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Course Description

In this Fixed Income Fundamentals course, we will introduce key fixed income terms and risk metrics such as coupon, yield and duration. Students will review the global sectors of the bond market, including treasuries and agencies, municipals, securitized and corporate bonds. We will examine yield curves and credit spreads. Students will learn how to calculate bond prices through their discounted cash flows of coupons and other metrics. Finally, students will review the various applications of fixed income investing, including bond portfolio management.

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Be able to articulate the basics of fixed income investing.
  • Be able to explain fixed income concepts and market operations.
  • Articulate questions designed to gain insight into successful fixed income investing strategies.

Prerequisites

Completion of ECON X499.4 with a C or higher

To enroll in Strategic Investments elective courses, students must have completed ECON X499.1, ECON X499.2, and ECON X499.4 with a grade C or better. 

If you have substituted ECON X499.1 with a ECON 134A please email your unofficial transcript to help@professional.ucsb.edu for assistance.  

Concurrent Enrollment Permissible: If you have already enrolled in ECON X499.1 / ECON X499.2 / ECON X499.4 and wish to register before the courses have completed, please contact PaCE Support at 805-893-4200 to bypass the prerequisite.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
Class
Days
M, T
Time
2:00PM to 5:00PM
Dates
May 13, 2024 to May 14, 2024
Campus
UCSB Campus
Building
Kerr Hall
Room
Room 2166A
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
9.0
Location
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Course fee credit (1 units) $165.00
Potential Discount(s)
Available for Credit
1 units
Instructors
  • Michael Trovato
Section Notes

Steps to Enroll

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Registration Notice: 

Self-enrollment will be available until 1:00 PM on 05/13/24.  If you wish to enroll after that time, please contact PaCE Support at help@professional.ucsb.edu

Required Textbook(s):
None

No refunds after 05/12/24

A full refund is given (less a $40 administrative fee per course) if notice of dropping from the course is received by PaCE 5 or more days prior to the first day of instruction.  A 50% refund is given (less a $40 administrative fee) if notice of dropping from the course is received 1-4 days prior to the course start date.  See the full Drop Policy here.