AEM 4230 - Contemporary Topics in Applied Finance

Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: ECON 1110, MATH 1110 or equivalent, AEM 2100 or equivalent, AEM 3240.

V. L. Bogan.

This course is designed to stimulate critical thinking about contemporary topics that attract regular attention in the press among key finance decision-makers. The course draws on the theory of modern finance to facilitate the understanding of real world issues. The course will cover topics in traditional and behavioral finance; focusing on corporate governance, financial markets, portfolio formation, market efficiency, and fixed income securities.