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Course Descriptions
MSB 320 — Financial Management (3)
The course introduces basic principles in finance such as cash fl ow, the time value of money, valuation of the firm and financial assets, and capital budgeting. Prerequisites: MSB 120 and ECON 221. Previously BUS/FIN 350.
FIN 351 — Advanced Financial Management (3)
This course will review and reinforce the concepts of fi nancial management learned in earlier coursework, as well as provide additional depth on selected topics. In addition, it will provide an in-depth analysis of the financial factors of the corporation. Topics to be covered are; financial statement analysis, stock, bond and derivative valuation, capital budgeting theory and practice, capital structure, and, dividend policy. Prerequisite: MSB 320.
FIN 355 — Investments (3)
Principles and practices in capital accumulation. Topics include: a critical analysis of the kinds of investments, sources of information, inflation and investment strategy, and corporate profitability. Prerequisite: MSB 320.
FIN 378 — International Finance (3)
Focus on the international financial environment, the operation of the foreign exchange markets and currency-related derivative securities, and the international operations of the corporation. Topics include: international monetary agreements, the balance of payments,
exchange-rate determination, management of foreign-exchange risk, and international capital budgeting. Prerequisite: MSB 320.
FIN 421 — Security Analysis and Portfolio Management (3)
Review of techniques and approaches for evaluating the intrinsic merit of major types of securities and the techniques for maximizing personal and institutional investment portfolio performance. Prerequisite: FIN 355.
FIN 431 — Management of Financial Institutions (3)
Techniques and principles involved in the management of fi nancial institutions, including: an analysis of the operations of commercial banks, savings banks, and insurance companies. Particular attention is given to optimizing the objectives of profitability, safety, and liquidity. Prerequisite: MSB 320.
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