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FINC402 - Investments

Course Details

Course Code: FINC402 Course ID: 5613 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate

This course examines financial theory and empirical evidence for investment decisions. Key topics include portfolio theory, the empirical behavior of security prices, fixed-income and credit-sensitive instruments, market efficiency and active investments, and an introduction to behavioral finance. By the end of the course, students will acquire analytical tools, quantitative skills, and a deeper understanding of investment decision-making. (Prerequisite: FINC310)

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration06/29/2026 - 12/04/2026 Course Dates12/07/2026 - 01/31/2027 Start Month December SessionFall 2026 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration08/31/2026 - 01/29/2027 Course Dates02/01/2027 - 03/28/2027 Start Month February SessionWinter 2027 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.