Course Description
Advanced course examining the use of big data analytics in finance. The focus will be on the application of these tools in the areas of asset management and equity valuation. Topics covered include risk-return tradeoff, financial intermediaries in asset management (e.g., mutual funds, hedge funds, etc.), stock valuation models, and using financial statement information in stock selection / asset management. Students will complete a semester-long project involving data analysis (e.g., write an equity research report on a publicly traded U.S. firm, backtest an investment strategy, etc.).
Fall 2024
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
August 19, 2024
Classes End:
December 3, 2024
Location:
04210 Nelson Hall
Class Days:
T H
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
2:45pm
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: BUS 320 Restriction: Poole College Majors
