This course covers theories and practices related to financial investment management. With the fundamental and specialized knowledge as well as necessary skills accumulating from the course, students are expected to meet the demands of future careers in the investment industry. The course concentrates on basic knowledge of the investment environment, types of investment assets, investment funds, and how securities are traded in the market. Furthermore, the specialized topics associated with risk – returns, asset allocation, and asset pricing are extensively explored. Students will know how to construct and manage an investment portfolio in alignment with the objectives and constraints of individual and institutional investors in financial markets.