20 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.
FIN 210MONEY MANAGEMENT SEMINAR1
This is an entry level course listing that allows students to learn about finance and money management and get course credit for actively participating in the SIMM program at levels that are less rigorous than the FIN 410/FIN 420 expectations. This course allows you to vote on investment decisions and make stock pitches without the managerial responsibilities that come with the upper level classes. Students can become Jr. Level analysts while learning as a slower pace while still having the structure of a class. 1.0 credits. This course may be taken up to six times. Students with a major in Finance may not have the credit count towards the elective requirement for the major.
An in-depth analysis of the financial structure and problems of the corporation. Topics treated include valuation and risk, capital structure, the capital-budgeting decision, long-term financing decisions, working capital policy and financial analysis.
This course will develop both the theory and practice of econometrics at a level that will allow students to be knowledgeable producers and users of empirical research in finance. Among the topics covered are multiple regression and correlation, dummy variables, simultaneous equation models and the study of the methods utilized when the classical assumptions are violated.
A detailed examination of the major aspects of the United States money and capital markets. A survey of the operations and functions of private financial institutions and their effect on aggregate economic activity.
This course is designed for two purposes: to use sports to deepen our understanding of economics and financial markets and to use economics and financial markets to deepen our understanding of sports. There is a vast array of topics that we will cover including attendance modeling, salary structure, salary caps, financing of stadiums, tournament structure, competitive balance, doping in sports, gambling markets, etc. Key economic principles covered include supply and demand, industrial organization, price theory, labor markets, salary determination and discrimination, tournament theory, Coase Theorem, and game theory. Financial principles covered include financing of sports teams in different leagues, public vs private financing of stadiums, efficient markets hypothesis, and behavioral finance. We will cover historical topics and address current events. Students will participate in class discussion, read economic papers on sports, and give short presentations on the articles they read.
Students will develop and apply analytical skills that are useful in a general business envirorment, applied specifically to sports. Students will learn how to apply methods and principles in a wide range of applications for purposes of in-game strategy, team management, player performance and fantasy competitions, among many other topipcs.
An in-depth study of corporate finance. Topics will include valuation, risk analysis, risk management, capital budgeting, capital structure, mergers and acquisitions, market efficiency, long-term financing, and short-term finance.
This course is the Finance capstone course. A case studies course designed to build upon and integrate the knowledge accrued from FIN 401 as well as other required courses in finance. Particular reference is made to current problems in finance.
The Student Investment Fund asks students to manage a real estate investment portfolio. Students make and implement assets allocation decisions, analyze sectors and individual companies and manage administrative issues. Students are responsible for reporting their activities and investment results to an advisory board.
Students in SIMM II are asked to manage an energy hedge fund. Students will make investment decisions across all areas of the energy universe. They can trade (long or short) in equities, futures, and options. Students are responsible for active risk management and regular reporting to an advisory board.
An introduction to the field of investments. Modern portfolio theory is treated in depth and provides the basis for a clear understanding of the Capital Asset Pricing model and Arbitrage Pricing Theory. Securities discussed will include common stock, preferred stock, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, warrants, convertibles and stock options.
Research in selected topics in finance and banking under the supervision of a faculty member. Designed to allow the student to probe areas of specific interest that lie beyond the coverage normally found in regular offerings.
A well-defined course of study in specific topics in finance such as business cycles, public finance nonprofit finance and banking, which go beyond the regular course offerings.
A well-defined course of study in specific topics in finance such as business cycles, public finance nonprofit finance and banking, which go beyond the regular course offerings.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of data analytics using Python, with a focus on real-world applications in finance and business decision-making. Students will work through the full analytics pipeline - from data cleaning and exploration to statistical analysis, predictive modeling, classification techniques, and data visualization. Tools covered include Python, Excel, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI. No prior coding experience is required. By the end of the course, students will have built portfolio-ready projects and gained practical skills directly applicable to careers in finance, consulting, and strategy.
