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2020-2021 Academic Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BU 412 - Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Alternative Assets

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3

This course is an introduction to the analysis and valuation techniques used for fixed income securities (mainly bonds), derivative securities (options and futures) and alternative assets (real estate, commodities, etc.) focusing on the concepts and tools that are useful to managers and investors who want to use these securities in a well-diversified portfolio. Prerequisite(s): BU 310  with a minimum grade of C.