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers,
and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended.
Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the
scheduled times.
Related Programs: B.S. in Business Administration
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