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5.- Finance (FIN) Courses
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
3411 Commercial Bank Management (3-0)
3412 Current Issues in Banking (3-0)
3416 Speculative Markets (3-0)
3418 Financial Statement Analysis (3-0)
3428 Central Banking (3-0)
For Graduate Students Only
3501 Theory of Financial Management (3-0)
In-depth study of the theoretical foundations of modern finance. Among the
topics covered are capital structure and leverage, cost of capital,
valuation, security valuation, security pricing, option pricing, market
behavior, risk and uncertainty, risk management, and hedging. This course
is designed to provide balanced coverage of the theory of finance as it
applies to the internal managerial operations of the firm, and the external
environment, both domestic and international. Prerequisites: FIN 3511 and
department approval.
3505 Financial Concepts and Analysis (3-0)
An intensive, in-depth study of finance with emphasis on the managerial
implications of financial concepts. Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate
program in business and ACCT 3501. May be counted only as Pre-MAcc or
Pre-MBA courses in the graduate degree programs offered by the College of
Business Administration.
3511 Financial Management (3-0)
A study of the financial manager in executive decision making, involving
financial planning and analysis in the allocation of the financial
resources of a firm; investment decision-making, capital budgeting, and
financial problems of growth. Prerequisite: FIN 3310 or FIN 3505 or
department approval.
3515 Securities Analysis (3-0)
An in-depth study of the techniques of market and security analysis.
Special emphasis is placed on the development of portfolio theory,
application of the theory to real-world situations, and the evaluation of
portfolio management. Prerequisite: FIN 3410 or FIN 3511 or department
approval.
3516 Risk Management and Derivative Markets (3-0)
A study of the nature, functions, and applications of the various futures
and options markets and contracts. Basis, long and short term hedging,
spreading, normal and inverted markets are examined, along with theoretical
considerations. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
3518 Capital Formation, Analysis, and Budgeting (3-0)
This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of the cost of capital
and arguments concerning the appropriate specification of capital costs;
analysis of the capitalization package of the firm; study of cash flows as
they relate to the investment decision; risk analysis in the capital
budgeting process and a study of techniques of capital budgeting under
various constraints. Prerequisite: FIN 3410 or FIN 3511 or department
approval.
3522 International Financial Markets and Institutions (3-0)
An in-depth study of the markets and institutions that influence the flow
of goods and services among nations, exchange rate determination, and
international monetary problems. Subject matter may vary at the discretion
of the instructor. Prerequisite: FIN 3410 or FIN 3511 or department
approval.
3525 International Financial Management (3-0)
An in-depth study of foreign exchange risk management as it relates to the
protection of future investment decisions, the cost of capital, and the
firm's financial structure. Subject matter may vary at the discretion of
the instructor. Prerequisite: FIN 3410 or FIN 3511 or department approval.
3570 Financial Modeling (3-0)
Study of classical and contemporary financial models. Emphasis on examining
theoretical foundations, testing and modification of existing models, and
inferences they provide for decision making. Among topics covered are
simulation models of financial processes of the firm, modeling and testing
securities market behavior, risk management strategies, valuations, and
sensitivity analysis of financial decisions. Prerequisites: FIN 3501, ECON
3570, and department approval.
3592 Directed Individual Study in Finance (0-0-3)
This course may be repeated, but no more than three semester credit hours
may be applied to satisfy the requirements for the master's degree.
Prerequisites: Instructor approval and Graduate Advisor approval.
3594 Current Issues in Finance (3-0)
A course organized to investigate special topics and current issues in
finance. May be repeated for credit when content varies. Prerequisite:
Department approval.
3597 Professional Report in Finance (0-0-3)
May be taken only once for credit. Prerequisites: Instructor approval and
Graduate Advisor approval.
