The course aims to familiarize students with the fundamental tools of asset valuation and to acquaint them with theoretical and empirical implications of the financial environment. The course is also designed to impart the core skills required by modern portfolio managers. Two important asset classes will be covered: stocks and bonds. 

This course provides both theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of asset management with special focus on analytical tools needed to make good investment decisions, asset allocation decisions, portfolio management strategies and portfolio performance evaluation