MGMT X 430.137 - Behavioral Finance

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

General Business Studies : Electives - Business Management
General Business Studies with Concentration in Accounting : Electives - Business Management
General Business Studies with Concentration in Entrepreneurship : Electives - Business Management
General Business Studies with Concentration in Finance : Finance Requirement, Electives - Business Management
General Business Studies with Concentration in International Trade and Commerce : Electives - Business Management
General Business Studies with Concentration in Leadership : Electives - Business Management
General Business Studies with Concentration in Marketing : Electives - Business Management
General Business Studies with Concentration in Real Estate : Electives - Business Management
Investment Management and Analysis : Required Courses
Personal Financial Planning : Optional Electives
Study Abroad at UCLA Program : Required