Departmental Advisors
Undergraduate Studies Office
581-7853
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Masters Program Office
Lauren Rialdi 801-581-5687
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Ph.D. Program Office
Jonathan Brogaard 801-587-7325
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Departmental Notes

For course descriptions and pre-requisite information click on the subject column next to the appropriate catalog number.

THIS DEPARTMENT ENFORCES UNDERGRADUATE PREREQUISITES. Please note that the registration system may not factor in transfer work when determining if prerequisites have been met. If you are unable to register for a course and think you have met the prerequisite(s), please contact an advisor from this department to inquire about obtaining a permission code. You may be administratively dropped from a course if the prerequisite has not been met.

FINAN 3000 - 001 Fund of Invest-Bus Fin


For non-business majors.

FINAN 3000 - 001 Fund of Invest-Bus Fin

  • Class Number: 7751
  • Instructor: ELLIOTT, RICHARD
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $49.68
  • Seats Available: 31

For non-business majors.

FINAN 6510 - 090 Fin App Stat Models


The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

FINAN 6510 - 090 Fin App Stat Models

  • Class Number: 6302
  • Instructor: ALBRECHT, BRENT D
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 1.5
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $54.12
  • Seats Available: 26

The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

FINAN 6910 - 002 Alternative Investments


Over the past several decades, many sophisticated institutional investors have incorporated Alternative asset classes into their investment portfolios. This course will provide an overview of the Alternative asset classes most commonly found in these portfolios: Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Real Assets, and many of the underlying sub-strategies in each. Students will receive an introduction into the return-enhancing and diversification benefits of Alternatives, their benefits in asset allocation, and how Alternatives are commonly used in portfolios by institutional investors. The course will also provide an introduction on emerging asset classes such as crypto currencies and insurance-linked securities. Content will include guest lectures from industry professionals, readings, case studies, team projects, and individual presentations.

FINAN 6910 - 002 Alternative Investments

  • Class Number: 8438
  • Instructor: GEFFEN, DAVID
  • Instructor: MORROW, JASON
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 32

Over the past several decades, many sophisticated institutional investors have incorporated Alternative asset classes into their investment portfolios. This course will provide an overview of the Alternative asset classes most commonly found in these portfolios: Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Real Assets, and many of the underlying sub-strategies in each. Students will receive an introduction into the return-enhancing and diversification benefits of Alternatives, their benefits in asset allocation, and how Alternatives are commonly used in portfolios by institutional investors. The course will also provide an introduction on emerging asset classes such as crypto currencies and insurance-linked securities. Content will include guest lectures from industry professionals, readings, case studies, team projects, and individual presentations.