BUS 374 - Personal Investments

Description:
Introduction to investment goals, strategies, and securities, including certificates of deposit, money market instruments, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Additional topics introduced are risk analysis, taxes, and portfolio basics. Does not count for credit in the finance specialization.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of all aspects of personal investing, including investment goals, strategies and securities, risk analysis and portfolio management.
Demonstrate written communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to solve problems in personal investing using financial calculators and spreadsheets.
Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues in personal investing.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/17/2008