FINA 405 - Investments (4 Credit Hours)

An examination of investment markets, transactions, planning and information. Topics include investment risk and return measures, debt and equity instruments, evaluation techniques, hybrid and derivative securities, mutual funds, real estate investments, tax planning and the investment process, and portfolio management.

Course Prerequisites - PF 121 or PF 321, COMM 150 or SPCH 100, ENG 120, FINA 301, MATH 215

FINA 410 - Finance Internship (1 Credit Hours)

This course provides qualified students with an opportunity to receive academic credit for supervised professional training and experience in an actual work environment. This Internship is an ongoing seminar between the student, the faculty member and the employment supervisor. It involves an Internship Application and Learning Agreement, periodic meetings with the faculty representative, professional experience at a level equivalent to other senior-level courses and submission of material as established in the Internship Application and Learning Agreement. Participation cannot be guaranteed for all applicants.

FINA 450 - Global Finance (4 Credit Hours)

Global Finance is an examination of financial management in the global economy. Topics include international financial markets, exchange rates, interest rates and inflation, exchange rate risk management, working capital management, capital budgeting, country risk analysis, long-term financing, and global strategic planning.

Course Prerequisites - PF 121 or PF 321, ENG 120, COMM 150 or SPCH 100, FINA 301, ECON 210 or ECON 220

FINA 480 - Special Topics in Finance (1 Credit Hours)

This course is designed to address significant issues of current interest outside the regular Financial Management curriculum. The course topic will vary. The topic description will be published online in the Course Schedule each trimester the course is offered.

Course Prerequisites - See Academic Advisor

FINA 495 - Financial Policy Seminar (4 Credit Hours)

This course is designed to provide a capstone experience for Financial Management majors, challenging them to apply their knowledge of finance to actual business problems and cases. Topics considered may vary with each offering of the course. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).

Course Prerequisites - PF 121 or PF 321, COMM 150 or SPCH 100, ENG 120, FINA 340, FINA 403, FINA 405, FINA 450

FINA 499 - Indpndent St-Finance (1 Credit Hours)

Independent studies courses allow students in good academic standing to pursue learning in areas not covered by the regular curriculum or to extend study in areas presently taught. Study is under faculty supervision and graded on either a Pass/No Credit or a letter grade basis. (See the "Independent Studies" section of the Academic Bulletin for more details.)

Course Prerequisites - See Academic Advisor

FINA 737 - Corporate Finance (4 Credit Hours)

Financial decisions made at the higher levels of a business organization can have far-reaching effects. Intended to achieve firm operating goals and create shareholder value, they must be made judiciously, with a thorough understanding of all the factors involved. In this course, you will learn to apply the analytical techniques required for developing effective and workable financial solutions at the executive level. You will gain an overall understanding of the workings of the U.S. financial system. In addition, you will study the concepts of financial risk, return, and the valuation of bonds, common and preferred stock, cost of capital, capital budgeting, capital structure, and the evaluation of investment opportunities.

Course Prerequisites - MGMT 707 or MHC 707

FINA 750 - Advanced Investment (4 Credit Hours)

This course provides students with advanced knowledge of the capital markets, financial institutions, financial products, and analytical tools and skills needed for investments portfolio management. The objective is to provide students with a solid foundation of advanced concepts, tools, and techniques for making informed decisions in the highly dynamic investment environment. Students will utilize computer software, simulations, and internet tools to understand the viewpoint of professional investors more fully. The course will adopt an application-oriented approach so that students will be able to explain their financial decision under conditions of uncertainty. The course will provide students with a framework that will be useful in business settings where such analyses are routinely made.

Course Prerequisites - MGMT 707

FINA 770 - Financial Markets and Institutions (4 Credit Hours)

Businesses do not operate independent of one another and the overall economy. They act and interact in a financial environment made up of many components. In this course, you will develop a foundational understanding of the various financial markets that exist, as well as the different financial institutions that serve those markets. You will learn to distinguish between depository and non-depository firms. In addition, you will come to understand the importance of interest rates, the impact of the Federal Reserve on the economy, the mechanics of such "core" calculations as yield and pricing, and the far-reaching effects of government regulation and legislation.

Course Prerequisites - MBA 741

FINA 771 - FL II: Understandng Adv Corp Finance (4 Credit Hours)

Proficiency in the higher levels of corporate finance requires a comprehensive understanding of business finance and a well-developed set of skills for making and implementing sound decisions. In this course, which extends the study of corporate finance begun in FINA 730, you will examine a number of advanced subjects, including risk management, financial planning and dividend policies. The course focuses on the use of valuation techniques to analyze financial choices and develop financial policies that best support the organization's operating strategies. In addition, you will study the use of specialized financial instruments, such as convertible securities, warrants and derivatives, as you master the skills needed to construct a viable financial plan and effectively manage firm working capital. Prerequisite(s): Financial Leadership I: Exploring Financial Markets & Institutions (FINA 770).

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