Alternative Investments I: Principles & Strategies

(4 Credits)

This course provides both a theoretical and practical look into the world of managing alternative investments, in particular, hedge funds. The long-term goal of the course is for students to understand how investment managers put outside capital to work. In order to do this, students need to understand how classic hedge fund strategies are executed, how to evaluate these strategies as well as new ones, and how to manage risk. The course intends to teach students in all of these areas. Prerequisite: Foundations of Finance ( BUSF-SHU 202 ) Fulfillment: Business and Finance Major: Finance Elective; Business and Marketing Major: Non-Marketing Elective; IMB Business Elective