Program Overview

Program Overview

The Stocks and Bonds course is an introductory-level program that applies the central concept and applications of Time Value of Money (TVM) to explore the structure and pricing of stocks and bonds.

Description

In this course, students will learn about bonds, including different types such as Zero Coupon bonds and Government bonds, as well as bond pricing calculations and their connection to market data. The program also covers stocks, their pricing and valuation, and the differences between growth and dividend stocks. Students will learn how to use market data to inform their understanding of these concepts.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the two fundamental ways in which savers transfer money to governments and corporations. They will be able to apply this knowledge to personal investing decisions and corporate decisions.

Program Details

• The course is part of the four-course Foundational Finance for Strategic Decision Making Specialization.
• The program is taught in English.
• The duration of the course is 4 weeks.
• The course is available and not eligible for U-M credit.

Instructor

• Gautam Kaul, Professor of Finance, Ross School of Business.

Ratings and Reviews

• The course has a rating of 4.6 based on 319 ratings.
• 76% of learners gave a 5-star rating.
• 17% of learners gave a 4-star rating.
• 5% of learners gave a 3-star rating.
• 2% of learners gave a 2-star rating.
• 3% of learners gave a 1-star rating.

Recent Reviews

• A recent review noted that the course was very basic and superficial, not providing enough detail on the concepts explained.
• Another review simply stated that the course was "good".