Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2019
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MGMT 638 001 (CRN: 26312)
QUANTITATIVE INVESTMENT STRAT
Long Title: QUANTITATIVE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Department: Management
Instructor: Back, Kerry
Meeting: 12:30PM - 2:00PM TR (15-JAN-2019 - 21-FEB-2019)
Part of Term: MBA Term I
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1.5
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
MBA for Professional Extended
MBA for Professionals
MBA for Professional Weekend
MBA - Executive Program
MBA
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 36
Section Enrolled: 24
Enrollment data as of: 31-OCT-2025 1:53AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: This course introduces students to common strategies and techniques employed by quantitative money managers, focusing especially on equity management. The central questions are whether managers can generate alpha by selecting stocks based on quantitative characteristics and how to manage risks of portfolios created in that way. The prerequisite may be taken concurrently.