Finance (FIN)

Survey of the problems and techniques of personal financial planning. Includes consumer credit, insurance, home ownership and personal investing with attention to current economic and legal constraints. This class also covers personal tax considerations, budgeting, retirement, and estate planning. Note: This course is not applicable for credit towards a College of Business degree and may not be used for Finance elective requirements.

An introductory course to help individuals achieve their personal financial goals. Topics include personal budgeting, taxes, credit management, major expenses, insurance, investments, and retirement planning.

An examination of money and capital markets with primary emphasis placed on the role of interest rates within these markets.

A study of financial decision making in the business enterprise. Emphasis is placed on quantitative analysis of cash flows; working capital management; ratio analysis; the time value of money; capital budgeting techniques; short and long-term financing; and costs of capital.

An examination of the financial policies of corporations, with special reference to dividend policy, financial structure, capital expenditure, acquisitions, mergers and reorganizations.

Financial analysis focuses on how information that is disseminated by a company is used by such stakeholders as managers, stockholders, creditors, and financial analysts when making decisions concerning the firms value.

An introduction to investment/security analysis. Includes an examination of investment instruments, the investment environment, the concepts of risk-return, and the interactive forces between the economy, industries, and individual firms.

Study of contemporary topics in finance and other issues of special interest.

This course examines professional issue in financial planning, including ethical considerations, regulation and certification requirements, written and oral communication skills, and professional responsibility. Students are expected to use skills obtained in other financial planning courses in the completion of a comprehensive personal financial planning case.

Fundamentals of estate planning, social and family implications of federal/state taxation of transfers of wealth by gift or at death. Study of trusts, guardianships and post mortem planning. How Planning is affected by business assets, employee benefits, and insurance will also be studied.

A capstone course for seniors majoring in finance. Involves quantitative and qualitative analysis of financial policies on independent readings and empirical research. integrates all areas of business. Coursework may be based from an internal managerial policy-making perspective and

An advanced and comprehensive coverage of investment topics including bond analysis, stock options, commodities, interest rate futures, options on futures contracts, portfolio analysis and management, and security market efficiency.

Introduction to the valuation of derivative securities and their use in risk management. Topics covered include options and futures pricing models, options and futures strategies, arbitrating, and portfolio issues.

Individual study by students under the direction of a faculty member. Topics vary and are usually selected on an individual basis. (Permission of the instructor and department required.)

A seminar in security analysis and portfolio management. Students will experience the actual investment management process by analyzing and investing designated funds into a variety of securities. The primary purpose of the course is to give students practical experience in the selection and management of an actual securities portfolio. It is not to maximize gains within the current semester.

Experiential learning exercise that allows for practical application of knowledge acquired in the classroom. (Department approval required) (S/U only)

Explores the process of securing and allocating funds with the business organization with emphasis on relevant financial decision-making and policy aspects.

Individual study and research under faculty direction. Topics vary and are usually selected on an individual basis. Detailed project and/or paper must be completed. (Permission of instructor and department required)

A comprehensive survey of selected contemporary issues and topics in finance at the graduate level. Individual investigation and reporting emphasized in seminar fashion.