Course details
This course is designed to convey the nature and function of capital markets, the important features of the securities which trade in these markets and the factors which contribute to the value of securities. A discussion of derivative instruments and mutual funds will be included.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$626.93 - $627.87 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of FMGT 4620 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 63504
Duration
Sat May 27 - Sat Jul 29 (9 weeks)
- 9 weeks
- CRN 63504
- $626.93
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27 - Jun 17 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Online |
| Jun 24 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 204 |
| Jul 08 - Jul 22 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Online |
| Jul 29 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 204 |
Instructor
David Rose
Course outline
Credits
3
Cost
$626.93
Important information
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The following dates will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Burnaby Campus: Midterm: Saturday, June 24th Final: Saturday, July 29th This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. Class WILL NOT be held on Saturday, July 1st (Canada Day). Students pursuing the Core Curriculum courses to qualify for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation are now required to study FMGT 3600 (Security Analysis) instead of FMGT 4620.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of FMGT 4620 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 42635
Duration
Mon Sep 18 - Mon Dec 04 (9 weeks)
- 9 weeks
- CRN 42635
- $627.87
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18 - Oct 23 | Mon | 17:30 - 21:30 | Online |
| Oct 30 | Mon | 17:30 - 21:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 840 |
| Nov 06 - Nov 27 | Mon | 17:30 - 21:30 | Online |
| Dec 04 | Mon | 17:30 - 21:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 840 |
Instructor
David Rose
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
3
Cost
$627.87
Important information
-
1) Students pursuing the Core Curriculum courses to qualify for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation are now required to study FMGT 3600 (Security Analysis) instead of FMGT 4620. 2) Class WILL NOT be held on Monday, October 2nd (in lieu of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation), Monday, October 9th (Thanksgiving), and Monday, November 13th (in lieu of Remembrance Day). 3) The following dates will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Downtown Campus: Midterm: Monday, October 30th, and Final: Monday, December 4th. This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Evaluate the structure of capital markets and their function within the Canadian economy.
- Analyze the purpose of investments and appreciate their risks and rewards.
- Interpret the workings and mechanics of a stock exchange.
- Identify sources of information on the performance of publicly traded companies.
- Interpret the nature of marketable securities and the factors which influence their price.
- Categorize the various methods employed to evaluate the worth of a marketable security.
- Outline the nature of derivatives markets and compare and contrast the principal options.
- Assess the nature of mutual funds in terms of their advantages, disadvantages and performance.
Effective as of Winter 2015
Related Programs
Security Fundamentals (FMGT 4620) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Diploma Full-time
- Accounting
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Management (Finance Option)
Certificate Part-time
- General Insurance and Risk Management
Diploma Full-time
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