FMGT 4620 - Security Fundamentals
Financial Management Part-time Studies Course
School of Business
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.
Prerequisite(s)
FMGT 1100 or FMGT 1105 or FMGT 1152
Credits
3.0
Cost
$578.99 - $598.48 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Fall 2019
Below are two offerings of this course for the Fall 2019 term.
CRN 40994
Duration
Wed Sep 11 - Wed Nov 27 12 Weeks
Instructor
Steven Nyvik
Course Outline
Cost
$587.56
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress
CRN 42635
Duration
Thu Sep 26 - Thu Nov 21 9 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Sep 26 - Nov 21 | Thu | 17:30 - 21:30 | DTC Rm. 464 |
Instructor
David Rose
Course Outline
Cost
$578.99
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 2020
Below are two offerings of this course for the Winter 2020 term.
CRN 80985
Duration
Tue Jan 07 - Tue Mar 24 12 Weeks
Instructor
Steven Nyvik
Course Outline
Cost
$598.48
Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students until Thu, Nov 14 at 9:00 am (PST). International students: this may impact your ability to register. Learn why.
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18 seats available as of Nov 14, 2019 3:18 am (PST). Of these 18, 17 are currently reserved for domestic students only. Availability may change at any time.
CRN 83234
Duration
Thu Jan 23 - Thu Mar 19 9 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Jan 23 - Mar 19 | Thu | 17:30 - 21:30 | DTC Rm. 474 |
Instructor
David Rose
Course Outline
TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim
Cost
$589.91
Notes
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Status
A portion of seats are temporarily held for domestic students until Thu, Nov 14 at 9:00 am (PST). International students: this may impact your ability to register. Learn why.
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13 seats available as of Nov 14, 2019 3:18 am (PST). Of these 13, 12 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:
School of Business
- Accounting
Full-time Diploma - Accounting
Part-time Diploma - Financial Management (Financial Planning)
Part-time Associate Certificate - Financial Management (Finance Option)
Part-time Certificate - General Insurance and Risk Management
Full-time Diploma
Books & Supplies
The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and stationery. Please visit bcit.ca/bookstore for more information.
Fall 2019
Books for Fall 2019 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 | |
BCIT Burnaby Bookstore
If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.
| Security Fundamentals (Custom Investments 3Rd Can Ed) | |
|---|---|
| Author | Cleary |
| Copyright | 2013 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| ISBN | 978-1-11861-162-3 |
| Price | $52.50 |
| Required | |
Winter 2020
No information on books is currently available for Winter 2020 offerings of this course.
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