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  • 3.00 Credits

    Deals with financial decision-making in financial institutions, particularly emphasizing commercial banks. Topics covered include managing financial assets, deposit acquisition and capital management. Prerequisites: FIN 3250 and advanced business standing.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides an overview of the fixed income securities markets, pricing and risk management. In so doing, the course follows the CFA institute learning objectives of the CFA exam. We first introduce the major forms of fixed income securities. We then delve into valuation of these securities using a myriad of pricing techniques. We then embark on credit risk analysis, followed by fixed income portfolio management. Ultimately, the course aims at preparing students for most challenging and yet active fixed income markets: corporate bonds and mortgage securities. Dual listed with FIN 5530. Prerequisites: FIN 3310.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A sequel to FIN 4510, it integrates, extends, and applies the central concepts of bank management in a series of case studies, some of which are analyzed in teams. Issues of public policy and bank regulation are also incorporated in the cases. Prerequisite: FIN 4510.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Expand business knowledge by focusing attention on accounting and finance concerns that are vital to new ventures. Focuses on issues that must be addressed to assist these businesses in meeting their objectives of growth, preparation for a public offering, and exit strategies. Cross listed with BADM 4560. Prerequisites: ACCT 1010, FIN 3250, MGT 3210.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course familiarizes students with the CFA Institute Standards on Professional Conduct and reinforces ethical behavior in the global investment management industry. Perspectives acquired in this course will be useful for students in their chosen finance professions as the content of the course provides a framework for ethical conduct in the investment profession by focusing on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. Dual listed with FIN 5600. Prerequisites: Completion of C2, FIN 3310, and FIN 3520 (or equivalent) with grades of C or better or graduate standing.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Analyzes the risk management and insurance problem in the business enterprise with emphasis on methodology for risk analysis; techniques for risk and loss control; and models for risk management decision-making. Prerequisites: FIN 3250, COSC 1200 and advanced business student.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Exposes students to the fundamentals of real estate finance such as mortgage financing, commercial leases, pro-forma analysis, financial modeling, tax implications, leveraged real estate and valuation of income producing properties. While the theory of each topic will be presented, the focus is on the applications of the material. Prerequisites: FIN 3250 and advanced business student.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Covers advance real estate investment topics such as investments risk and valuation sensitivity analysis, futures and real options, liquid real estate investments, analysis of development projects, and commercial mortgage backed securities. While the theory the topics will be presented, the course focus is on the application of the material. Prerequisites: FIN 4800 and advanced business standing.
  • 1.00 - 4.00 Credits

    This course provides students the opportunity to study, on an individual basis, any aspect of Finance not included in other structured Finance courses. Max: 6 credit hours. Prerequisites: junior class standing and consent of instructor.
  • 3.00 - 6.00 Credits

    This course is an in-depth investigation into a specialty area of the instructor. Max: 6 credit hours. Prerequisites: junior class standing and consent of instructor.