3401. The Business of Institutional Asset Management
Also offered as: FNCE 3401
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to business majors of sophomore or higher status. Recommended Preparation: FNCE 3101. May not be taken for credit after FNCE 4895 or MENT 4895 when offered as "The Business of Institutional Asset Management."
Grading Basis: Graded
A real-world overview of institutional asset management from a business perspective. Students learn the role of major departments within an asset management firm, how they interact, and how they fit together into a cohesive business. The course covers ownership structures, compensation schemes, client types, performance analysis, marketing models, legal, and compliance issues. The class also discusses current trends in institutional asset management including active versus passive investing, factor investing and smart beta, GIPS compliance, investment vehicles, and liquidity.
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