15 courses with the subject FIN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
An introduction to the financial issues and decisions that impact the lives of average people every day. The course covers money management, consumer credit, automobile and home purchases, insurance needs, and retirement planning. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
General principles of business finance focusing on markets, analysis, interest rates, the time value of money, the valuation of securities and capital allocation within the firm. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
Analysis of long-term corporate financial decisions, including capital budgeting, cost of capital, leverage, dividend policy, debt and equity financing, working capital management, business combinations, and international finance. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and analytical methods used for making residential and commercial real estate finance and investment decisions. Students will gain a fundamental, real-world understanding of returns on capital with a focus on expected growth along with market and project-specific risks. Students will develop hands-on experience building financial Pro Forma Statements using a multi-year discounted cash flow analysis which will include tax implications, depreciation, capital gains and losses. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
This course is offered on an occasional basis and addresses topics and themes of special interest not covered in the standard course offerings in finance. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
A study of investment principles and techniques including the investment environment, evaluation of securities, current practices in the securities/investments industry, and the formulation of investment objectives. 3 Hours, 1 Semester Return to Table of Contents Nichols College 2026-2027 Catalog 137
This course introduces portfolio management, emphasizing both theoretical foundations and best-practice investment techniques. Students will develop a thorough understanding of portfolio concepts and acquire practical tools to support sound investment decisions. The course focuses on the principles of managing financial asset portfolios within a risk-return framework. (Previously FIN 394 Portfolio
An introduction to the financial issues that impact the lives of average people every day. The course covers money management, the rudiments of investing, personal tax, the fundamentals of life, health and property insurance, the tradeoffs between risk and return in investing, home ownership and mortgages, the pitfalls of consumer debt, retirement planning, and estate planning. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
This course introduces basic concepts of futures, swaps and options that are frequently used by institutional investors and experienced individual investors for investment and speculation. Students will learn how these products work, how they are used, how they are priced, and how financial institutions hedge their risks then they trade the products. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
This course will provide students the knowledge to build a DCF model to aid them in evaluating potential investment opportunities. Students will be in charge of rebalancing the existing portfolio, assessing risk, and ensuring that the portfolio is in compliance with the IPS. Students will engage in real world and hands-on experience in security analysis and portfolio construction and management through the management of the Nichols College Student Managed Investment Fund. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
EXCLUSION: Students cannot pursue a double concentration in Finance and Corporate Finance & Investments.
A capstone course which expands upon corporate finance and investment concepts. Includes exposure to advanced financial theory. The case method of instruction challenges student teams to understand, evaluate, and solve real world business problems. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
See “Experiential Learning” in the Other Academic Programs section for course descriptions and governing policies.
Source: Nichols College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
