Fudan University

This course provides an introduction on the theory and practice of investment management. It covers various asset classes, the method of asset allocation, the optimization of asset portfolio, the valuation of stocks and bonds, and the use and valuation of derivative assets. Other topics include the logic of investment optimization, function and structure of financial markets, evaluation of individual securities, application of derivatives trading, and principles of controlling market risks with derivatives.

This course provides an introduction to game theory and its application to political science. Game theory is a mathematical tool used to study strategic interactions. Because much of politics is about the allocation of scarce goods, such as power and wealth, and the competition for these goods, politics would seem to be a natural fit for the language of game theory. Other topics include Nash equilibrium, time-consistency, signaling, and reputation formation. Throughout the course, these insights and tools are applied to phenomena both inside and outside the realm of politics.

This course examines the full range of consumer behavior in the context of the incredibly dynamic environment in which we live. The contents can be divided into four parts: background and tools for a strong and comprehensive understanding of the consumer behavior principles that follow; consumer as an individual; social and cultural dimensions of consumer behavior; and various aspects of consumer decision making. Text: Leon G. Schiffman and Leslie Lazar Kanuk, CONSUMER BEHAVIOR; and several cases, articles, and references. Assessment: in-class participation, group project, final exam.

The course covers the basic concepts of social stratification, classical class theory, and modern stratification thinking theory. It provides a study of the hierarchical structure of society (ruling elite, middle class, and lower class) and theory of social mobility (dynamics). It also provides a study of social stratification in China during the transition period.

The course combines modern corporate finance, corporate pricing, and portfolio management theory with value investment practice. It studies the Graham Dodd value investment system through Buffett's investment cases since 1958 and the lecturer’s investment practice in the Chinese market for more than 20 years. The course establishes a solid stock asset evaluation and pricing system and lays a solid foundation in financial practical posts such as asset management, securities investment, investment banking, M & A, and enterprise management.

The course introduces the basic principles and methods of investment decisions, financing decisions and asset management to familiarize students with possible theoretical explanations of these practices. It emphasizes the present value theory, capital structure theory, dividend policy, corporate governance, corporate control theory and other major corporate finance theories and the possible theoretical explanations of corporate financial decisions.

This course is designed to improve students' scientific literacy and recognition ability as well as enhance their ability to discriminate from a professional perspective by analyzing and critiquing many specious ideas. The course will be offered in collaboration with many experts in various disciplines, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, management, computer science, medicine, literature, history, philosophy, political science, history, journalism, etc.

This course uses lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and visual materials to explain gender theories, discuss gender equality issues, and practice feminist methodology. It enables students to grasp the perspective of gender and conduct academic discussions on gender as a category of analysis.