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FIN 2860.
Personal Finance.
(3) On demand.
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A study of the key concepts, tools, and techniques of
personal financial management. Focus
is placed on the financial statements of the individual. The balance sheet model includes a
discussion of personal assets – both financial and non-financial, personal
liabilities including all types of loans, and personal net worth. The implications of the
current financial environment (i.e., changing tax laws, savings instruments,
interest rates, etc.) is also considered from the standpoint of the
individual.
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FIN 3010. Survey of Finance/(3).F;S.
This course is not open to business majors for credit.
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An introduction to the field of finance in the private
sector. The student is introduced to
financial management in the business firm to the principles of investment and
valuation, and to financial markets and prices.
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FIN 3071.
Principles of Risk Management and Insurance/(3).F;S.
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An introductory study of the risk management process and
the importance of insurance as a method of handling risk. This course is designed to generate an
awareness of the nature of risk, its effects on individual and business
decisions, and the methods available for treating risk. Course content includes property insurance,
auto insurance, life and health insurance, workers compensation and employee
benefits. Relationships between risk
management and other functional areas of business are also considered. Prerequisite: admission to the
College of Business
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FIN 3072. Personal
Property, Liability, Life and Health Insurance/ (3).F,S.
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Provides a comprehensive examination of the personal risk
management and financial planning uses of personal property and liability
insurance, and life and health insurance.
Discussion includes homeowners policies and
other residential insurance coverages, small business needs for property and
liability insurance, life insurance, and health insurance. Also considered are
retirement planning, estate planning, and business continuation
planning. Prerequisite: FIN 3071 (WRITING)
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FIN 3073.
Commercial Property and Liability Insurance/(3).F;S.
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Provides a comprehensive examination of commercial
property and liability insurance including commercial property and commercial
liability risk management; the legal environment of property and liability
insurance; and property and liability insurance function, practices and
issues. Prerequisite: FIN 3071.
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FIN 3350.
International Business Transactions/(3).F;S.
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The mechanics of international trade involving private and
public law are the essentials for study.
Emphasis is on providing the exporter/importer with legal knowledge to
facilitate international trade and its related activities. Basic international agreements for trade
will be examined, including GATT and its implications for U.S. importers under American
law. Legal problems of multinational
corporations, technology transfer, and business ethics are also studied. Prerequisite: LAW 2150 or permission of the
instructor.
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FIN 3520.
Instructional Assistance/(1).F;S.
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A supervised experience in the instructional process on
the university level through direct participation in the classroom
situation. Grading 3will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Prerequisite: junior or senior
standing. May be repeated for a total
credit of three semester hours.
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FIN 3680.
Introduction to Finance/(3). F;S.
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An introduction to the field of finance in the private
sector. The student is introduced to
financial management in the business firm to the principles of investment and
valuation, and to financial markets and prices. Prerequisite:
ACC 1100 and admission to the College of Business.
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FIN 3690. Financial
Management/(3).F;S.
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Study of financial functions of a business enterprise
conducted from the standpoint of the financial manager. Emphasis on analysis, planning, and financing
control; working capital management, capital budgeting, long-term financing;
financial structure and valuation, and required return. Prerequisite: FIN 3680.
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FIN 3780. Estate
Planning/(3). On Demand.
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This course covers the basic concepts and constraints of
estate and gift tax planning as the primary method of orderly and intentional
wealth transfer. Students will be
exposed to the major strategies employed by practitioners developing estate
plans. Topics covered include wills,
trusts, estates, risk management, insurance, retirement planning, and
taxation. Prerequisites: FIN 3680 and
FIN 3071.
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FIN 3790. Banking
and Financial Markets/(3).F;S.
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A study of the theory and practice of the flow of funds
from savers to borrowers through the financial markets. It includes the study of banks and other
financial institutions through which funds flow, and of the financial
instruments such as stocks, bonds, T-bills, etc. used in the transfer of funds
from savers to borrowers. The focus is on the supply and demand for
short-term and long-term funds in the financial markets, the resulting
yields, and the overall effects of financial market conditions on the
functioning of the economy. Prerequisite:
FIN 3680. (WRITING)
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FIN 3850. Real
Estate Principles and Practices/(3). F;S
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A comprehensive introduction to real estate, with emphasis
on finance, investment, law, appraisal, brokerage, and property management
applications.
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FIN 3880. Retirement and Employee Benefit Planning /(3). On Demand.
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This course covers the concepts involved in developing
retirement and employee benefit plans from both the employer and employee
perspectives. Participants will study
the legislation that impacts plan design and the tax advantages and
disadvantages of various qualified and non-qualified plans including IRAs and
pension and profit sharing plans.
Federal Social Security, Medicare, and business applications will also
be addressed. Prerequisite: FIN 3071. Corequisite:
FIN 3890.
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FIN 3890. Survey of
Investments/(3).F;S
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A survey of investment instruments and investment
goals. The course provides an overview
of basic techniques used to analyze, evaluate, and manage investments. Investment instruments examined include
money market instruments, common stocks, bonds, options, futures, and
investment companies. Prerequisite:
FIN 3680. (SPEAKING)
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FIN 3900.
Internship/(6-9).F;S.
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A full-time work experience in business. Nine semester hours of credit are granted
for a normal 15-week internship. Six
semester hours are granted for a 10-week internship which is generally during
the summer only. Prerequisite:
Admission to the College
of Business and
permission of the department chairperson.
Graded on an S/U basis.
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FIN 4510. Senior
Honors Thesis/(3). On Demand.
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Independent study and research project directed by
departmental faculty advisor on a topic of mutual interest to both student
and advisor. The thesis should be
completed during the senior year as a final requirement for graduation with honors
in business and includes a formal presentation to the college faculty.
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FIN 4570. Risk Management/(3).F;S
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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. (SPEAKING) [Dual-listed with FIN 5570.]
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FIN 4580. Financial
Planning/(3). F;S.
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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 3780 and FIN 3880.
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FIN 4610.
Commercial Bank Management/(3).F;S
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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 instutions are
considered. Emphasis is given to asset/liability
management. Prerequisites: FIN 3690
and FIN 3790 or ECO 3070. [Dual-listed with FIN 5610.]
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FIN 4620.
Investment Management I /(3).F;S.
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An introduction to security analysis and investment
management. Topics covered include
using investment information resources, evaluation of overall economic and
market conditions, and stock selection and evaluation methods. Particular emphasis is placed on the
practical application of stock valuation techniques and other security
analysis tools. Detailed stock
analysis projects are completed and presented. Students receive hands-on experience
through the management of the Elbert V. Bowden Student Managed Investment
Fund. Students taking this course MUST
also take FIN 4622 (Investment Management II) and will not receive a grade in
this course until FIN 4622 is completed.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Corequisites: FIN 3690
and FIN 3890.
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FIN 4622.
Investment Management II/ (3).F;S.
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A continuation of the study of security analysis and
investment management. More advanced
topics and techniques are covered, including portfolio theory, asset
allocation, market efficiency, and portfolio risk/return measurement and
evaluation. Additional stock analysis
projects are completed and presented.
An annual report for the Elbert V. Bowden Student Investment Fund must
be prepared and presented. Students
receive hands-on investment experience through the management of the Student
Managed Investment Fund. Prerequisite:
Permission of Instructor
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FIN 4660. Financial
Decision Making and Statement Analysis/ (3). F;S.
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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 FIN 3890.[Dual-listed
with FIN 5660.]
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FIN 4710. Issues in
Bank Management/(3). On Demand.
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This course focuses on the real world, day-to-day
operation of commercial banks and the rapidly changing legal, regulatory, and
competitive environment in the banking/financial services industry. Important topics covered include commercial
and consumer lending, trust functions and services, mergers and acquisitions,
funds management and investments, international banking activities, and
others. Students are required to do a
research project involving interviews with bankers, and focusing on a current
topic of interest to bankers.
Prerequisite: FIN 4610 and permission of the instructor.
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FIN 4750.
International Business Finance/(3).F;S.
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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. (MULTICULTURAL).
[Dual-listed with FIN 5750.]
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FIN 4910. Seminar:
Hospital and Health Law/(3). On Demand.
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This course is designed to provide students with a
background in health and hospital law principles. Particular emphasis is placed on the basis
of liability of public and private hospitals, other health care service
organizations, and health care personnel.
Other topics include contracts, torts, duties, and administrative
agency regulations unique to health care services organizations. (Same as HCM
4910.)
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LAW 2150. Legal
Environment of Business/(3).F;S.
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An introduction to the legal process in order to
demonstrate its effect on individuals and businesses. A philosophical and historical background
of jurisprudence and of the American legal system is supplied as well as a
larger in-depth study of the federal and state court systems. Emphasis is also placed on legislative,
administrative and common law, stressing specific topics affecting
businesses, such as contracts, business crimes and torts, government
regulations, environmental protection, and the ethical problems confronting
businesses in both the national and international trade settings.
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LAW 3910. Business
Law I/(3).F;S.
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A study of selected traditional areas of the law that
affect the commercial community.
Includes law of contracts, commercial paper, agency, personal property
and bailments. Common law concepts are
investigated as well as the impact of the Uniform Commercial Code on
commercial transactions. The course is
designed to give students an awareness of legal problems that may exist in a
commercial transaction, and to develop the analytical skills necessary to
recognize and seek assistance for such problems. (A special objective of this
course is to assist students in preparing for the CPA examination.)
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LAW 3930.
Hospitality Law/(3). On Demand.
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Laws applicable to ownership and operation of hotels,
restaurants and resorts. Consideration
of contracts, real property, ownership forms, torts, liabilities, duties and
administrative agency regulations.
Prerequisite: HOS 2000.
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LAW 3960. Insurance
Law/(3). On Demand.
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A study of the legal issues that affect licensing,
regulation, sales and claims in the insurance industry. Common law and statutory schemes are
investigated as well as the ethical responsibility of all involved
parties. This course is designed for
insurance majors that seek an in-depth understanding into the legal framework
of the insurance process.
Prerequisite: LAW 2150.
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LAW 4640. Business
Law for Accountants/(3).F.
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An in-depth study of legal rules, theories and regulations
that impact upon the accounting profession.
Common law and statutory sources will be utilized, with special
emphasis in the areas of business organizations, SEC, accountants’ legal
liability and ethics. Objectives of
this course include exposing the accounting student to legal issues that
confront the profession and assist the student in preparing for the CPA
examination. [Dual-listed with LAW
5640.]
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