FINC Course Descriptions

An introduction to the finance function of a business entity. Specific topics to be studied include capital budgeting, cost of capital determination, sources of financing, leverage and its effect on the profits and risk of business, and managing the asset mix and capital structure of a business. Prerequisites: ACCT 271 Principles of Financial Accounting, ACCT 272 Principles of Managerial Accounting (may also be a co-requisite), ECON 200 Principles of Economics and college level statistics course 200 level or higher. Students who've taken PSYC 240 must also complete MATH 150 or higher.

Occasional special courses chosen to fit the interests and needs of students and faculty.

Individualized study or supervised research in an area of special interest to the student which is outside the regular offerings of the major. Additional course fee (per credit) is required.

This course is a second level financial management course that provides more depth in the study of the analysis of financial statements, working capital management, and obtaining credit. Students will determine the cost of capital of a firm and apply its use in capital budgeting and asset valuation. Prerequisite: FINC 260 Business Finance.

This is an exploration of financial markets and institutions. The course will examine the role of depository institutions, insurance companies, investment banks and other financial intermediaries in the global economy. Topics include recent developments in financial markets and in the regulatory environment of these markets and institutions. Prerequisites: ECON 211 Principles of Macroeconomics, ECON 212 Principles of Microeconomics and FINC 260 Business Finance.

This course provides students a foundation for financial analysis using Microsoft Excel, and bridges the gap between financial theories and real-world application. It is designed to help students understand finance concepts/theories intuitively and deeply, and to prepare students with the Excel and modeling skills they need to succeed in their future careers. Topics that will be covered in this class include financial statement analysis and modeling, time value of money analysis, stock & bond valuations and modeling, making capital budgeting decisions, portfolio theory and investment modeling, and financial derivatives. Prerequisite: FINC 300 Intermediate Financial Management.

Supervised experiences in businesses, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies. Pass/No Pass.

Occasional special courses chosen to fit the interests and needs of students and faculty.

This seminar will focus on current issues and developments in the field of finance. Prerequisites: FINC 300 Intermediate Financial Management and senior standing.

Individualized study or supervised research in an area of special interest to the student which is outside the regular offerings of the major. Additional course fee (per credit) is required.