This fundamental course has two components: quantitative methods and economics for valuation. The first part of the course aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of statistical concepts, techniques, and statistical inference in the context of decision making process. Topics to be covered include, but not limited to, probability and probability distributions, sampling theory, confidence interval estimation, hypothesis testing, univariate and multivariate regressions, analysis of variance, time series analysis, panel data analysis, and estimation with endogeneity. The second part of the course provides a wide coverage of economic theories, concepts, principles, and practices that professional investors need to know in order to make informed investment decisions. Topics to be covered include the economic dynamics in currency exchange market, economic growth, and the economics of regulations. This part of the course will also cover ethics.