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Course Description

This course is based on the fundamental principle that the first step to successfully investing your money is to not lose it. Covering the theory and practice of behavioral finance, including a history of financial bubbles, scams, and a study of the heuristics (rules of thumb) and biases that drive human behavior. Other topics in this course include prospect theory, common investment mistakes, the role of randomness in finance, retirement planning and practical applications of behavioral finance. Also presented are basic principles of traditional portfolio theory and behavioral finance research that suggests there are persistent market traits that can generate excess returns.

Course Outline

This course is based on the fundamental principle that the first step to successfully investing your money is to not lose it. This course covers financial bubbles, scams, and a study of the biases that drive human behavior.

Notes

Contact:
Philip Williams
pwilliams@unex.ucla.edu

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Behavioral Finance
Type
Online
Dates
Sep 23, 2024 to Dec 08, 2024
Contact Hours
33.0
Delivery Options
Hybrid  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $855.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Sep 27, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 27, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jan 23, 2024 to Dec 01, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

Elective course in the Finance Certificate.  Internet access required.

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Course syllabus not yet available.
  • (Mandatory) Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
  • (Mandatory) The Psychology of Financial Planning by Dan & Chip Heath ISBN 978-1-954096-45-5
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