FINC

This summer course is offered in support of the Summer

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

management to help students select electives that present 3 hours; 3 credits advanced topics in investments. (Not open to students who Understanding the goal and principles of financial management. have completed [Business 3330]). Time value of money, bond valuation and stock valuation. Capital budgeting methods. Introduction to financial statement analysis, risk and return, asset pricing and capital structure analysis.

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

[Business 3310] [70.2] or Finance 3310

trading strategies. Valuation of forwards and futures. (Not open 3 hours; 3 credits to students who have completed FINC 7241X). Focus on strategic corporate finance topics that progress and expand on materials taught in Finance 3310, Principles of Financial Management. Topics include capital structure, equity and debt financing, corporate restructuring, dividend policy,

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Finance 3330; and Mathematics 1231

studies, Q&A sessions with invited guests, team projects and presentations. Students are expected to work in teams and 3 hours; 3 credits demonstrate their initiative for experiential learning of financial Characteristics of asset classes, securities, related markets and management using the real-world data growing fast in the investment management companies. Principles of investment digital economy. analysis including risk-return trade-off, asset pricing models, and the efficient market hypothesis. Legal and ethical issues in performance of investment portfolios. Introduction to

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Any Math course numbered 1006 or higher investment management. Evaluation of the risk-adjusted

2200, and Business 3400 or Economics 3400. Option pricing theories including the no arbitrage principle, the Black-Scholes formula and the binomial model. Stochastic

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Accounting 2001, Economics 2100, Economics 3 hours; 3 credits

mergers and acquisitions, behavioral finance and international finance. (Not open to students who have completed [Business 3 hours; 3 credits 3311]). This course uses principles of finance and investments to help students understand modern financial markets and institutions. 3001: and Mathematics 1231. Accounting 3001 Prerequisite will pricing function, the interaction between financial markets and change from 3011 to 3001 effective from Fall 2023. institutions, macroeconomic conditions, and the process of financial innovation and regulation in these markets. This FINC 3320 Artificial Intelligence and Financial Analytics course guides students through various markets and helps for a Career in Finance them analyze the asset and liability structures, and operations

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

[Business 3310] or Finance 3310; Accounting Central themes are the structure of financial markets, their

3 hours; 3 credits Major financial decisions faced by managers of multinational corporations. Topics covered include: cross-border capital flows, international financial contagion, global financial regulations, foreign exchange markets, country risk analysis, international portfolio investment, and trade finance. Decisions regarding capital budgeting, trade finance, working capital, capital structure and risk management within the context of international markets for goods and capital. Unique risks encountered in global finance such as political risk, sovereign risk, foreign exchange rate risk, commodity risk, and economic risk; regulatory uncertainly. Case studies will be integrated into the class. (Not open to students who have completed [Business 3377]). Economics 3332 [70.8].

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

[Business 3310] [70.2] or Finance 3310 or

3 hours; 3 credits This class introduces students to the valuation and application of fixed income securities and their derivatives. The course topics include bond valuation, measuring price sensitivity, yield curve construction, and risk inherent to fixed income securities such as interest risk, credit risk, and illiquidity risk. Students w learn how to apply analytical tools used in valuation, term structure modeling, and risk management. (Not open to students who have completed FINC 7243X).

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Finance 3330 and Mathematics 1231

3 hours; 3 credits The course takes a hands-on approach in building financial models for the purpose of financial management and investment valuation. The major topics include portfolio theory, measurements of asset risk and return, asset pricing models and valuation. Students will create numerous financial models, including graphical representations, using software such as Excel with real world data. (Not open to students who have completed FINC 7211X).

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Finance 3311 and 3330

2 contact hours plus 3 hours of field work, 3 Credits This is a practicum course where students gain exposure to the real world practices of value investing, attend guest speaker lectures and work in groups to analyze stocks assigned by the instructor. Student analysis draws on knowledge gained from prerequisite classes along with guidance from the instructor. Students present their group projects and receive feedback.

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FINC 3310

3 hours; 3 credits Research, analysis and discussion of case histories in the financing of business, multinational, and not-for-profit enterprises, including study of debt and equity issues in Programs and Courses of Instruction mergers, consolidations, acquisitions, split-ups and expansions. Financing by venture capital, banks, and other financial institutions including underwriters and governmental agencies. Emphasis on alternatives facing financial mangers in decision making under conditions of certainty and uncertainty. Writing- intensive course. (Not open to students who have completed Economics 80.2 or [Business 4300W]).

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

English 1012; FINC 3311; and senior standing.

1 contact hour plus 6 hours of field work/survey/laboratory, 3

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

3 hours; 3 credits Topics vary from term to term. Course description may be obtained in the department office before registration. Students may take this course twice, but may not repeat topics. ill Prerequisite: Finance 3310 and permission of the department chair.

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

9 hours field work; 3 credits An off-campus internship supervised and approved by a faculty member and will require written assignments and a final report. department chair.

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Upper sophomore status and permission of the

9 hours field work; 3 credits An off-campus internship supervised and approved by a faculty member and will require written assignments and a final report. courses and permission of the department chair.

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Junior status with at least 6 credits of finance

3 hours; 3 credits This course presents advanced theories and practices relevant to institutional investors, such as pension funds, extending on the topics introduced in FINC 3330. The course utilizes portfolio theory to understand the facets of the money management industry, modern techniques for optimal portfolio selection, liquidity and fee competition, properties of asset returns, and investment strategies.

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Finance 3330

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

3 hours; 3 credits This course will focus on the financial management and regulation of financial institutions, with a primary focus on commercial banks. Students will be exposed to various forms of risk facing financial institutions and the trade-offs required to balance risks and returns. The course will incorporate modern techniques for asset, liability and risk management. An emphasis will be placed on regulatory issues of capital adequacy and risk management and the impact of the issues on the stability of the financial system. Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to measure and manage various risks faced by large financial institutions.

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FINC 3330

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

45 hours; 3 credits This course serves as an introductory exploration of statistical modeling for empirical financial analysis. It encompasses the handling of empirical datasets and the utilization of statistical techniques in the context of financial theory. Throughout the lectures, the course integrates financial applications with statistical methodologies, spanning a diverse range of topics, including regression analysis and its applications to asset pricing models, principal components, multivariate analysis, smoothing techniques, and financial time series. The course offers practical, hands-on experience in working with financial data. one undergraduate course in statistics or equivalent

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

One undergraduate course in mathematics and

45 hours; 3 credits This course introduces students to data science for financial applications using an analytic programming language (e.g., Python and R) and its ecosystem of packages. In this course, students investigate a variety of empirical questions from different areas within finance, including FinTech, asset management, corporate finance, corporate governance, venture capital, and private equity. The course highlights how big data and data analytics are shaping the way finance is practiced by focusing on problems currently confronting finance professionals. The course mixes standard lecture, examples, cases, and guest lectures. Students are expected to work in teams and demonstrate a high level of independent learning and initiative. one undergraduate course in statistics or equivalent

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

One undergraduate course in mathematics and

45 hours; 3 credits Finance 181 Management, students are required to take FINC 7251X and concentration in Investment Management and Asset Valuation, hat course. 2X, FINC 7243X, and/or FINC 7250X will receive graduate degree. The course takes a hands-on approach to building financial models for the purpose of financial management and investment valuation. The major topics include portfolio theory, measurements of asset risk and return, asset pricing models and valuation. Students will use various software and real-world data to build financial models and graphically illustrate and explain their findings.

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FINC 7200X, FINC 7201X, FINC 7216X

30 hours plus conference; 3 credits Drawing upon current managerial finance theory and practice, this course develops students' ability to apply the techniques of financial analysis and financial modeling to make business decisions from the perspective of a chief financial officer. Topics covered include: agency theory, managerial finance functions, financial statements analysis, cash flow management, financial planning and control, financial institutions and markets, time value of money, interest rates, financial assets valuation, risk analysis, capital budgeting, choice of capital structure, dividend policy, working capital management, and long-term financing. (Not open to students who have completed [Business 7216X]). undergraduate course in corporate finance or equivalent.

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

One undergraduate course in accounting and one

30 hours plus conference; 3 credits Environment of financial management: The international monetary system, international capital, foreign exchange parity relations, foreign exchange determination. International investing: Foreign exchange risk management and multinational working capital management. Foreign investment analysis: international portfolio investment, corporate strategy and foreign direct investment. Assessment and management of international taxation and political risk. (Not open to students who have completed [Business 7240X]). and one undergraduate course in statistics.

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

one undergraduate course in macroeconomics

45 hours; 3 credits This is a comprehensive course in derivative financial instruments, such as forwards, futures, options, and swaps. It expands upon the basic understanding of derivatives gained in prerequisites, including pricing models and risk management techniques. The course introduces the theory and the application of derivatives markets and their uses in portfolio allocation and risk management. Topics include option valuation models, principles of forward and futures pricing, and strategies for hedging and arbitrage.

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FINC 7300X

45 hours; 3 credits The course covers conceptual and theoretical valuation frameworks, translating them into practical approaches to company valuation. Emphasis is placed on qualitative and quantitative security analysis. The curriculum integrates relevant accounting topics with appropriate finance theory to demonstrate the implementation of valuation frameworks. Topics covered in depth include discounted cash flow techniques and price multiples. Additionally, the course explores other valuation techniques.

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FINC 7300X

45 hours; 3 credits This class introduces the valuation and application of fixed- income securities (treasury notes and corporate bonds, floating rate notes, callable bonds) and their derivatives (interest rate options: caps, floors, swaptions). The topics include bond valuation, measuring price sensitivity (convexity, duration), yield curve construction, and risk inherent in fixed income securities (interest risk, credit risk, illiquidity risk). Students will learn analytical tools used in valuation, term structure modeling, and risk management.

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FINC 7300X

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

45 hours; 3 credits This course provides students with an understanding of the primary microstructural features of financial markets and offers the opportunity to test and practice various trading strategies. The focus is on the operations of exchanges, trading systems, and broker/dealer intermediaries. Students will gain a high-level perspective on the trading decision process, market structure design, and market structure regulation. The course utilizes computer simulations to recreate a trading environment, allowing students to experience typical challenges professional traders face.

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FINC 7300X

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

45 hours; 3 credits This course covers advanced investment and portfolio management theories and their practical applications in the financial industry, focusing on mutual funds, pension funds, hedge funds, and ETFs. It utilizes economic theory to analyze decision-making under uncertainty. This course introduces topics including mean-variance analysis, portfolio optimization, and efficient frontier characterization. Practical implementation challenges are discussed.

Subject

FINC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FINC 7200X, FINC 7201X, FINC 7216X