Instructor: | Dr. James R. Garven |
E-mail: | James_Garven@baylor.edu |
Office: | Foster 320.39 |
Phone and SMS: | (254) 307-1317 |
Finance 4335 (Fall 2023) Class Schedule: |
Section 1: Tuesday and Thursday, 11 am-12:15 pm CT in Foster 304
Section 2: Tuesday and Thursday, 2-3:15 pm CT in Foster 316 |
This course provides a comprehensive approach to risk management by integrating concepts, tools, and techniques from finance and related fields such as economics and the decision sciences. The course emphasizes the identification, evaluation, pricing, and management of risk from both personal and corporate perspectives. Key topics covered include understanding and measuring risk attitudes, comparing and pricing risks, assessing the impact of risk on stakeholder incentives, and devising effective risk management strategies for individuals and organizations.