| Course Title: Introduction to Financial Economics |
| Start Date: 09/09/2026 End Date: 12/22/2026 |
| Term: Fall Semester 2026 |
| Description: This course is an introduction to financial markets and the economic fundamentals of investment decisions, with the goal of increasing financial literacy and awareness of how investment decisions are made. Students will gain a perspective on how time, risk, return, and uncertainty are interconnected. Topics will include a general overview of the financial system and capital markets, the time value of money, risk and return analysis, and the essentials of investment portfolio management. After the course, students should understand the fundamental theories, concepts, and formulas related to financial decisions, how businesses and individuals are affected by financial markets and financial intermediaries, and gain a working knowledge of digital tools for financial analysis and investment portfolio composition. |
| Distribution(s): III - Social Sciences |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate | Credits:4.00 |
| Faculty | Phone | Email address |
| Instructor To Be Announced |
| Katherine Lande (email: kschmeis@mtholyoke.edu, phone: 0) may also be contacted for registration permissions and registration questions. |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 09/09/2026 - 12/22/2026 | Lecture | Tuesday and Thursday | 03:15PM - 04:30PM | TBA | TBA | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses | ||
| None |
| Comments |
| Additional Comments |
| Course Tags |
| Cross-listed Sections |
| None |
| Course Availability | ||||
| Section status: Open | Capacity: 12 | Enrollment: 0 | Available: 12 | Waitlist: 0 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List | Required | Publisher Full Price |
| To be determined. |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is NOT the complete book list for this class. |