FINANCE, BANKING AND INSURANCE  (FIN)




FIN 5020. Applied Financial Analysis/(3).On
Demand. The purpose of this course is to instruct the
student in the use of electronic spreadsheets for
the purpose of financial analysis. Financial
models will be built and used for capital
budgeting, working capital management as well as
financial structure decisions. Prerequisites:
Admission to the MBA Program; MBA 5600.




FIN 5500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S.




FIN 5530-5549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.




FIN 5570. Risk Management/(3).F;S.
Study of risk recognition, risk control, and risk
financing techniques used to achieve basic
organizational goals such as profit maximization,
earnings stability, and growth. Case studies are
used to provide insight to the risk management
process. Prerequisite: FIN 3071. (Dual-listed with
FIN 4570.)




FIN 5580. Financial Planning/(3).S.
Covers the gathering of financial information
necessary to determine individuals' financial needs
and evaluating life insurance and other financial
instruments which will best meet these needs.
Prerequisite: FIN 3071. (Dual-listed with FIN
4580.)                  




FIN 5610. Commercial Bank Management/(3).F;S.
A study of the management decisions needed in
order to successfully operate a commercial bank as
a part of the financial services industry. The
competitive structure of the industry and problems
of banks and other financial institutions are
considered. Emphasis is given to asset/liability
management. Prerequisites: FIN 3690, and either
FIN 3790 or ECO 3070. (Dual-listed with FIN 4610.)                  




FIN 5620. Investment Management/(3).F;S.
The course examines traditional and modern
approaches to investment analysis and portfolio
management. Topics covered include stock selection
and evaluation methods, portfolio theory, asset
allocation, market efficiency, and portfolio
management techniques. Detailed stock analysis
projects will be completed and presented. Students
will receive hands-on investment experience
through the management of the Elbert V. Bowden
Student Managed Investment Fund. Prerequisites:
FIN 3890 with a minimum grade of B-, and FIN 3690.
(Dual-listed with FIN 4620.)                  




FIN 5660. Financial Decision Making and Statement
Analysis/(3).F;S.
A corporate finance course that focuses on applied
financial analysis and financial decision making. 
Emphasis is placed on financial statement analysis
and forecasting. Course coverage also includes
analysis of risk and return and working capital
management. Computer applications are required. 
Students are required to make presentations to the
class. Prerequisites: FIN 3690 and 3890.
(Dual-listed with FIN 4660.)


     
FIN 5750. International Business Finance/(3).F;S.
A study of international markets and the financial
operations that take place in those markets. The 
financial aspects and operations of multinational
corporations are highlighted. Key topics covered
include exchange rate behavior and risk
management, financing of international trade and
operations, and international capital budgeting. 
Prerequisite: FIN 3680. (Dual-listed with FIN
4750.)




FIN 5989. Graduate Research/(1-9).On Demand.
This course is designed to provide access to
University facilities for continuing graduate
research at the master's and specialist's levels. 
It is graded on an S/U basis and does not count
toward a degree.