19 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 201Financial Literacy (3 cr.)
Learners will develop a personal financial plan, monthly operating budget, and assess the financial impact of major acquisitions in the housing and auto industries. We will examine the basic concepts associated with consumer credit, the various forms of insurance (consumer, life, health and property), planning (tax, estate, and retirement), and investment management (stocks, bonds and mutual funds). The impact of private and governmental financial decisions on society will further be discussed, examining inequalities that may lead to bias and discrimination from a financial perspective.
Completion of math competency requirement. Cardinal Core Curriculum Category: Quantitative Reasoning SUNY Framework: Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
FIN 290Bloomberg Skills Lab (0 cr.)
The Bloomberg Skills Lab allows students to obtain two Bloomberg Certifications. Those two are the Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals and Bloomberg Market Concepts, respectively. The completion requires about 20 hours in the Bloomberg lab. The certificates are an interactive exercise, whereby questions sequentially follow text and video content provided by Bloomberg. The grade is Pass/Fail. The Bloomberg Skills Lab offers Economics and Finance students a valuable, industry-recognized credential. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
This course focuses on handling and analyzing financial data using computational techniques. Students will learn fundamental concepts and structures for financial data analysis. Through projects on time series analysis, least squares regression, portfolio optimization, and portfolio performance evaluation, they will gain practical experience with the Bloomberg Terminal, data manipulation, visualization, and importing financial data via APIs. Liberal Arts
FIN 355 (may be taken concurrently) Semester(s) Offered: Fall
FIN 355Principles of Finance (3 cr.)
An introduction to financial concepts and methods used in contemporary corporate financial decision making. Students learn about the various types of business organizations and financial institutions and their role in the economy. Time value of money concepts are used to value stocks and bonds and to evaluate business proposals. The risk-return relation, the cost of capital, capital budgeting techniques, cash flow estimation, and capital structure are explored. Liberal Arts
At least junior level standing. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
FIN 385Corporate Financial Management (3 cr.)
The role of the financial manager in the modern corporation is examined with an emphasis on the use of financial statements in the context of financial analysis, forecasting, and financial planning. In addition, the topics of securities issuance and design, dividend policy, working capital management, risk management, and corporate control are examined. The special concerns facing multinational corporations are also explored.
Evolution of monetary institutions, including the Federal Reserve system, the commercial banking structure and financial intermediaries. Theoretical analysis involving creation of money and its effects on prices, interest rates, and incomes. Additional analysis directed toward international finance. Liberal arts
FIN 396Risk Management in Money and Capital Markets (3 cr.)
Analysis of various risks affecting financial institutions (i.e., depositary institutions, finance companies, investment banks, mutual funds and hedge funds). Those risks include interest rate, credit, liquidity, foreign exchange, sovereign, market and off-balance sheet risks. The course then discusses various ways to manage those risks. Liberal Arts
ECO 101 or ECO 110 ; ECO 111 and FIN 355 , or POI. Semester(s) Offered: Spring
FIN 399Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
The key issues in international finance are examined. Students will study foreign exchange markets and exchange rates, banking and money markets, debt and equity markets, and portfolio management from an international perspective. Financial management issues including the capital structure decision, cost of capital, capital budgeting, trade finance, foreign direct investment, and cross-border acquisitions are examined from the perspective of a global corporation. Liberal arts
ECO 110 , ECO 111 , FIN 355 . Semester(s) Offered: Fall
FIN 401Alternative Investments (3 cr.)
The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of the alternative investments industry. The course covers hedge funds, funds of hedge funds, managed futures, commodities, commodity trading advisors, venture capital, private equity and leveraged buyouts and how they play a role in traditional investment portfolios for downside equity risk management.
FIN 410Fintech, Forecasting and Technical Analysis (3 cr.)
The course is a review of the foundational concepts of trading and investing. Advanced Techniques in chart patterns, Fibonacci retracements and extensions will be introduced. Additional topics and applications to various asset classes (including stocks, bonds and crypto) will be covered. Prerequisite FIN 355 can be taken before or concurrently with FIN 410.
Asset allocation and investment selection as well as the basics of security markets are studied with an emphasis on the implications of efficient market theory. The uses and limitations of asset pricing models are examined. Techniques employed in the management of investment portfolios and the measurement of portfolio performance are explored.
FIN 480Financial Modeling and Investment Analysis (3 cr.)
Provides students with hands-on experience in building computer-based models of financial systems to support managerial decision making. Topics include: Financial statement forecasting, Discounted-cash-flow business valuation, Capital budgeting, Portfolio models, and Option pricing. The primary software tool is Microsoft Excel, though other packages and programming languages may be included.
A study of options, futures, and other financial derivative contracts. The course includes the markets, valuation, and specification of these derivative contracts and their use in corporate financial risk management.
FIN 490Senior Seminar in Economics and Finance (3 cr.)
Research seminar in finance. In consultation with the teacher, students conduct independent or group research in finance culminating in an original academic paper. Liberal arts
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
This course explores the intersection of corporate finance principles and technological advancements, equipping students with the tools to make strategic financial decisions in a technology-driven world. Topics include financial statement analysis, valuation techniques, capital structure, and investment decisions, with a focus on the impact of emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and FinTech innovations. Through mathematical modeling and analysis, case studies, and practical applications, students will develop the skills to navigate the challenges and opportunities of modern corporate finance. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
