Prerequisite(s): FINC 322, FINC 326 and FINC 327; and FINC 423 may be taken as prerequisite or corequisite. Restriction(s): Business Administration or Accounting major. This course will focus on some advanced investments topics and alternatives. In particular, it will further students’ knowledge in topics such as benchmarking and performance evaluation. Special attention will be given to applications of investment principles to a popular strategy known as alternative investments. Utilizing a firm-centric and case-based technique, the course will challenge the students to work through analytical exercises based on actual practice and on real issue faced by investment professionals. Meets the Graduation Writing Requirement for majors in Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance.