MBA Online

Faculty of Economic at The University of Tokyo

5058: Investment: Theory and Practice
Winter Kobayashi
This course provides a detailed introduction to financial markets, valuation principles for investment instruments, and analysis of investment strategies. The goal is to develop the conceptual and theoretical framework necessary for further work in this field. Students will also gain hands-on knowledge of the practical side of investment and issues in implementing strategies through lectures offered by investment professionals from the Norinchukin Bank. Topics covered will include 1. Overview of investment vehicles and decision-making
2. Portfolio theory and asset valuation
3. Equity and Investment Strategies
4. Fixed-income securities and investment strategies
5. Options, futures, and swaps
6. Investment performance evaluation
7. Basics in risk management
8. Practical aspects of fund management

FB2902 Sports for All - 24 Forms Tai Chi Chuan

Course Aims & Objectives:
The aims of this course are to introduce students to the basic movement patterns and principles of the 24-Form Tai Chi Chuan that is simplified from the traditional Yang Style Tai Chi. Through the course, students will work on their fitness in terms of strength, flexibility and balance. Also, students will enhance their quality of life by daily practice of such a cardiovascular and tension-relived activity. Upon completion of the course, students should be able t
demonstrate basic movements of Tai Chi Chuan
demonstrate 24-Form Tai Chi Chuan
demonstrate concentrated and relaxed motor performance
identify Tai Chi forms with proper definition
apply Tai Chi Chuan in daily life
understand basic movement patterns and principles of Tai Chi Chuan

Units: 1

Level: B2

Medium of Instruction: English

Keyword Syllabus:
Basic movements of Tai Chi Chuan: 5 Stances and 8 Techniques. 24-Form Tai Chi Chuan: techniques and definition of forms. Tai Chi hand forms. Tai Chi hand techniques. Tai Chi hand stances. Tai Chi footwork. Tai Chi leg techniques. Tai Chi terminology.

Teaching Pattern:
Duration of course: 1 semester
Current mix of lecture/tutorial/laboratory, other: Fieldwork and theory

Assessment Pattern:
Examination duration: Nil
Percentage distribution of marks for coursework, examination, other: 20% Coursework; 80% Practical Assessment
Grading pattern: Pass/Fail

University of Guam

BBA Foundation Component

Students are required to complete fifty-one (51) semester credit hours selected from the BBA Foundation. These courses are fundamental to understanding the commercial world and developing sound business skills.

BBA Foundation courses are to be taken in each of a student’s four years at the University. Courses beginning with the number 1 are suggested for freshmen (e.g. BA110); 2 for sophomores (e.g. BA260); 3 for juniors (e.g. BA320); and 4 for seniors (e.g. BA440). During the senior year after having completed most of the General Education and Foundation coursework, students take courses that challenge the fundamental concepts learned. BA441 Operations Management, BA481 Practical Applications in Small Business / Entrepreneurship or BA482 Business / Research Internship, students prepare for the practice of business. They work on projects, meet practicing professionals, and enhance their understanding of how organizations operate. In the capstone BA480 Business Strategy and Policy, students examine business problems from a general management perspective, use and integrate concepts form different functional perspectives, develop strategy, make strategic decisions, and analyze the factors that affect the ability of a business to execute its strategy.

The School intends that its students achieve the following learning outcomes from the BBA Foundation Component. Successful students will:
Understand the management process, the profit motive, and how firms operate and compete
Apply fundamental concepts and techniques from the functional areas of accounting, economics, finance, information technology, marketing and management to island, national and global business environments
Know how to deploy and manage diverse resources using a variety of management processes
Know how legal, regulatory and political environments affect business decisions
Solve business problems using case analysis, statistics and functional principles
Effectively use teamwork, leadership, and written and oral communication skills in business situations
Recognize ethical issues and develop socially responsible resolutions
Solve business problems in real-world situations to the satisfaction of practicing managers
Integrate fundamental concepts in developing strategic plans and making general management decisions
Observe and network with business managers and professionals.

BBA Foundation required coursework
Principles of Financial Accounting
BA201 Principles of Managerial Accounting
Basic Statistics for Business and Economics
BA240 Management of Organizations
BA260 Fundamentals of Marketing
PA233 Impact of Government Regulatory Admin
BA310 Applied Statistics for Business Decisions
BA320 Basic Business Finance
BA330 Info. Technology and Networks for Business
BA340 Human Resource Management
BA333 Mgmt. Info. Systems OR
BA380 E-Business
BA252 International Tourism OR
BA341 International Business Environment OR
BA420 International Corporate Finance OR
BA460 International Marketing varies with course
LW442 Business Law 1
BA440 Organizational Behavior
BA240, SO101 / PY101
PA405 Ethics in the Professions