FIN 6624 Investments and Risk Management 3.0 Credits
This course explores the fundamentals of equity markets and managing risk within investment portfolios. Students learn the principles of risk and return, modern portfolio theory, and asset pricing models, including the Capital Asset Pricing Model and multifactor approaches. Emphasis is placed on capital allocation decisions, portfolio performance evaluation, and the use of derivatives—particularly options—to hedge and manage risk. Through analytical tools and applied exercises, students gain practical skills in optimizing risk-return tradeoffs, valuing assets, and implementing hedging strategies. The course prepares students to understand how portfolio managers balance risk and return in real-world investment settings.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: FIN 6601 [Min Grade: C] or FIN 601 [Min Grade: C]