BCIT is planning for a substantial return to on-campus activity for the fall 2021 term as informed by BC Public Health Officer guidelines. Refer to each course listing for details.
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.
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. The following dates will be HELD IN-CLASS: Midterm: October 13th Final: November 24th 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
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
date. Check your myBCIT email account to
access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class WILL NOT be held on September 30th (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) & Thursday, November 11th (Remembrance 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. This is not a self-paced course.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
date. Check your myBCIT email account to
access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress
Winter 2022
Below is one offering of this course for the Winter 2022 term.
Exams will be HELD IN-CLASS on the following dates at the Downtown Campus: Midterm: February 17th Final: March 17th 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
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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
FMGT 4620 is offered as a part of the following programs:
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Registration is currently open for the Fall 2021 term.
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Students may register for Winter 2022 term courses online or by phone
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Classroom Locations
Classroom locations are subject to last minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies Classroom Locations listing at www.bcit.ca/rooms on the first day of any course you are registered for.