This course focuses on the firm’s financial and economic behavior. The firm needs cash to undertake worthy investments, and the firm needs to identify investments worth undertaking. What models does the firm use to identify such investments? What sources of cash can the firm use? How do the financial markets in which this money is raised function? How does the market value the firm, its securities, and its investments? What financial instruments are available to the firm? What are the microeconomic models that best describe a firm’s behavior in such markets?
In answering these questions, the participants discuss stocks, bonds, stock markets, as well as valuation models of investments, firms, and securities. They also work with concepts like optimal investment strategies, what is revealed and what is hidden in published accounting statements, and what are some of the sources of risk. Students also acquire familiarity with the mechanics and history of the financial markets.
The course includes case studies and some sustained independent work by the participants. Laptops, while not required, are highly recommended for In-Person participants.
Students should have “business casual” outfits for potential field trips and may need identification (ID card, drivers license, or passport) for entry.
June 29 to July 17, 2026
Section 001
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Call Number 10032
BUFE0220
Monday–Friday
9:10–11:00 a.m. and 1:10–3:00 p.m. ET
Section 002
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Call Number 10033
BUFE0220
Monday–Friday
9:10–11:00 a.m. and 1:10–3:00 p.m. ET
Section 003
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Call Number 10034
BUFE0220
Monday–Friday
9:10–11:00 a.m. and 1:10–3:00 p.m. ET
Section 004
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Call Number 10035
BUFE0220
Monday–Friday
11:10 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 3:10–5:00 p.m. ET
Section 005
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Call Number 10036
BUFE0220
Monday–Friday
11:10 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 3:10–5:00 p.m. ET
July 21 to August 07, 2026
Section 006
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Call Number 10037
BUFE0220
Monday–Friday
9:10–11:00 a.m. and 1:10–3:00 p.m. ET
Section 007
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Call Number 10038
BUFE0220
Monday–Friday
9:10–11:00 a.m. and 1:10–3:00 p.m. ET
Section 008
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Call Number 10039
BUFE0220
Monday–Friday
9:10–11:00 a.m. and 1:10–3:00 p.m. ET
Section 009
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Call Number 10040
BUFE0220
Monday–Friday
11:10 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 3:10–5:00 p.m. ET
Section 010
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Call Number 10041
BUFE0220
Monday–Friday
11:10 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 3:10–5:00 p.m. ET
