Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

QST FE 445

Undergraduate Prerequisites: (QSTFE323) - Introduction to the investment management process. Defining investment objectives and constraints. Introduction to Modern Portfolio Theory, CAPM, APT, Efficient Markets, stock and bond valuation models. Introduction to forwards and swaps and their applications within investment strategies. Active vs. passive investment strategies, fundamental vs. technical analysis, trading practices, and performance evaluation. Introduction to the role of futures and options in hedging and speculation. Students are expected to become familiar with current events in the financial news.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Vedolin HAR 322 MW 9:25 am-10:40 am If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B1 Alt HAR 322 MW 11:15 am-12:30 pm

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
C1 Devoy HAR 211 MW 2:30 pm-3:45 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Han HAR 315 MW 9:25 am-10:40 am If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form.

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B1 Han HAR 315 MW 11:15 am-12:30 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
C1 Brinkmann HAR 315 MW 2:30 pm-3:45 pm

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