DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

FINANCE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

FIN 530 BUSINESS FINANCE ENVIRONMENT. An examination of the socioeconomic role the financial sector plays in the business environment. In addition to an introduction to the three financial sector components, students are introduced to financial principles and techniques. This course does not apply to the required MBA curriculum. This course does not apply to the 36-hour graduate credit hour requirement of the MBA degree program or the MS in Finance degree.

FIN 531 INTRODUCTION TO INSTITUTIONS, INVESTMENTS, AND MANAGERIAL FINANCE. An examination of the financial sector role in the business environment. Students are introduced to principles related to managerial finance, institutions, and investments. Prerequisites: Graduate standing, FIN 367 or equivalent.

FIN 532 SEMINAR IN COMMERCIAL BANKING. A seminar in the current developments within commercial banking and an examination of the specific aspects of the banking industry. The course will utilize case studies within the industry.

FIN 533 FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANAYSIS. An overview of the pertinent theoretics and various applications relevant to the analysis of financial statements by applying both finance and accounting principles. Readings and case studies applied to provide a contemporary prospective. Prerequisites: ACC 366 or ACC 535.

FIN 536 SEMINAR IN BUSINESS FINANCE. Adapted to special needs and interests of students in business finance, investments, banking, and private financial institutions. Current developments and readings in business finance, techniques of financial analysis and financial instruments are emphasized. Prerequisite: FIN 537, FIN 539, and FIN 569.

FIN 537 PROBLEMS IN ADMINISTRATIVE FINANCE. Financial framework of principles and selected cases in analysis for financial policy making, financial decision making, and financial interpretations at various levels in the organization.

FIN 538 SELECTED TOPICS IN MONEY, CAPITAL, AND SECURITY MARKETS. Analysis of organization and functions of the money, capital, and security markets; and analysis of the factors affecting flow of money and securities.

FIN 539 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE. A study of the various facets of international finance, such as analytical processes, instruments, institutions, techniques, investments, foreign exchanges, etc.

FIN 569 SEMINAR IN INVESTMENTS. Principles and techniques in investment analysis for the evaluation of various types of securities. Emphasis is also placed on techniques and policies of portfolio management.

FIN 575 READINGS IN FINANCE. This course is designed for the directed study of individual students who wish intensive supervision in some vital aspect of Finance. Prerequisites: GBA 587, FIN 530 and approval of Department Chair and Graduate Coordinator.