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5.- Finance (FIN) Courses
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
FIN 4311 Commercial Bank Management (3-0)
FIN 4312 Current Issues in Banking (3-0)
FIN 4316 Speculative Markets (3-0)
FIN 4318 Financial Statement Analysis (3-0)
FIN 4328 Central Banking (3-0)
For Graduate Students Only
5301 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 5311 and department approval.
5305 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 5301. May be counted only as Pre-MAcc or Pre-MBA courses in the graduate degree programs offered by the College of Business Administration.
5311 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 5305 or department approval.
5315 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 4310 or FIN 5311 or department approval.
5316 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.
5318 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 4310 or FIN 5311 or department approval.
5322 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 4310 or FIN 5311 or department approval.
5325 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 4310 or FIN 5311 or department approval.
5370 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 5301 and ECON 5370, or department approval.
5392 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.
5394 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.
5397 Professional Report in Finance (0-0-3)
May be taken only once for credit. Prerequisites: Instructor approval and Graduate Advisor approval.
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