Behavioral Finance

MGMT X 430.137

This course is based on the fundamental principle that the first step to successfully investing your money is to not lose it. This course covers financial bubbles, scams, and a study of the biases that drive human behavior.

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Fall
Winter
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Starting at $855.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Learn about common investment mistakes, the role of randomness in finance, and practical applications of behavioral finance
  • Develop an understanding of behavioral finance research, which suggests that there are persistent market traits that can generate greater returns

About this course:

This course is based on the fundamental principle that the first step to successfully investing your money is to not lose it. Covering the theory and practice of behavioral finance, including a history of financial bubbles, scams, and a study of the heuristics (rules of thumb) and biases that drive human behavior. Other topics in this course include prospect theory, common investment mistakes, the role of randomness in finance, retirement planning and practical applications of behavioral finance. Also presented are basic principles of traditional portfolio theory and behavioral finance research that suggests there are persistent market traits that can generate excess returns.

Winter 2025 Schedule

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Wednesday 6:30PM - 8:30PM PT
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Instructor: Annika Echarti
400830
Fee:
$855.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Notes

Elective course in the Finance Certificate.

Visitors not permitted.  Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 21, 2025
Course Requirements
Course syllabus not yet available.
Schedule
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Wed Jan 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Wed Jan 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Wed Jan 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Wed Jan 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Wed Feb 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Wed Feb 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Wed Feb 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Wed Feb 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Wed Mar 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Wed Mar 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Wed Mar 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206

Spring 2025 Schedule

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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Victor Dosti
402551
Fee:
$855.00
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Notes

Elective course in the Finance Certificate.  Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after March 24, 2025
Course Requirements
Course syllabus not yet available.
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
The Psychology of Financial Planning by Dan & Chip Heath
ISBN 978-1-954096-45-5

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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Investment Management and Analysis
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Personal Financial Planning
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