FINC 625 Modern Portfolio Theory (2)

This course establishes the foundations for analysis of optimal security selection and procedures for an investor’s portfolio of securities. Selection of individual investments is discussed within the context of portfolio creation and risk management. Core concepts in this course include diversification, measures of risk, expected return, and the covariance of returns between securities. Prerequisite(s): Full-Time-ACCT 602 Cost Accounting (2) or equivalent and FINC 604 Managerial Finance (2) or FINC 614 Finance (4) and FINC 614B Advanced Financial Management (2) Advanced Financial Management. Fully Employed-FINC 655 Financial Management of the Firm (4).