FINANCE (FIN)
FIN 228 - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Prerequisite: ACCT 201
An introduction to the finance function: the obtaining and efficient use of capital in a business setting. Specific topics include risk and return analysis, financial planning, and decisions involving assets and equities, and the financial structure of the firm.
Credit: 3
FIN 322 - PERSONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
Prerequisite: Sophomore status
This course is designed to introduce students to methods of effective money management. Topics discussed in this course will range from setting realistic financial goals to various methods that can be employed to accomplish those goals. This course demonstrates how to successfully face all the personal finance issues in the real world.
Credit: 3
FIN 329 - INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Prerequisite: FIN 228
This course presents financial theory in a decision-making context. The course will emphasize long-term funding, optional capital structure, the cost of capital, and capital budgeting.
Credit: 3
FIN 330 - PRINCIPLES OF INVESTMENT
Prerequisite: FIN 228
An introduction to the analysis of investments in financial assets, both in an individual and a portfolio context; the characteristics and evaluation of specific investment vehicles.
Credit: 3
FIN 358 - FINANCIAL SATATEMENT ANALYSIS & SECURITY VALUATION
Prerequisite: FIN 228
Building upon accounting and finance fundamentals, this course provides understanding of how businesses work, how they generate value, and how the value is captured in financial statements. The course will combine analysis of accounting financial statements and financial security valuation.
Credit: 3
FIN 420 - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
Prerequisite: FIN 329, senior status
An advanced exploration of issues in business finance: financial valuation, required rates of return for projects and companies, management of working capital and fixed assets, and obtaining funds from the debt and equity markets.
Credit: 3
FIN 422 - SECURITY ANALYSIS
Prerequisite: FIN 330
An advanced study of topics in investment management: fundamental and technical analysis of stocks, investment in bonds, convertible securities and stock options; portfolio management and capital market theory.
Credit: 3
FIN 429 - GLOBAL FINANCE
Prerequisite: FIN 228
This course focuses on the global financial environment and particularly on business operations in a global setting. Topics in multinational finance, foreign exchange risk management, financing foreign operations are emphasized.
Credit: 3
FIN 432 - INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT I
Prerequisite: Finance major and FIN 422 or approval of instructor
Teaches the fundamentals of portfolio management through integration of theory and practice. Students as a class manage an actual investment portfolio of significant worth under the supervision of the instructor.
Credit: 3
FIN 434 - COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE
Prerequisite: MGT 327
This course focuses on the identification and management of risks arising from property ownership and commercial activity. Understanding and identifying the risk of liability from property ownership and business activity will be emphasized. Students will also learn how organizations insure against business risks and minimize the exposure to loss.
Credit: 3
FIN 435 - LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE
Prerequisite: MGT 327
The course focuses on using Life and Health insurance to manage the risk associated with health issues and death. The use of life insurance, annuities, medical insurance, disability insurance and long-term care insurance as part of the financial planning process will be emphasized.
Credit: 3
FIN 442 - INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT II
Prerequisite: Finance major and FIN 432
Proficiency in portfolio construction, management, and protection; managing the Eagle Investment Group portfolios, understanding of investment portfolio theory, mastery of current investment analysis techniques, and preparation for NASD Series 7 Securities licensure.
Credit: 3
FIN 454 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN FINANCE
Prerequisite: FIN 228
A course devoted to various topics related to current issues in finance. May be repeated once for different topics with approval of finance faculty.
Credit: 3