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Anti-Money Laundering Compliance(click to collapse/expand)
The objective of this course would be to provide students with an understanding of money laundering, including the three stages of the money laundering cycle, methods used for laundering money in various industries (e.g. banking, insurance, casinos, securities), international AML efforts, and AML Programs. Students would be required to participate by reading and sharing current news events, analyzing case studies and developing a strong understanding of the impact of money laundering on the economy, our legal system and terrorism.
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Capital Markets(click to collapse/expand)
The course offers students an introduction to capital markets. It gives a historic overview and explores the risk and return for investing in these markets. The course goes into an In depth discussion and analysis of the Equity, Debt and Derivative markets and addresses both the primary and secondary procedures, as well as their roles in the overall economic environment.
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Principles Of Finance(click to collapse/expand)
Take your knowledge to the next level through careful study of the basics, including security pricing, valuation of annuities, measurement of risk and return, and capital budgeting. With this course, you will gain a thorough understanding which will carry you through subsequent courses in this intriguing field.
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Corporate Finance and Valuation(click to collapse/expand)
If you already have a general grasp of finance, you will appreciate this opportunity to apply what you know to the world of corporations. Through case studies, you will see first-hand how to advance capital budgeting, structure, and financial policy relate to debt and equity, dividend policy, taxation issues, and M&As. If looking to understand sound decision-making and practices as they relate to corporations, this course is for you.
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Equity Markets & Portfolio Theory I(click to collapse/expand)
This course is mandatory for students enrolled in the Finance Certificate programs. Students will focus on the concepts of Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis. The course will also outline the basics of portfolio optimization and asset allocation. Students will review equity market valuation models; risk-reward dimensions of investing; systematic and unsystematic risk; as well as fiscal and monetary policies. Fundamental and technical analysis theories, market anomalies, ETF’s and Indexes will also be discussed. Extensive use of online testing is a component of this class,. PC access is a must. Prerequisite: Personal Investments 1 Required HP-12C Financial Calculator
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Equity Markets & Portfolio Theory II(click to collapse/expand)
Equity Markets 11 is a continuation of Equity Markets 1. Therefore, this course is only open to those who have successfully completed Equity Markets 1. This semester involves greater use of statistical analysis and mathematical formulas. This is an intensive course. Students should expect to devote a minimum of two hours a week to required readings, with at least an additional three hours a week to online testing and portfolio construction. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: Understand equity market valuations. Create a portfolio using OTIS (The Online Trading Investment Simulation (Wharton School of Business). Do online research of various asset classes. Analyze results of security selections.
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Investment Banking(click to collapse/expand)
With this course, you will be introduced to the world, processes, and mindset of investment banking. Topics will include the securities framework and regulations, company and situation analysis, due diligence, the sequence and practicalities of handling transactions from start to completion, and discussion of specific product approaches to client situations. Guest speakers from the banking industry will participate to help bring the subject to life.
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Introduction To Derivatives Markets(click to collapse/expand)
Financial derivatives, whose valuation depends on a risk factor, will be defined, explored, and valued in this predominantly quantitative course. Binomial and Black Scholes models will be reviewed and applied to different scenarios. You will also learn hedging strategies effective in mitigating risk in this ever-changing market.
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Debt And Fixed Income Markets(click to collapse/expand)
Upon completion of this course, you will have a comprehensive knowledge of the behavior of market interest rates, the pricing of bonds, measures of yield and return, duration and immunization, yield curves and secured and unsecured debt. Emphasis will also be placed on the role of US Treasury securities.
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Entrepreneurial/Venture Finance(click to collapse/expand)
Explore the world of start-ups with this course which addresses financing new companies. Topics to be covered include forecasting, planning and control, valuation models and market standards and practices. Strategies for successful negotiations will be discussed.
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Money And Banking(click to collapse/expand)
In this course, learners will explore the nature of money, its functions, the U.S. Financial System, and the Federal Reserve. Also to be covered are the roles of financial institutions and the markets, interest rates, the nuances of the banking industry, money supply, pricing, and monetary policy.
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