Middlebury

INTD0317B-S18

Introduction to Finance

Introduction to Finance
In this introductory survey course we will cover the role of finance in society, the basic workings of the financial system, how funds are allocated within the economy, and how institutions raise money. We will cover a range of topics, including: interest rates and the time value of money; uncertainty and the trade-off between risk and return; security market efficiency; stocks, bonds and optimal capital structure; financing decisions and capital budgeting; sovereign risk; foreign currencies; derivatives markets; and concerns about the role of finance in society. The course will include discussions of current news events in global markets. Recommended: INTD 0316. Students who have not taken INTD 316 will be required to demonstrate basic proficiency in accounting. 3 hrs. lect/lab
Course Reference Number (CRN):
21646
Subject Code:
INTD
Course Number:
0317
Section Identifier:
B

Course

INTD 0317

All Sections in Spring 2018

Spring 2018

INTD0317A-S18 Lecture (Schozer)
INTD0317B-S18 Lecture (Schozer)
INTD0317Z-S18 Lab (Schozer)