Global Equity Capital Markets

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

A mystique surrounds Initial Public Offerings.It is the process by which famous companies such as Apple, Google and Amazon became publically traded entities, and overnight billionaires are minted. It is also where stock market bubbles, such as the “Dot.com” mania, emerge. This course will provide an inside perspective on how Wall Street helps corporations raise capital by selling their shares to both public and private investors. Given the pre-eminence of the United States in world financial markets, we will explore the principal components of the American process, through the use of case studies, topical readings and market analysis. Students who complete this course will gain a practical, marketable understanding of how Wall Street raises permanent capital for its clients.