26 courses with the subject FINA, 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.
Introduction to fundamentals of investments. Discusses the basic concepts and principles of investing, with a focus on equity, fixed income, currency, and commodity investing as well as factors that influence price changes, and investment risk and return. (B,F,S,Y)
Block courses on topics of current interest to faculty and students. May be repeated up to a maximum of three credits with different selected topics. Prerequisites: As appropriate to topics; not open to students with junior or senior standing. (IRR)
Block courses on current topics of interest to faculty and students. to students who are currently enrolled in, or who have successfully completed FINA 32100. (Y)
Introduces personal finance, dealing with various aspects of individual financial decision-making. Financial investments, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, and an overview of the individual income tax system. Fundamentals of personal financial statements, financing home and auto purchases, retirement planning, estate management, and insurance are also covered. (Y)
Introduces the structure and operations of the U.S. financial system through examination of the economy and the major financial institutions, markets, and instruments that compose it. Emphasis on the functions and interrelationships of these elements and on identifying various government institutions and regulations overseeing the operation of the system. Focus on current or historical events that shape financial markets, financial institutions, and the economy. Prerequisites:
Block courses on current topics of interest to faculty and students. to students who are currently enrolled in, or who have successfully completed FINA 32100. (IRR)
Introduces Python, including the ability to write basic Python code to help with financial analysis of capital market investments. Teaches basics of Python, including the Python environment, data types, loops, functions, and some specific libraries. Provides applications of Python skills and statistical tools to analyzing capital market data. Prerequisites: FINA 31100 and MATH 14400 or MATH 14500 or PSYC 20700. (B,S)
Block courses on current topics of interest to faculty and students.
Examines derivatives products that have become increasingly important in the world of finance and investments, including how derivatives markets are used by finance professionals to speculate and hedge market risk, interest rate risk, and credit risk. Derivatives covered include options, forwards, futures, and swaps. Prerequisites: FINA 31100. (IRR)
Block courses on current topics of interest to faculty and students.
4 MGMT 34500 Operations Management 2
In-depth examination of financing of residential and commercial income producing properties including types of loans, underwriting, appraisal, and closing, cash-flow identification, and tax implications. Decisions about leverage, within the risk-return framework, real estate investment performance, and sources of real-estate funding are addressed. A review of secondary mortgage markets, and the role of government policies are also discussed. Prerequisites: FINA 31100. (IRR)
Examines conceptual and practical aspects of international finance through in-depth analysis of international financial markets, exchange rate determination, and exchange rate risk exposure and management. Concentration on working capital management and international capital budgeting strategy. Explores the dynamic relationship between exchange rates and fundamental economic variables. Prerequisites: FINA 31100. (S,Y)
This course extends the concepts introduced in Equity Analysis by using a Portfolio Management approach. Students use rigorous fundamental analysis to rebalance the portfolio of the South Hill Equity Fund while seeking to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns relative to the S&P 500 stock index over the long term. Prerequisites: FINA 38000. (S)
Topics of current interest to faculty and students. Experimental courses are offered under this number and title. May be repeated for credit for different selected topics. Offered on demand only. Prerequisites: As appropriate to topics; junior standing. (IRR)
Block courses on current topics of interest to faculty and students.
FINA xxxxxx Additional FINA electives at the 200- level and above
FINA xxxxxx Additional FINA electives at the 200- level and above
Capstone in finance that combines theories of financial management with business applications through case analysis and use of spreadsheet software. Financial theories underlying risks and return, capital structure and cost of capital, optimal capital budget, short- and long-term financing decisions, mergers and acquisitions, leasing, and dividend policy are examined. Prerequisites: FINA 32100. (F,Y) 2026-2027 Catalog 91
Topics of current interest to faculty and students. Experimental courses are offered under this number and title. May be repeated for credit for different selected topics. Offered on demand only. Prerequisites: As appropriate to topics; junior standing. (IRR)
Off-campus experience involving varied, nonroutine work projects designed to allow students to synthesize academic theory with real- world operations of an organization. Primary responsibility is on the student to develop a project proposal and then carry out its requirements o in conjunction with a faculty sponsor. Internship credit falls under the business elective category in the degree requirements. A maximum of 6 credits may be earned in any combination of internship (ACCT/ FINA/INTB/MGMT/MKTG 49800) and BINT 39800. Prerequisites: Senior standing; completion of appropriate principles course; a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70; Business-Link Professions Workshops 1,2,3; completion of School of Business internship application and permission of instructor. Pass/fail only. (F, S, SUM, W)
This course allows students to work with faculty on an individual basis, focusing on a topic of interest to both the student and faculty. The content of the course, coverage, delivery format, and the method of determining grades will be mutually agreed upon and must be included in the course proposal submitted along with the independent study form for approval by the dean. Guidelines are available in the School of Business dean’s office. A variable amount of credit may be earned toward the degree. Prerequisites: Any two 300-level or higher FINA courses. (B,IRR,U,Y)
Source: Ithaca College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
