Graduate Course Descriptions

The following directory lists the graduate courses which the University expects to offer, although the University in no way guarantees that all such courses will be offered in any given academic year, and reserves the right to alter the list if conditions warrant. Click on the links below for a list of courses in that subject area. You may then click “View Classes” to see scheduled classes for individual courses.

5151. Introduction to Economic Markets

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: Open to MBA students, others with consent. Not open to students who have passed or are currently enrolled in BADM 5170.

Grading Basis: Graded

Provides a foundation in the economics of markets, with particular application to financial markets and the role of information. Specific topics include the following: (1) the basic principles of supply, demand, profit maximization, price determination, international trade, and exchange rates; (2) the basic structure of modern, global financial markets, as an application of the basic economic principles; (3) the use of information and information technology in financial markets, including use of the internet, Bloomberg, Dow Jones and other computerized sources of information; and (4) a review of the "efficient market hypothesis."


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Term Class Number Campus Instruction Mode Instructor Section Session Schedule Enrollment Location Credits Grading Basis Notes
Spring 2024 11339 Hartford Online Asynchronous Sinha, Raju 712 Reg 46/45 No Room Required - Online 3.00 Graded
Spring 2024 11340 Stamford In Person Smith, Edward 820 Reg Tu 6:00pm‑9:00pm
32/40 DWTN 131 3.00 Graded
Fall 2024 1015 Hartford Online Asynchronous Sinha, Raju 712 Reg 45/45 No Room Required - Online 3.00 Graded