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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Duration

As few as 11 weeks

Units

4.0

Current Formats

In Person

Cost

Starting at $905.00

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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 2026 Schedule

Date

Details

Format

January 8 - March 19

Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT

REG#

406470

Fee:

$905.00

In Person

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

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Notes

Elective course in the Finance Certificate. Internet access required.

Deadline

Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026

Course Requirements

Course syllabus not yet available.

Schedule

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Date

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Lecture

Thu Jan 8, 2026

6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT