Special Topics in Finance

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to construct and propose alternative formats of a personal financial planning using time value of money and behavioral finance concepts; to make decision to select the best investment solution/product for personal financial plan by identifying key psychological obstacles to value maximizing behavior; and to demonstrate a working and practical knowledge that would prepare students to be qualified as Certified Financial Planners.

Topics

This course addresses contemporary issues in finance area, in particular Personal Finance and Behavioral Finance. The course provides a foundation of these topics and how they work in real world situation. By the end of semester, students are expected to have a comprehensive understanding about the psychological impact of the decision makers on financial decision making. In addition, implementation of Design Thinking concept is embedded in this course.