HADM 3230

Introduction to Investments

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course discusses a wide range of investments-related topics. Our approach emphasizes both conceptual foundations and practical implementation. The course includes an extensive module on strategic asset allocation that includes a discussion of alternative investments. We cover various topics in active portfolio management, and in particular study factor investing and the performance evaluation of active managers. The course highlights trends in the investment management industry and introduces terminology and tools familiar to investment professionals. The course makes use of Generate AI (Large Language Models) to help carry out quantitative analysis that supports investment decision making.

Prerequisites AEM 2240 or AEM 2241 or AEM 5241 or HADM 2220 or HADM 2250 or NCC 5560.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2024FA, 2022FA, 2021SP

Learning Outcomes

• Course will deepen the students' understanding of the core principles behind investment and Portfolio Management.
• Students will be able to create portfolios across asset classes, and learn how assets are priced through general equilibrium price theory.
• Students will gain an understanding of basic active portfolio management techniques.

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