15 401 - Finance Theory I

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Core theory of modern financial economics and financial management, concentrating on capital markets and investments. Topics include functions of capital markets and financial intermediaries, asset valuation, fixed income securities, common stocks, capital budgeting, diversification and portfolio selection, equilibrium pricing of risky assets, the theory of efficient markets, and an introduction to derivatives.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: None

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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