The topics covered in this course will follow the major structure of the textbook that supply you the classical learning aids and convenience. The first part of the class will cover the investment background and major developments in investment theory. Then we will study asset pricing principles as the basis for stock and bond valuation. Fixed income securities will be learned in the last part of the class. This class will also offer virtual trading practices that prepare students for the stronger demand of such experience from the financial industries.

The subjects that we cover in this course will follow the major structure of the textbook that offers you the classical learning assistance and convenience. The first part of the class introduces the investment background and major developments in investment theory. Then we will study portfolio theory followed with asset pricing principles as the basis for stock and bond valuation. Fixed income securities will be placed in the last part of the class. This course will progress with conventional mode of face-to-face lectures and discussions unless remote learning is announced by the school.

Zvi Bodie , Alex Kane , Alan J. Marcus, Essentials of Investments, McGraw Hill.