Investment Banking Fundamentals
Investment Banking Fundamentals
New York City is a major hub in the world of investment banking, and New York University is an ideal place to learn about this complex industry. Investment banking offers a wide range of career options to choose from, due to its highly specialized nature. Managers, analysts, traders, brokers, hedgers, and retirement planners all take part in this industry, each with a role to play. This course provides an overview of the origins of traditional investment banking; the history of key financial products; strategies related to relationship management, trading, IPOs, and fixed income; and synergies in mergers and acquisitions. Upon completion of this program, you will have a foundational understanding of how investment banks provide a broad range of products and services to both issuing and investing clients and where you might fit in as you contemplate your pre-college path, future major, and career.
Ideal For
- High school students who have completed grades 9, 10, or 11
- High school students interested in a career in investment banking
You'll Walk Away With
- An understanding of how investment banks provide a broad range of products and services to both issuing and investing clients
- Knowledge of the origins of investment banking
- An NYU transcript showing grade(s) earned upon completion of the course (Please note: No college credit or certificate of completion is granted for this course.)
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