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FIN/402BusinessInvestment Fundamentals and Portfolio Management
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5weeks

Course length

$398

Cost per credit

3credits

Total credits

5weeks

Course length

$170

Resource fees

$1,364

Estimated course cost

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This course covers the theories and practices of investments including financial markets, risk and return, securities, asset allocation and diversification. Students will utilize analytical techniques available in the investment planning and selection process in the environment in which investment decisions are made. Students will apply finance models and investment strategies to analyze and manage investments for various types of organizations.

## Prerequisites

None

## Required materials

The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.

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### Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.

### Financial Modeling

Apply finance models and investment strategies to make investment decisions
### Financial Portfolios

Review portfolio diversification opportunities
### Profit And Loss (P&L) Management

Compare business investment risks and returns
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"My teaching philosophy incorporates an inclusive and engaging learning environment where I encourage every student to feel empowered to explore, question and grow. I believe in active participation."

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