Investments: Instruments and Strategies

Summer 2020 > Humanities & Social Sciences > ECON.3160 > 061

Course No: ECON.3160-061; SIS Class Nbr: 1146; SIS Term: 2940
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

In this course we will look at different types of investments, from stocks, bonds and real estate top mutual funds, hedge funds and derivatives exploring how and when to use them. Students will create a diversified investment portfolio using an online trading program that incorporates products covered in class. In addition we will look at how different exchanges operate and the role of financial investments in real capital accumulation and rising living standards.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: ECON.2010 Principles of Microeconomics
• Core Codes: SS
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: David Ornstil
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2020 Summer: May 18 to Jul 26
• Chat Hours: Mon 7-8pm*
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Tuition: $1140
• 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.A. in Economics, B.L.A. in Liberal Arts

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