EIB B229 - Global Investment Management

Course Description

This course investigates the global dimensions of investment management. The course combines technical and theoretical tools with practical illustration and application of critical investment concepts. The course will open with an overview of global institutional investors and the business of investment management. Following sessions will focus on developing an understanding primary asset classes, including foreign exchange, global equities, global fixed income securities, alternative investment vehicles, and derivatives. On this foundation, subsequent class sessions will focus on introducing and developing portfolio skills in the areas of risk management, investment performance and attribution, and finally portfolio construction and asset allocation. Open to students who have completed B200 and B221 or a strong finance background.

Basic Enrollment Requirements: Unofficial Transcript - Bachelor's + 3.0 GPA.

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Remission Eligible: Yes; first day of term; all university policies apply.