- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Domestic fees
$653.62
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of FMGT 4620 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 63504
Duration
Sat May 25 - Sat Jul 20 (9 weeks)
- 9 weeks
- CRN 63504
- Domestic fees $653.62International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 - Jun 15 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Online |
| Jun 22 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2009 |
| Jul 06 - Jul 13 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Online |
| Jul 20 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2009 |
Instructor
David Rose
Course outline
Credits
3
Domestic fees
$653.62
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
The following dates will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Burnaby Campus. Mid-Term: Saturday, June 22nd (09:00 - 13:00). Final: Saturday, July 20th (09:00 - 13:00). 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. 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
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
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:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Management (Finance Option)
Certificate Part-time
- General Insurance and Risk Management
Diploma Full-time
Subscribe
Interested in being notified about future offerings of Security Fundamentals (FMGT 4620)? If so, fill out the information below and we'll notify you by email when courses for each new term are displayed here.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.