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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.
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.
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.
In Progress
Spring/Summer 2021
Below are two offerings of this course for the Spring/Summer 2021 term.
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. 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
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students.
International students: this may impact your ability to register.
Learn why.
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Status
27 seats available as of Feb 25, 2021 11:19 pm (PST). Of these 27, 20 are currently reserved for domestic students only. Availability may change at any time.
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. 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
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students.
International students: this may impact your ability to register.
Learn why.
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Status
12 seats available as of Feb 25, 2021 11:19 pm (PST). Of these 12, 5 are currently reserved for domestic students only. Availability may change at any time.
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:
Books for Winter 2021 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT
online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering
you are considering.
BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore
If you are taking this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore.
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Security Fundamentals (Custom Investments 3Rd Can Ed)
Author
Cleary
Copyright
2013
Binding
Paperback
ISBN
978-1-11861-162-3
Price
$52.50
Required
Spring/Summer 2021
No information on books is currently available for Spring/Summer 2021 offerings of this course.
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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.