FINC 412BB - Exploring the Dow and S&P 100

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Finance

Description:

This course will engage in a research project through which students will analyze select aspects of firms comprising the DOW Industrials and S&P 100 through four widely used valuation models (DCF/DG, DCF/KVD, APV, and Econ Profit) in an effort to identify and understand the relationship between calculated values and market values. Students will gain an intense and practical understanding of the following: oValuation models, how they're used, and how to interpret outcomes oAdvanced MS Excel functions oFactSet - a database housed in the CFA oStatistical package functions (STATA) oWikipedia submission Students will prepare and submit a Wikipedia page with respect to the models, their use in the project, and project outcomes College wide learning goals: oCritical, analytical, and integrative thinking oLeadership, collaboration, and teamwork oWriting and other Communication skills

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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