Course Descriptions

The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for additional information.

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FI 851  Introduction to Investments

Description:
Security risk and return concepts. Security analysis and concepts of market efficiency. Emphasis on equity investments. Bonds, options, futures, and international securities.
Effective Dates:
FS92 - FS02


FI 851  Introduction to Investments

Description:
Security risk and return concepts. Security analysis and concepts of market efficiency. Equity investments, bonds, options, futures, and international securities.
Effective Dates:
SS03 - SS03


FI 851  Introduction to Investments

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
MBA 822
Restrictions:
Open only to MBA students or approval of department.
Description:
Security risk and return concepts. Portfolio analysis and concepts of market efficiency. Equity investments, bonds, options, futures, and international securities.
Effective Dates:
US03 - US13


FI 851  Introduction to Investments II

Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Variable from 1 to 3
Prerequisite:
FI 850 or approval of department
Restrictions:
Open to master's students in the Finance major and open to MBA students or approval of department.
Description:
Investment management, portfolio performance evaluation, active portfolio management, essentials of bonds and derivatives, and essentials of international diversification.
Effective Dates:
FS13 - Open