FINA - Finance

FINA-51200 Financing the Business Enterprise

This course introduces students to fundamental financial analysis techniques used in security valuation and capital budgeting. It also covers capital structure and issues related to dividend policy. Equivalent: Three semester hours of Business Finance.
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Prerequisites

ACCT 50100

FINA-57200 Managerial Finance

Students apply corporate finance theory from a management perspective. Analysis of corporate governance, dividend and stock repurchase policy, capital structure, working capital management, leasing, hybrids and mergers are emphasized
3

Prerequisites

ACCT 50100 and FINA 51200, or BSAD 52000 (and FINA 67000 for MSN/MBA students)

FINA-57900 Investment Analysis

An overview of risk and return for various financial instruments is presented, consistent with the learning objectives for Level I of the CFA Exam. Topics also covered include the mechanics of security trading, market efficiency, and fundamental analysis of equities.
3

Prerequisites

FINA 57200 and proficiency in Excel

FINA-58400 Derivatives 1

The use of futures, options, and swaps in hedging and speculation is covered. Pricing theory, applications, and operational issues will be introduced.
3

Prerequisites

FINA 57200 and proficiency in Excel

FINA-58500 Financial Management Strategies-Capstone

Case studies are utilized to study the integrative nature of financial decision making. The course emphasizes managerial applications of financial theory relating to working capital policy, capital budgeting, and corporate control.
3

Prerequisites

FINA 57200 or all MSF core courses (for MSF students only)

FINA-58600 International Finance

This course investigates many of the issues facing the international business firm. Topics covered include exchange rate determination, risk management and the interaction of foreign exchange and capital markets.
3

Prerequisites

FINA 57200

FINA-60000 Portfolio Management

Quantitative and qualitative techniques for evaluating portfolios are presented consistent with the learning objectives for Level I of the CFA Exam. Traditional mean-variance analysis and more recent developments in portfolio theory are introduced. Measures of portfolio performance are covered.
3

Prerequisites

FINA 57900, FINA 57200, and proficiency in Excel

FINA-60200 Fixed Income Analysis

Evaluation of fixed income investments and interest rate fundamentals. Topics will replicate those for the CFA® Level I program and typically include evaluating risk, spot and forward interest rate, and bond interest rate sensitivity as measured by duration and convexity.
3

Prerequisites

FINA 57200

FINA-60300 Financial Statement Analysis

This course primarily covers the use of financial statements in analyzing a firm and its securities. Topics will replicate those for the CFA® Level I program and typically include cash flow analysis, earnings computations, and liability classifications including off-balance-sheet debt.
3

Prerequisites

FINA 57200 and ACCT 55000

FINA-60400 Quantitative Techniques for Financial Markets

Probability and statistical techniques as applies to financial markets. Topics will replicate those for CFA® Level I program and typically include correlation and regression in the prediction and evaluation of investment performance.
3

Prerequisites

FINA 51200 or BSAD 52000

FINA-67000 Healthcare Finance and Economics

This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the economic complexities and financial management in hospitals and healthcare fields. Current economic and financial issues for healthcare providers are also discussed.
3

Prerequisites

ECON 50200, FINA 51200 and ACCT 65000, or BSAD 52000. Note: MSN/MBA students will have different prerequisites for ACCT 65000, MKTG 66000 and FINA 67000.

FINA-67200 Graduate Business Practicum (CPT) for International Students

International graduate students may engage in temporary employment for the purpose of gaining practical experience directly related to their major field of study.  Practicum fulfilling the Curricular Practical Training must be approved by the Program Director prior to registration, after an evaluation of the employment request and suitability of employer relative to the student’s major area of study.

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