AEM 4590

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  • Schedule of Classes - April 13, 2026 10:10AM EDT

AEM 4590
Financial Markets and Institutions

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course examines financial markets and institutions from an asset owner's perspective. In particular, we study asset markets in stocks, bonds, real assets, illiquid assets, and impact investing. We discuss the roles of key financial institutions such as delegated investing intermediaries, mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity firms, and the Federal Reserve.


Prerequisites AEM 2240 or AEM 2241.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2024SP, 2022SP, 2019FA

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to understand the functioning of financial markets from an asset owners' point of view.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5595 AEM 4590   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Bucourt, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person