This course covers the traditional investment-banking functions of secruity design, issuance, and deal structure as well as risk-taking functions with emphasis on the market-making function. The course also covers current …
This course familiarizes students with the restructuring of financially distressed firms and distressed investing. We analyze credit documents, model credit risk, and survey restructuring methods. Throughout, we consider credit and …
This course covers the valuation and use of derivative and fixed income securities in corporate finance and investment management. The securities covered include calls, puts, exotic options, forwards, futures, swaps, …
This course is about how securities are traded. It focuses on the design, operation and regulation of trading processes and mechanisms. The intellectual framework for the material comes from economics, …
The course builds on the equity markets material in COMM 4710. We examine factor models, as used in practice, to both describe the risk vs. return trade-off in U.S. equity …
This course focuses on two questions. How do global macroeconomic conditions drive returns across asset classes? How do global investors use this information to build better portfolios? Topics will include …
Foundations of Global Commerce examines the global context of business, the evolution of that context, and the many business implications. The course covers the global macro-economy, application of an analytical …
This course will provide an overview of the entire "private equity cycle" running from fund formation through investment exit. Both theoretical and practical issues will receive attention with the balance …
In this class you will apply quantitative tools to deconstruct each of the main asset classes, developing a more nuanced understanding of the risks one owns, and to evaluate a …
Introductory course forms the background of concepts, tools and techniques. This course details the study and practice of real estate as it draws from a multitude of disciplines including architecture, …
Develops an analytical framework by which individuals and institutions can make optimal real estate investment and financing decisions. Emphasizes theory, concept building, financial modeling, and investment related real estate decisions. …
This course addresses advanced, decision related issues within a value-based theory of real estate development, investment and finance. It facilitates student insights into the analytical techniques and theoretical perspectives relevant …
This course provides instruction in the foundations of sustainable commerce, that is, business activities designed for a finite and equitable planet. The course begins with a review of our pressing …
This interdisciplinary course explores four critical areas at the intersection of business and sustainability: 1) Climate Finance, 2) Conservation Finance, 3) Circular Economy and 4) ESG Investing. In addition to …
Aristotle maintained that the goal of life is to achieve well-being through wisdom. In this course we seek new understanding and tools as to how wisdom and sell-being apply to …
The GCS thesis program takes place over 3 semesters. Registration for COMM 4839 does not guarantee admission to the program. Admission to the program is determined by a faculty advisor's …
Students admitted to the GCS program will meet periodically with their advisor & other students & faculty members involved in the program. Over the course of the semester, students will …
Students will meet regularly with their advisor during the semester as they work to complete the independent research program developed in Comm 4840. Students will submit a preliminary thesis document …
Capitalizing on the leadership knowledge, skills, and abilities that students have fostered through courses in the Leadership Minor, students will complete an applied leadership project that focuses on providing solutions …
Cross Cultural Experience