Undergraduate Course Descriptions 2012-2013
Finance
| Name |
Title |
Credits |
School |
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FINC-201
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Corporation Finance
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3.0 |
Management |
An overview of the financial management function in modern business, emphasizing the time value of money and financial analysis. The financial and economic environment and capital markets and securities are covered.
Prerequisite Course(s): Take every course in this group: Group 1 (ACCT-101 and ECON-105) and one course in this group: Group 2 (MATH-125 or MATH-140 or MATH-141 or MATH-151 or MATH-170 or TMAT-135 or TMAT-155)
Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
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FINC-301
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International Financial Management
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3.0 |
Management |
This course introduces students to the modern concepts and techniques of decision making in a multi-currency setting. Topics will include international monetary systems, foreign exchange markets, foreign exchange risk management, international taxation, multinational investment decisions, and international financial markets and instruments.
Prerequisite Course(s): FINC-201
Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
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FINC-320
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Advanced Financial Management
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3.0 |
Management |
Focus is on corporate financial decisions and policy. Topics include: capital budgeting and financing decisions, cost of capital, capital structure with risk, corporate restructuring, lease versus buy analysis and real options.
Prerequisite Course(s): FINC-201
Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
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FINC-325
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Principles of Investment and Security Analysis
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3.0 |
Management |
An introduction to the investment process. An understanding of how individuals and institutions make their investment decisions. A broad exposure to a range of topics including selection of securities, security analysis, instruments, and investment trends. The risks and returns involved in investing in different financial instruments are examined.
Prerequisite Course(s): FINC-201
Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
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FINC-340
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Finance in Action
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0.0 |
Management |
Linked to a content course, student engagement into community service provides the means to gain a deeper understanding of content course objectives, acquire new knowledge, and engage in civic activity.
Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 0-0-0
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FINC-401
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Finance: Working Capital Management
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3.0 |
Management |
An introduction to the management of short-term or current accounts of the firm to optimize the risk/return profile. Management of the liquid assets of the firm which comprise a substantial portion of total assets has become more significant because of the increasing range of management techniques and technologies.
Prerequisite Course(s): Take FINC-201 and one course in this group: QANT-201 or QANT-301
Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
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FINC-405
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Modern Portfolio Theory
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3.0 |
Management |
A detailed examination of portfolio management and capital market theory including a review of material on efficient markets, the basic Markowitz portfolio model and the capital asset pricing model. The above concepts in terms of international diversification and the evaluation of portfolio performance are covered. Traditional equity and bond valuation techniques will also be investigated.
Corequisite Course(s): FINC-401
Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
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