FIN

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

4 General Credits This course teaches students to negotiate the retail financial landscape, emphasizing issues that have a large impact on their future financial well-being. It assumes no financial knowledge other than first-year finance. The course covers topics such as understanding and appreciating the time value of money, the financial planning process, financing the purchase of a house and other consumer loans, saving for retirement and other goals, selecting a financial advisor, taxes, estate plannin behavioral finance and common investment scams. Specific investment products studied include mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, municipal bonds, alternative investments (including hedge funds, private equity funds, and commodities), annuities, and insurance products. Consideration will be given to the problem of an entrepreneur or start-up employee who has a substantial fraction of personal wealth invested in a single business venture, including evaluating stock-and option-based compensation plans. Over the duration of the course, students will work to develop a personal financial plan. Credits 4 Babson College Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

Subject

FIN

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

SME2021

4 Advanced Management Credits The financial services industry is changing rapidly with the emergence of financial technology (FinTech). This course is designed to introduce key financial technology and its applications in financial services. Students will develop a broad and solid understanding of the recent innovations in FinTech, and their benefits and limitations. Students will also have hands-on problem- solving experiences that are useful in the FinTech g, venture. Ultimately, this course aims to help students identify entrepreneurial opportunities in FinTech and equip them with relevant knowledge and skills. The course will use a mixture of lectures, hands-on programming, case studies, guest speakers, and group projects. This course emphasizes and builds on Entrepreneurial Thought & Action, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the context of the financial services industry. Learning objectives for this course: • Understand key financial technology, including artificial intelligence (AI) & machine learning (ML) & natural language processing (NPL), blockchain & cryptocurrency, smart contract & ethereum. Develop relevant programing skills. • Explore recent innovations in the financial services industry, including payment, credit, capital markets, insurance, SMB, and real estate. • Assess the value creation of FinTech. Analyze the limitations and challenges of FinTech (e.g., inclusion, regulation) • Identify entrepreneurial opportunities in the FinTech space. Propose a FinTech startup idea and develop a business plan. Evaluation of undergraduate program learning goals: • Collaboration: Students will work in teams to prepare for the final project report and presentation. • Communication: The course will be highly interactive. Students need to actively participate in case studies and guest lectures. The final project will require students to pitch a startup idea both through a written report and a presentation. The quality of the written project and oral presentation will be used as a key evaluation criterion. • Problem-Solving: Students will develop problem- solving skills through hands-on programming and assignments, case studies, and final projects. Students will be able to apply knowledge and skills learned from this course to identify real opportunities and challenges in the FinTech industry, propose new startup ideas, and develop business plans. Credits 4 199

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

SME2021 or FIN 2000

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

4 General Elective Credits This course is designed to introduce students to the residential real estate housing market in the U.S. and equip them with the knowledge to efficiently and effectively navigate that marketplace. Through a practical application of the course topics and examination of current industry examples, we will explore the process of buying, selling, financing and leasing residential real estate, with a focus on single- family homes, condominiums, townhomes, duplexes, triplexes and multi-family apartments of four units or less. We will examine the major issues and considerations that impact the valuation, financing, acquisition, disposition, and leasing of residential real estate. Credits 4

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

FME1001

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

4 General Elective Credits This course is designed for students interested in investment banking, fixed-income valuation or equity analysis. Students develop tools and techniques for the valuation of different securities. Topics covered include: bond pricing, bond duration, the term-structure of interest rates, financial statement analysis, equity valuation models, and firm valuation. A major focus of this class is the valuation of specific firms and securities using finance theory and applications. Recommended: ACC3502 Credits 4 Babson College Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

SME2021 or FIN2000

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

4 General Elective Credits This course is designed for students interested in learning to evaluate real estate investment opportunities. The focus is on commercial property, not single-family homes, and on U.S. real estate. Using readings and case studies, students examine real estate as an asset class and explore its similarities and differences from other investment types. The foundation for this course involves understanding the industry terminology, legal rights and restrictions, and basic techniques for financial projections and analysis. Expanding from this base, students explore the use of debt and the implications of taxes on real estate investment returns. Credits 4 201

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

FIN 2000

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

4 General Credits This course reviews the process by which value is created through real property improvement and modification. The course examines that real estate development process, exposing students to the critical steps and key decisions required to create, secure approvals, construct, lease, finance, and manage property improvements. Through case studies, related readings, and a final team project, students examine the perceived risks and potential returns of real estate development. Credits 4 Babson College Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

FIN3555

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

4 Advanced Management Credits Risk management has risen to a new pre-eminence with firms being exposed to an ever increasing range of risks. The reasons for this rise, and the techniques and instruments used by risk managers, are the subjects of this course. The course will first cover the concept of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and then analyze the key financial tools used in risk management, such as futures and options. Students will then use their knowledge to manage risk optimally and alter the risk/ return characteristics of corporations. The course will apply these tools to risk management cases to cover a whole set of different sectors (airlines, automobiles, IT, etc.). The course will also go into some of the most pressing risks of our time, namely: climate change; diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I); and cybersecurity, as well as risks related to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and executive compensation. Credits 4

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

SME2021

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

& Decision Tools

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

4 General Elective Credits The Babson College Fund is a two-semester course, where selected students manage a portion of the Babson College endowment. The Babson College Fund Office selects undergraduate and graduate students to be analysts and portfolio managers. By learning the basics of security analysis and portfolio management, it is hoped that students will be prepared to take jobs in the Investment Management and Investment Banking industries post-graduation. The Program Director and Executives in Residence are committed to helping this pursuit as much as possible. The course also requires that students refine their networking skills and develop a proficiency in the analytical tools available through the Cutler Center to maximize their employment prospects.

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

FIN3520 and Program Director (Patrick

4 General Elective Credits The Babson College Fund is a two-semester course, where selected students manage a portion of the Babson College endowment. The Babson College Fund Office selects undergraduate and graduate students to be analysts and portfolio managers. By learning the basics of security analysis and portfolio management, it is hoped that students will be prepared to take jobs in the Investment Management and Investment Banking industries post-graduation. The Program Director and Executives in Residence are committed to helping this pursuit as much as possible. The course also requires that students refine their networking skills and develop a proficiency in the analytical tools available through the Cutler Center to maximize their employment prospects.

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

FIN 3520 and Program Director (Patrick

4 General Credits This course is designed for students interested in investment or portfolio management. Students explore the simultaneous management of multiple securities, using statistical and other mathematical tools. Topics covered include: risk and return, allocation of risky assets, setting portfolio objectives and strategy, portfol optimization, risk crafting, and portfolio performance evaluation. Through case studies, investment tools, projects, and readings, students will explore investment and portfolio theory and practice. Credits 4 Babson College Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

SME2021 or FIN2000

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

4 General Elective Credits With the quickening rate of technological, demographic, institutional, and political change and globalization, managers, consultants, and investment bankers face increasingly turbulent and complex business environments. This course investigates the use of io financial instruments and strategies to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage and create value. The course explores the relationships among corporate strategy, corporate finance, and financial innovation, and should be of interest to managers who aspire to use financial strategy and tools to support their strategic choices and to those who will be advising corporations on how to achieve their financial goals. Recommended: ACC3502 Credits 4 204

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

SME2021

4 Advanced Management Credits This course provides an overview of alternative investments along with several non-traditional investment strategies. It is intended not only for finance and investment professionals, but also for those with an entrepreneurial and disruptor spirit. The course begins with a brief review of traditional investments of publicly traded stocks and bonds along with their limitations and imperfections. Students will then consider alternative investment vehicles such as private equity, venture capital, commodities, income producing real properties, licensing and royalty rights, cryptocurrencies, and social impact investing. We will also consider the move toward ESG investments (environment, social and governance) and their emphasized role in the alternative sphere. Students will analyze case studies involving The Endowment Model for Investing, Fund of Funds, Peer-to- Peer Lending, and Social Impact Investing, culminating in a team-based capstone project. The course materials will challenge students to recognize investment anomalies that the marketplace has not recognized. The course will also provide an overview of the material for the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Program (CAIA) professional certification. Students will develop a robust knowledge base for careers in portfolio management, investment product development, compliance, consulting, and risk management. Credits 4

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

SME2021 or FIN2000

4 General Credits This course is an introduction to options, futures, and other derivative securities. We examine the nature of the instruments, the theory of how they are priced, and strategies in which they are used. Cases address applications in both investment management and corporate finance, covering such topics as risk management, financial engineering, speculation, and arbitrage. Recommended: ACC3502 Credits 4 Babson College Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

Subject

FIN

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

SME2021 or FIN2000

4 General Elective Credits The central theme of this course is how to manage the finances of a multinational firm. It devotes attention to managing the short-term finances of a multinational, including topics like centralizing cash management, netting, and transfer pricing. It then deals with long- term financial management of the multinational. That section includes capital budgeting in the multinational context, capital structure decisions, and also studies how a multinational can sometimes have a lower cost of capital than a single-country firm of the same size. The third major theme is how the multinational can optimize its relationship with the capital markets, including the national stock markets where its subsidiaries operate. This section includes a discussion of the opportunities created for multinational companies by international portfolio investment. If time permits, there will be a section on how to operate in countries with inconvertible or hyperinflationary currencies. The course deals with the international financial environment, meaning topics such as exchange rates, balance of payments, and cross- border capital flows, only to the extent necessary to put the financial decisions for firms operating in more than one currency into proper context. Credits 4 205

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

SME2021

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Subject

FIN

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Credits 0

Subject

FIN

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Credits 0

Subject

FIN

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Credits 0

Subject

FIN

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Credits 0 Babson College Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

Subject

FIN

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Subject

FIN

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

This course trains students how to use different data sets for research, how to develop appropriate financial memos and reports for various audiences, and provides some introduction to different aspects of the finance profession. At least four different datasets such as (but not limited to) CRSP, Compustat, Bloomberg, and Capital IQ will be introduced. Students will learn how to access and download data, analyze the data, create reports, and provide written and oral reports to different financial and non-financial audiences. In addition, students will be made aware of professional practices and standards in different financial professions to prepare students for rapid entry into the workplace. For More Information:https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=eIX4FKDDkbI&feature=youtu.be Credits 3

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

This course introduces the managerial finance skills required of effective business managers operating in all functional areas of an organization as they seek to create shareholder value. Covers basic corporate finance topics including financial analysis, construction of pro forma financial statements and forecasting cash flows, the relationship between risk and return, the cost of capital, discounting future cash flows, assessing the viability of projects and capital budgeting, financing and capital structure issues, and the valuation of stock, bonds, firms and other entities. Credits 2 Babson College Graduate Catalog 2026-2027

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

3 Elective Credits This course provides a survey of modern capital markets and a framework for understanding their continuing transformation. The course is suitable either for a person looking to make a career in finance or a generalist looking to broaden their knowledge of financial markets. The course begins by studying the fixed income markets, concentrating on Treasury bonds and the determinants of the yield curve. The course also considers certain derivatives, such as options and interest rate swaps. Mortgage markets are studied by analyzing structured mortgage products as well as the role financial intermediaries play in mortgage finance. The course proceeds to consider the causes and the effects of the credit crisis on various markets and intermediaries, including investment and commercial banks, and the shadow banking system. The course then turns to the equity markets. In this section, we first consider corporate control contests, including a takeover of a U.S. firm by foreign bidder. We analyze the market for money management products, including mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and robo-advisers. The course concludes by considering traditional vs. new mechanisms for the trading of stocks, including electronic markets and high frequency trading. Credits 3

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

FIN7200, FIN7800 or MSF Program

3 Elective Credits This course will address both theoretical and practical issues that arise in equity analysis and portfolio management. Students will develop a framework for equity investing that includes idea generation, security analysis, valuation techniques (e.g. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and relative value analysis (COMPCO)), equity portfolio construction, and performance measurement. Equity valuation and equity portfolio management are as much art as science so the course will focus on the challenges equity professionals face in the pursuit of alpha. Credits 3 156

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

FIN7200, FIN7800 or MSF program

(Formerly Managing Financial and Corporate Risk) 3 Elective Credits Risk management has risen to a new pre-eminence with firms being exposed to an ever-increasing range of risks. The reasons for this rise, and the techniques and instruments used by risk managers, are the subjects of this course. The course will first cover the concept of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and then analyze the key financial tools used in risk management, such as futures and options. Students will then use their knowledge to manage risk optimally and alter the risk/ return characteristics of corporations. The course will apply these tools to risk management cases to cover a whole set of different sectors (airlines, automobiles, IT, etc.). The course will also go into some of the most pressing risks of our time, namely: climate change; diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I); and cybersecurity, as well as risks related to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and executive compensation. Credits 3

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

FIN7200 or FIN7800

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

(Formerly Finance in a World of Changing Values) 3 Elective Credits This course extends the rigor of traditional financial theory to the concept of sustainability. There is broad and growing interest in socially conscious, mission, green and/or triple-bottom line investing. The course will concentrate on practical applications through case analysis and supporting theory will be presented through lectures and course notes. The United Nation’s Principles of Responsible Investment as well as mainstream certifications, such as the CFA Institute’s certificate in ESG and the GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk certificate, will serve as a backdrop for the course. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their understanding of sustainable finance and to apply financial principles for decision-making through discussion, case analysis, and student presentations. In addition, students will be challenged to find their own place in the inevitable future of the field of sustainable finance, whether as an informed observer or as an active participant. Credits 3 Babson College Graduate Catalog 2026-2027

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

FIN7200 or FIN7800

3 Elective Credits Managing Portfolios is designed for students interested in investment management, portfolio management, and/or risk management. The course will augment and extend students' basic finance skills, tools and concepts learned in core finance courses and in other courses in the Investments concentration curriculum. In the context of a variety of individual and institutional investor types, from high net worth individuals to endowments, students will explore the simultaneous management of positions in multiple securities using heuristic, statistical and other mathematical tools. Topics covered include client assessment, investment objective setting, investment strategy formulation, security selection, allocation of risky assets, optimal portfolio selection, and the use of derivatives to meet investment objectives. Through projects and readings, students will explore these topics in portfolio theory and practice. Tools and theories used widely by portfolio management professionals are fundamental to this course. In addition to the traditional course work, the students will study and prepare investment proposals, periodic client communications and conduct portfolio performance evaluations. Credits 3 158

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

FIN7200 or FIN7800

3 Elective Credits This course teaches students to negotiate the retail financial landscape, emphasizing issues that have a large impact on their future financial well-being. It assumes no finance knowledge other than first-year finance. The course covers topics such as selecting a financial adviser, financing the purchase of a house, college saving, retirement saving, behavioral finance, trusts, and investment frauds and scams. Specific investment products studied include mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, municipal bonds, emerging markets, alternative investments (including hedge funds, private equity funds, and commodities), annuities, and insurance products. Consideration will be given to the problem of an entrepreneur or start-up employee who has a substantial fraction of personal wealth invested in a single business venture, including evaluating stock- and option-based compensation plans. Over the duration of the course, students may work to develop a personal financial plan for themselves, or if they prefer, for a fictional person with a defined set of financial traits. take FIN7200 or FIN7800 first Credits 3

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

None but it is recommended that students

3 Elective Credits FIN7525 is meant for entrepreneurs and small business owners that want a detailed understanding of the financial implications of strategic decisions as they start and grow their ventures. The focus is on forecasting integrated financial statements, valuation, and deal structure. The course covers equity investment (angels and VCs) from both the entrepreneur’s and investor’s perspectives, including pre- and post-money value, capitalization tables, dilution, and liquidation preferences. The impact of debt financing on financial statements and returns is also covered. Valuation methods include discounted cash flow, multiples, and the VC method. Risk management techniques incorporating staging, milestones, real options, and simulation are used to better assess uncertainty and then structure transactions to mitigate risk. Credits 3 Babson College Graduate Catalog 2026-2027

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

FIN7200 OR FIN7800

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

121

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Please note: some sections of these courses are available for MSF students only, MBA elective sections will show as "open" in the Workday Course Listing.

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

This course examines the pricing and use of derivatives in depth. It will cover the mathematical underpinnings of forwards, futures, options, swaps and more exotic derivatives, as well as the practical uses of these derivatives to hedge and manage risk. This course will cover the Black-Scholes option pricing formula, binomial trees and risk-neutral pricing. Applications include financial hedging of foreign exchange risk, commodity risk, and interest rate risk; as well as portfolio immunization techniques. Credits 3 Babson College Graduate Catalog 2026-2027

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

FIN7200 or FIN7800

(Formerly Real Estate Investment Fundamentals) 3 Elective Credits This course provides in depth coverage of real estate investing and investment decision making for income producing properties. Topics include valuation, financing, capital markets, development and operations of income-producing real property and issues surrounding the ownership, financing and regulation of real estate. Through readings, lectures and case studies, we will explore how investors identify projects, determine value, design marketing strategies, and obtain financing in the debt and equity markets. This course will include an introduction to the value creation process of real estate development. The course will cover how investors evaluate and finance development projects. Topics include the unique debt and equity financing considerations for both income producing rental properties and for sale condominium projects. The course will also cover Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT’s) as an investment vehicle. The course will use lecture materials, case studies and an example property to illustrate key real estate investment concepts for both investing in existing properties and for developing properties. Credits 3 160

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

FIN7200 or FIN7800

3 Elective Credits This course will examine the fundamentals of commercial real estate transactions from a legal and managerial perspective. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the major laws and regulations which impact business strategy, allocation of risk, and ultimately deal structures in real estate transactions. Through course readings, assignments, and analysis of industry examples, students will learn how the business strategy components of a term sheet are integrated into the provisions of a transaction's legal documentation. Course topics will include the following: acquisition and disposition, real estate finance, management, development, leasing, tax considerations, distressed property, including loan workouts and commercial foreclosures, and recent legal developments. The course is designed to introduce students to commercial real estate and appeal to real estate entrepreneurs and students interested in careers in the real estate industry Credits 3

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

None

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

1.5

Credits (max)

1.5

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

semester, students must apply. Finance Electives Grouped by

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

1.5

Credits (max)

1.5

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Independent research is available for all academic divisions. Registration is manual for students through Graduate Programs and Office of Graduate Academic Services. Independent Research provides an opportunity to conduct in-depth research in areas of a student’s own specific interest. Students may undertake Independent Research for academic credit with the approval of a student-selected faculty advisor, the appropriate division chair, and Graduate Academic Services. Please note that a student is responsible for recruiting a faculty advisor through the student’s own initiative and obtain the advisor’s prior consent/commitment before applying for an independent research project. The research project normally carries 1.5 or 3 credits. For more information and a proposal outline please visit: http://www.babson.edu/Academics/graduate/mba/Pages/ independent-research.aspx Credits 3

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

1.5

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

(Core MBA) If you have taken and passed FIN7200, you cannot register for FIN7800, as these two courses are equivalent This course provides an introduction to the principles and practices of financial decision making. It introduces the foundation concepts of the time value of money, the valuation of securities, and forecasting. These concepts are used to show how managers can analyze the risk and return of capital investment proposals and identify those projects that are expected to create shareholder value. The concepts also are used to estimate the value of an enterprise for purposes of initial public offering (IPO) and corporate acquisitions. Financial modeling will be at the heart of the course using Excel. Students are strongly encouraged to complete ACC7800 prior to taking this course. Credits 2 Babson College Graduate Catalog 2026-2027

Subject

FIN

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

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catalogs.babson.edu

Subject

FIN

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu