FINANCE (FINN)
FINN 3000. Topics in Finance. (3) Prerequisite: junior standing. Topics from the area of
Finance. The course may be repeated for credit. (On demand)
FINN 3120. Financial Management. (3) Prerequisites: MATH 1120, STAT 1220; ACCT 2121, 2122, ECON
1201, 1202; INFO 2130; Business major, Junior standing. Principles and problems
of financial aspects of managing capital structure, least‑cost asset
management, planning and control. Computer application will be included where
appropriate. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
(Evenings)
FINN 3220. Financial Analysis. (3) Prerequisite: FINN 3120. Emphasis is on interpretation of
financial statements and other data for internal management purposes and external
commercial credit decisions. Practical application is stressed through use of
business cases and the analysis of a NYSE firm selected by the students. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
(Evenings)
FINN 3221. Financial Institutions and Markets. (3) Prerequisite: FINN 3120. A study of financial institutions
and money and capital markets which considers their roles in the intermediation
process. Special emphasis is focused on the comparative financial policies of
financial institutions considered in the context of their market environments.
(Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings) (On demand)
FINN 3222. Investments. (3) Prerequisite: FINN 3120. Major topics are security
analysis and portfolio management. The viewpoint is that of the investment
professional concerned with evaluation of individual securities and management
of security portfolios. (Fall, Spring,
Summer) (Evenings) (On demand)
FINN 3223. International Financial Management. (3) Prerequisite: FINN 3120. Viewpoints are those of the
senior financial officer of a corporation involved in international business
and of the international officer of a commercial bank. Topics include the
financing of exports and imports, financing of foreign operations, problems of
foreign exchange rates and the impact of accounting procedures on financial
management. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
(Evenings) (On demand)
FINN 3224. Applied
Business Finance. (3) Prerequisite: FINN
3120. Case studies of the theories and
techniques of financial management as they relate to the goal of the financial
manager; the maximization of the value of the firm. Topics include financial
planning, valuation, financial instruments, financial structure, and capital
budgeting. (On demand)
FINN 3225. Commercial Bank Management. (3) Prerequisite: FINN 3120. A study of sound and efficient
techniques for the management of commercial banks. Topics include industry
structure, administrative organization, and management of assets, liabilities
and capital. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
(Evenings) (On demand)
FINN 3226. Financial Theory and Practice. (3) Prerequisite: FINN 3120. Modern financial theory and it's
application, including risk theory, market equilibrium asset pricing models,
efficient market theory, capital structure theory and applications (including
issues surrounding financial distress and bankruptcy), dividend policy, agency
problems, informational asymmetry, advanced topics in capital budgeting, and
leasing. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings) (On demand)
FINN 3261. Real
Estate Finance (3) Prerequisite: FINN
3120. This course covers the
fundamentals of real estate finance and investment and includes the topics of:
real estate capital markets, mortgage markets, mortgage securitization, real
estate contracts and leases, investment analysis, valuation and appraisal,
return and risk considerations, and the effects of debt financing, taxation and
government regulations on real estate investment. (Yearly)
FINN 3271.
Principles of Risk Management and Insurance. (3) A study of the different types of nonspeculative risks
faced by individuals and businesses and the possible alternative methods of
treating such risks. An examination of
the specific application of these methods with regard to life, health, property,
casualty and liability contracts. (Fall,
Spring, Summer) (Evenings) (On demand)
FINN 3272. Life Insurance and Professional Financial
Planning (3) (W) This course explains the
uses of life insurance, annuities, health insurance and Social Security in the
financial planning context. It explains
the integration of social security benefits, employer-provided benefits, and
individually purchased life insurance and investments into comprehensive
financial plans. Students successfully completing this course should understand
the need for the main techniques of financial planning in contemporary U.S.
society. (Fall)
FINN 3273. Property
and Casualty. (3) Involves an analysis of
the needs of business and individuals for property and casualty insurance and
the nature of available coverage. An examination of property and casualty
insurance products is included, emphasizing the study of case law, the use of
contracts and contract language underwriting procedures, actuarial science,
reinsurance, accounting, non-insurance risk transfer, and claims handling. (On demand)
FINN 3275. Advanced Risk Management. (3) Prerequisites: FINN 3271 and FINN 3273 (or consent of
Department Chair). Provides an in depth
analysis of techniques that firms can use to handle non-speculative pure
risks. Risk handling devices and how
they are applied to business problems are discussed. Some of the techniques
examined include self-insurance, captives, financial instruments and
retention. Included is an analysis of
loss data and how it can be utilized to select a risk handling technique. (On demand)
FINN 3276. Employee
Benefits. (3). Provides an analysis of group plans (e.g.
medical, life, disability and retirement), stock options, profit sharing plans
and statutory benefits (e.g.: workers’ compensation and social security). Includes a review of legislation affecting
these plans. Non-traditional plans (e.g.
child care, flex time and wellness programs) are also examined. (Spring)
FINN 3277. Legal
Aspects of Insurance. (3) Prerequisites:
FINN 3271. Provides an in-depth
analysis of the impact that statutes, regulations and litigation have on risk
management and insurance. Will examine
the impact the courts have had on claims handling. (On demand)
FINN 3500. Cooperative Education Experience. (0) Enrollment in this course is for the University
cooperative education students during each semester they are working in a co‑op
position. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
FINN 3800. Directed Study. (1-3) Prerequisites: Consent of the Department and Junior
standing. Enrollment granted only by permission of the faculty with whom the
work will be performed. The student's work assignments will be designed by the
student and faculty member who will oversee the project of study. The credit
hours will be determined prior to enrollment and will be based on the
particular project undertaken. (On
demand)
FINN 4158. Student Managed Investment Fund I. (3G) Prerequisites: FINN 3120 and FINN 3222. Management of an
actual portfolio consisting of a portion of the University’s Endowment Fund.
Admission is by permission of instructor. Students selected for the course are
required to take FINN 4159. (Fall)
FINN 4159. Student Managed Investment Fund II. (3G) Prerequisites: FINN 3120 and FINN 3222. Management of an
actual portfolio consisting of a portion of the University’s Endowment Fund.
Admission is by permission of instructor. Student cannot enroll in this course without successfully completing FINN
4158. (Spring)