The financial instruments and markets specialization includes courses on equity markets and debt instruments, as well as futures and options and other more specialized topics. This specialization focuses primarily on understanding the markets in which various financial instruments are traded and understanding the factors that influence the return and risk characteristics of financial instruments, both individually and in portfolios. The financial instruments and markets specialization may be suitable for students pursuing careers in the securities industry or the broad area of investment management.

Academic Advisor: Professor Yakov Amihud, 212-998-0720

Course List

*Students are required to take at least 6 credits from the FINC-GB Finance course designator from the list below:

For course descriptions, please see the Office of Records & Registration website.