BUS 492 Field Study: Portfolio Mgmt

This course is an extension of BUS 488 Investment II. In this course, students continue their role as managers of the simulated or endowed portfolios that they created in BUS 488. This course provides an opportunity for these student managers to deal with uncertainty in the capital markets over a longer investment horizon. Investment and risk management strategies that utilize financial derivatives will be introduced in this course as well. Students will have the opportunities to practice such strategies. Other practical aspects of portfolio management may be introduced through interactions with investment or financial service professionals who serve as mentors or guest speakers. Prerequisite: BUS 488.

Credits

3