Investing is about maximizing return per unit of risk, a balance that separates successful investors from the rest. This course teaches you to think like a portfolio manager, blending quantitative analysis with strategic decision-making. You'll master modern portfolio theory, value securities across asset classes, use derivatives to improve performance, and apply these skills to personal finance, retirement planning, and insurance.
This course is offered via College of Saint Mary’s partnership with Rize, an education company that prepares students for careers in the fastest-growing fields. Courses are designed by top academics and industry leaders, approved by College of Saint Mary, and taught by faculty at other colleges and universities.