Investments: Instruments and Strategies

Spring 2025 > Humanities & Social Sciences > ECON.3160 > 081

Course No: ECON.3160-081; SIS Class Nbr: 1872; SIS Term: 3430
Course Status: Course Full - Wait List Available

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.

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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Spring: Jan 21 to Mar 16
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155 | Pay as little as $238/mo for this course.
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  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: B.A. in Economics, B.L.A. in Liberal Arts

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