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BAF

15 courses with the subject BAF, 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.

BAF 231Introduction to Financial Planning3.00

An introduction to the field of financial planning as a profession as well as a collection of topics concerning development and implementation of individual financial plans. The course provides an overview of the personal financial planning process, including development of goals and objectives, forecasting lifetime income and expenditures, evaluating alternative investments, money management, risk management, taxation, retirement, and estate planning.

Subject
BAF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
BAF 330Business Finance3.00

An introduction to the basic concepts of financial management, focusing on the financial environment and markets, financial analysis, risk, the valuation process, capital budgeting, time value of money, working capital management, and international markets.

Subject
BAF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
Prerequisite
ACC 235.
BAF 331Money and Banking3.00

An examination of money, the U.S. financial system, central banking, monetary theory, stabilization policies, inflation, and international financial considerations.

Subject
BAF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
Prerequisite
ACC 235, ACC 236, ECO 231, ECO 232.
BAF 332Commercial Bank Management3.00

An analysis of the theory, issues, and practice of commercial banking from a financial management perspective. Includes the use of bank computer simulation.

Subject
BAF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
Prerequisite
BAF 330 and BAF 331.
BAF 333Financial Statement Analysis3.00

This course presents the concepts and techniques of financial analysis as employed by the external users of financial statements of publicly- traded companies that are prepared according to the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The objective of the course is utilizing accounting information in making investing, lending, and other managerial decisions.

Subject
BAF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
Prerequisite
ACC 235 and BAF 330.
BAF 334International Finance3.00

An introduction to the special financial problems encountered by a business or commercial bank operating in the international environment. Emphasis is given to cross-border transactions and risks, international financial markets and institutions, and the financing of foreign trade and operations.

Subject
BAF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
Prerequisite
BAF 330. Offered in alternate semesters.
BAF 335Cash Management3.00

This course provides an application of corporate financial management concepts to the firm's short-term investment and financing decisions.

Subject
BAF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
Prerequisite
BAF 330.
BAF 336Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning3.00

This course provides an understanding of federal estate and gift tax systems and discusses the role of the tax system, wills, and trusts in estate planning within the perspective of an individual is long-term l goals. Topics include federal estate and gift taxation; various estate planning techniques; trusts; life insurance as an estate planning tool; intra-family business and property transfers; planning for incapacity; and divorce planning.

Subject
BAF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
Prerequisite
BUS 336.
BAF 337Retirement Planning3.00

A comprehensive study of personal, government-sponsored, and employee-sponsored retirement plans within the perspective of achieving an individualʼs retirement goals. Prerequisite: BUS 336.

Subject
BAF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
BAF 339Risk Management & Financial Planning3.00

This course examines the nature of risk and explores the principles of risk management from individual and business perspectives. The course covers tactics, techniques, and strategies for the management of life, health, long-term care, property, liability, and disability risk exposures.

Subject
BAF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
Prerequisite
BAF 330.
BAF 430Corporate Finance3.00

An advanced study of a firmʼs financial strategy involving its long- and short-term investments, financing, and dividend decisions.

Subject
BAF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
Prerequisite
BAF 330.
BAF 431Investments3.00

An investigation of the investment environment and the concepts and practices of security analysis and portfolio management. Includes the use of computer simulations.

Subject
BAF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
Prerequisite
BAF 330.
BAF 432Financial Institutions and Markets3.00

An introduction to money and capital markets, financial intermediation, and bank and non-bank financial institutions as they relate to the supply and demand of loanable funds.

Subject
BAF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
Prerequisite
BAF 331.
BAF 433Special Topics in Finance3.00

This course studies selected topics of special interest in finance that are not covered in other offered courses. The content of the course is tailored to the interests of the instructor and the needs of the students. This course may be repeated with the permission of the advisor.

Subject
BAF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated with the permission of the advisor.
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
BAF 435Series 7 Preparation Course3.00

This is an exam preparation course covering topics related to the General Securities Registered Representative Exam (Series 7). This course will expose students to topics currently covered by the Series 7 examination including (but not limited to) corporate, equity/fixed- income securities, local/state/federal government, securities, derivative 115 securities, and investment company products. This course is not affiliated with FINRA, the Series 7, exam provider, and does not exempt students from the examination eligibility requirements. Administration majors with a concentration in Finance or Accounting but is appropriate for any major with the skill set and desire to pursue a career in finance or insurance. French Language and Literature (FRE)

Subject
BAF
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
Prerequisite
BAF 330 or equivalent. The course caters to Business

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