FNAN 432: Fixed-Income Securities Master Syllabus
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Required Course Materials:
- Fixed Income Analysis, Third Edition
- CFA Institute Investment Books
- February 2015 | Vol. 2015 | No. 1 | 714 pages
- Barbara S. Petitt, CFA | Jerald E. Pinto, CFA | Wendy L. Pirie, CFA
Course Website: Canvas
Course Description
A review of fixed-income securities and analysis.
Course Objectives
This course is designed to provide the student with a broad, basic foundation in the analysis of fixedincome securities. Students will be able to:
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Understand the economic environment globally, nationally and locally
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Define, discuss and interpret the fundamental concepts introduced in the course and understand the fixed-income market,.,
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Analyze and evaluate case studies using Bloomberg terminal.
Student Requirements
The required TEXT will provide the basis for the major segments of the course.
Evaluation and Grading
| Class Participation | 20% | Assignments requiring the Bloomberg terminal will be assigned for each class |
| Midterm Exams | 40% | There will be one midterm exam |
| Final Exam | 40% | The final exam that will occur during the schedules final exam period will cover the entire semester |
Course Outline
On Canvas.
Academic Integrity
George Mason University is an Honor Code University; please see the University Catalog for a full description of the code and the honor committee process. The principle of academic integrity is taken very seriously and violations are treated gravely. Vigorous discussion and debate are encouraged in this course, with the firm expectation that all aspects of the class will be conducted with civility and respect for differing ideas, perspectives, and traditions. When in doubt (of any kind) please ask for guidance and clarification.
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Office of Disability Resources
If you are a student with a disability and you need academic accommodations, please see me and contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) at (703) 993-2474. All academic accommodations must be arranged through the ODS.
University Policies
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Course Schedule
Readings and subject matter will be announced for the next week on Canvas.
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