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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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BUSI 448 002 (CRN: 23968)
INVESTMENTS
Long Title: INVESTMENTS
Department: Business
Instructor: Crotty, Kevin
Meeting: 9:25AM - 10:40AM TR (13-JAN-2026 - 23-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: (BUSI 395 OR STAT 305 OR STAT 310 OR STAT 312 OR STAT 315 OR DSCI 301 OR ECON 307) AND (BUSI 343 OR ECON 343)
Section Max Enrollment: 65
Section Enrolled: 65
Waitlisted: 1 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 9:55AM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-Dept Room
Description: Overview of financial asset classes and instruments, including equity, fixed income, and derivative securities. Develops a theoretical and practical understanding of modern portfolio theory, with an emphasis on measuring and managing investment risk and return. Introduces advanced asset pricing models and their role in understanding risk and return.