FIN-835 Behavioral Finance
The foundation of most of modern financial models and theories are based on neoclassical economists assumption that most economic agents are rational decision makers. Behavioral finance recognizes that our cognitive biases and errors along with our individuality are not always consistent with the rationality assumption and utility maximization. This course will examine the implications of human psychology, emotions and biases on financial decision-making process as well as potential impact on the overall financial markets.
Prerequisite
Student has satisfied all of the following Student has satisfied all of the following Academic Unit (Computed) in the selection list Accounting, Accounting and Business Law, Business Administration, Business Administration Executive, Business Analytics, Business Law and Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Health Administration, Information System, Information Systems and Operations Management, INTO Sawyer Business School, Management and Entrepreneurship, Management Studies, Marketing, Moakley Center for Public Management, Public Administration, Public Administration and Health Administration, Sawyer Business School, Strategy and International Business Or Programs of Study any in the selection list Business Economics Major BSBA And Student has satisfied all of the following Student has satisfied all of the following Student has completed or is in process of completing any of the following course(s) MBA 650 - Value Based Financial Mgmt, MBA 651 - Financial Management for Business Decisions Or Student has satisfied all of the following Institution has received a(n) Graduate Sawyer Business School Waiver Course test result with a(n) MBA 651 score equal to 1.