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INTRODUCTION TO CREDIT ANALYSIS & TRADING

FINANCE 640
Course Description

Thorough grounding in credit instruments. Topics include loans, bonds, credit default swaps, and trading strategies.

Prerequisties

Consent of instructor

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.72

No change from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
62.07%

No change from Historical

Class Size
29

No change from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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