BFIN - Finance

Introduction to the principles of personal financial planning including strategies for saving, investing, insurance, credit management, and home ownership and their corresponding interrelationship in providing comprehensive personal financial planning.

An introduction to the principles of financial management including the role of the financial manager, cash flow, capital budgeting, planning for profits, financing, and financial decision-making. Prerequisite: BACC 2310.

A study of the development and economic role of commercial banks and financial institutions, the role of monetary theory, the Federal Reserve System and monetary policy, and the instruments and functions of international finance. Prerequisite: BECO 2310.

Principles of real estate, finance, brokerage, regional economics, building and construction, marketing, appraising, and real estate law. Prerequisite: BFIN 3311.

Methods to identify and control the risks facing individuals and businesses are examined. The topics covered include risk analysis, loss prevention, self-insurance, and various other insurance and financial alternatives to reduce the organization's risk of loss. This course reviews the financial risks that individuals and businesses face and how they can manage these risks, including the utilization of insurance solutions. Prerequisite: BFIN 3311

An advanced study of financial management which includes the topics of risk and return, bond valuation, stock valuation, financial options, analysis of financial statements, corporate valuation and capital budgeting.  Prerequisite: BFIN 3311.

In-depth study of cash management, credit management, inventory management, leasing, hybrid financing, capital structure decisions, dividend policy, short-term financing, and investment banking and related subjects. Prerequisite: BFIN 3311. 

A course emphasizing the commitment of funds to various security forms such as common stocks, bonds, warrants, convertible bonds, liquid assets, and other securities. The course exposes students to the concepts of risk and return, the differences between equity and fixed income investments, the mathematics of investing, the evaluation of investment theories and strategies, and the regulation of the investment industry. The course explores the difference between fundamental and technical analysis introducing modern portfolio theory (asset allocation, diversification, market timing, and security selection). Prerequisites: BECO 2310 and BFIN 3311.

A study of the keys to effective analysis of financial statements and the tools needed to make relevant decisions. The student will learn how investors, creditors, consultants, managers, auditors, directors, regulators, etc. use financial statements to make business decisions. Focus of the course is to demonstrate the relevance of such analysis with applications to real world companies. Prerequisite: "C" or better in BACC 3322 or BFIN 3333. (Same as BACC 4341).

The development and application of modern portfolio theories in the selection of financial assets will be examined.  Topics include setting investment goals, diversification and risk reduction, capital market theory, performance measurement, portfolio management techniques, and portfolio selection models. Students will develop a suitable investment portfolio established to meet a client's goals and objectives and prepare an appropriate plan of implementation based on this information. Prerequisite: BFIN 4331.

 

An advanced course in finance exploring the international flow of funds, exchange rate determination, the use of currency derivatives to hedge exchange rate risk, international arbitrage and interest rate parity, how to forecast exchange rates, measuring and managing exposure to exchange rates, and international financial institutions. Prerequisite: BFIN 3311.

This course permits students to enhance their knowledge within their major field of specialization through application of concepts, principles, and techniques learned in the classroom. It consists of supervised paid or unpaid activity as a professional-level intern for an employer with an approved internship program. Application must be approved prior to registration. Prerequisite: Senior standing, 3.0 GPA in major and overall, and consent of the Associate Dean.