2013 Special Topics in Finance 3 hours
Study of current issues and concepts in finance including such topics as derivative
securities, estate planning, retirement planning, insurance planning, and personal
investing. Not available for Finance major elective.
 

3013 Money and Banking 3 hours
An intensive analysis of commercial and non-commercial banking institutions,
including theories of money supply, interest rates, and credit policies. Prerequisite:
ECON 2113. (Dual listing as ECON 3013.)
 

3213 Principles of Finance 3 hours
An introductory course covering the various problems involved in the financing of
the business firm. Recommended course content topics include: financial planning
and forecasting, capital budgeting, time value of money, cost of capital, financial
statement analysis, security valuation, risk analysis, capital structure theory, working
capital management, business taxation, and sources of capital. Prerequisites: ACCT
2103, 2203, Math 1513, ECON 2113 and 2213.
 

3303 Real Estate Finance 3 hours
An intensive analysis of the financing of commercial and residential real estate
development and the investment opportunities offered by real estate. The course
covers commercial and residential mortgaging, real estate contracts, evaluation of
the purchase of rental properties, the role of appraisal in real estate financing, and
real estate investing including real estate investment trust (REIT). Prerequisites:
MIS 1133 or equivalent, FIN 3213, and BLAW 3003 or instructor approval.
 

3313 Contemporary Studies in Finance 3 hours
Designed to vary with need of the students. Topics may vary to include current issues
in finance, derivatives, futures market, speculative investments, security analysis,
cash management, and risk analysis. Prerequisites: FIN 3213, and permission of
instructor and junior standing or above.
 

3533 Working Capital Finance 3 hours
Focus on the management of the current assets and liabilities of the firm. Emphasis
on management of treasury functions, inventories, accounts receivables and short
term borrowing. Includes credit management and control, collection methods and
techniques and the credit analysis of clients. Prerequisite: FIN 3213.
 

3613 Insurance 3 hours
A study of the basic ideas, problems and principles found in all types of modern
day insurance, including fundamentals of insurance contracts, the nature of the
insurance institution, and government regulation of insurance.
 

3633 Investments 3 hours
A first course in investments designed to develop a successful investment program.
Topics include a discussion of economic and industry specific issues, a survey of
securities, security analysis and valuation, securities markets, and securities laws.
Prerequisite: FIN 3213, MIS 1133.
 

4013 Management of Financial Institutions 3 hours
Covers intermediary functions and the management of financial institutions in an
international environment. Emphasis will be on the use of financial concepts and
techniques for ethically managing the financial institution of the future. Topics will
include gap management, asset/liability management, and regulation of financial
institutions. Prerequisite: ECON 3013, FIN 4233.
 

4023 International Finance 3 hours
Current practices and conventions of multinational firms. Emphasize international
financial theory and international financial decision-making process. Topics covered
include: the environment of multinational firms, the foreign exchange market, asset
management techniques, and multinational corporations. Prerequisites: FIN 3213,
ECON 3013
 

4033 Professional Financial Planning 3 hours
The study of the principles, concepts, ethics and applications of financial planning
for the professional planner working with individuals, families, or businesses.
Analytical procedures will be taught and cases used to illustrate the determination of
financial goals, appropriate product selection, and planning process implementation
necessary to accomplish goals. Prerequisites: FIN 3213, 3633, and 3613.
 

4183 Managerial Finance 3 hours
Financial function including analysis of financial needs, acquisition of financial
resources, and the allocation of funds to finance ongoing business activity.
Financial decision making involving applied economics, accounting, and statistics.
Prerequisites: ACCT 2203, FIN 3213, MGMT 3183.

4193 Financial Statement Analysis 3 hours
An in-depth study of financial analysis utilizing an analytic framework and statistical
tools to measure risk and predict firm performance. Computer modeling skills and
techniques are developed to analyze financial or business strategies. Prerequisites:
FIN 3213 and ACCT 3303 or FIN 4183. (Dual listing as ACCT 4193).
 

4233 Securities Markets 3 hours
Study of financial markets and institutions. The course covers the nature, functions,
structure, and regulation of financial markets in the U.S. and internationally. Topics
include: equity markets (stocks and mutual funds), debt markets (corporate and
municipal), and the institutions operating in those markets. Prerequisite: FIN 3213.
 

4243 Derivative Securities 3 hours
An in-depth study of the characteristics of derivative securities including call
options, put options, future contracts, forward contracts, and swaps and their use by
businesses and financial institutions. Additional topics include risk analysis, hedging,
arbitrage, and financial engineering to achieve financial objectives. Prerequisite:
FIN 3633.
 

4323 Estate Planning 3 hours
In this course students apply estate planning in personal financial planning. This
course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts of the
fundamentals of estate planning, estate planning considerations and constraints,
tools and techniques for general estate planning, and the tools and techniques for
special estate planning situations.
 

4333 Portfolio Management 3 hours
Studies of issues relative to portfolio construction and asset allocation. The course
covers the process of setting, monitoring, and achieving portfolio objectives,
diversification, hedging, and the role of ethics (fiduciary duties and responsibilities).
Prerequisite: FIN 3633.
 

4383 Quantitative Analysis of Financial Decisions 3 hours
A study of the theoretical foundations and the practical application of the various
techniques available to analyze long-term investment decisions of a firm. The course
emphasizes the capital budgeting process, including risk analysis, real options, and
the cost of capital. Prerequisite: FIN 4183.
 

4433 Seminar in Finance 3 hours
Emphasis on application of finance concepts to real world problems using case
studies with heavy reliance on spreadsheets models. Cases will cover financial
analysis and forecasting; working capital management; capital budgeting;
determination of the optimal capital structure; leasing; and other financial issues of
topical interest. Prerequisites: FIN 4183; MIS 1133.
 

4950 Finance Internship 3 or 6 hours
Work in an approved business position related to finance. Consists of applying
knowledge which has been gained while working toward a degree. Prerequisite:
Junior standing or above, and approval of department chair. Not available as
Finance elective.