47 courses with the subject ACFM, 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.
Offered Both Fall and Spring; Lecture hours:3,Other:1Introduction to accounting and financial management including financial statement preparation and analysis, cost relationships, time value of money and capital budgeting.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3,Other:1Covers general purpose financial statements, the theoretical framework that underlies the measurement of income and asset and liability valuation. Prerequisite: ACFM 104. Not open to students who have taken ACFM 204.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3Concepts, principles and recent innovations in corporate finance: risk and return, valuation, capital budgeting and structure, dividend policy, financial planning, risk management. Prerequisite: ACFM 104. Not open to students who have taken ACFM 203.
Offered Both Fall and Spring; Lecture hours:1,Other:1The Finance Speaker Series provides students, early in their college careers, a comprehensive view of the opportunities in the financial services industry. Students will meet and engage with professionals that have invaluable knowledge/experience in investment management, private equity, wealth management, venture capital, accounting, corporate finance and entrepreneurial endeavors. Repeatable once.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3This class will provide an overview of the real estate industry including roles, activities and players in the industry; basic legal aspects of ownership and various contracts; and the valuation of various real estate assets and debt instruments. Not open to students who have taken ACFM 266.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3Introduction to business law. Topics include contracts, the Uniform Commercial Code, agency and business structures. No first-years.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:2This course will provide an overview of, at a minimum: property- real, personal and intellectual; crimes related to business; intentional torts and product liability; government regulation, including antitrust and consumer protection; an introduction to trusts and estates; and environmental protection. Prerequisite: ACFM 201. No first-years.
Offered Both Fall and Spring; Lecture hours:3Financial analysis, forecasting, and valuation of projects and companies incorporating risk-return tradeoffs and capital structure and dividend decisions. Employs 10-K research and presentations. Prerequisite: ACFM 104.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3This course is open to all students from all colleges with no prerequisites. It follows a very practical approach to help students understand their finances and feel confident making decisions about budgeting, taxes, saving and investing, managing debt/credit and purchasing insurance (e.g., health, auto, disability, life). No accounting or finance majors. Not open to students who have taken ACFM 205.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3This course introduces the tools used to evaluate real estate markets including demand drivers, supply conditions, pricing trends and project feasibility. Students learn to interpret market data, assess investment potential and apply analytical frameworks to real-world property decisions. Prerequisite: ACFM 151 or ACFM 266.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3This course will teach students how to prepare for negotiations and address conflicts. This includes learning negotiation strategies in theory and applying them in simulations. The course will give students the tools to increase their chances of success in negotiations. No first-years. Not open to students who have taken ACFM 335.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3Traces how the United States has become an "equity nation" where most citizens own common stock. Also explores pivotal moments in stock market history. Junior/Senior only. Not open to students who have taken ACFM 391.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3This course will explore the challenges of financial management in a global context. Prerequisite: ACFM 271 or ACFM 362 or permission of the instructor. Not open to students who have taken ACFM 367.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3This course examines the valuation, financing and investment strategies for commercial properties. Students analyze market trends, assess risk and return and apply financial models to evaluate acquisition, development and portfolio management decisions in real-world commercial real estate markets. Prerequisite: ACFM 251.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3Students will read, analyze/interpret financial disclosures at a more sophisticated level and learn statement analysis to make judgments about the quality of reported earnings, to forecast future results and to value companies. Prerequisites: (ACFM 114 or ACFM 204) and (ACFM 124 or ACFM 203) and (MATH 192 or MATH 201 or MATH 216 or STAT 216). Equivalent to ACFM 361.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3Principles of investment practice and theory. Emphasis on the fundamentals of intangible investments (equities, debt and derivative instruments). Prerequisites: (ACFM 270 or ACFM 361) and ANOP 102 and (PSYC 215 or MATH 192 or MATH 201 or MATH 216 or STAT 216) or permission of the instructor. Not open to students who have taken ACFM 362.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3Students integrate principles and strategies from accounting, statistics, finance and economics to understand complex financial topics including-mergers/acquisitions, valuation, financing, risk management and corporate governance. Prerequisites: (ACFM 124 or ACFM 203) and (ACFM 270 or ACFM 361 or concurrent enrollment) and (MATH 192 or MATH 201 or MATH 216 or STAT 216). Not open to students who have taken ACFM 372.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3This course focuses on financial decisions faced by new ventures, considering the viewpoints entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. Topics include opportunity identification, business valuation, financing methods/strategy, venture capital, compensating/attracting employees and exit (harvest). Financing methods covered include traditional routes and newer ones such as crowdfunding and ICO. Prerequisite: ACFM 104. Junior/Senior only. Not open to students who have taken ACFM 383.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3This course will provide an introduction to sustainable investing and will explore what is meant by ESG (environmental, social, governance). We will consider the different ways to integrate ESG factors into the investment process within the three main investment types: debt, equity and real estate. No first-years. Not open to students who have completed ACFM 384.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3This course explores the role of psychology in understanding many fundamental topics in finance. Topics include psychological foundations of behavioral finance, stock return anomalies and behavioral corporate finance. Prerequisites: ACFM 124 or ACFM 203 and (MATH 192 or MATH 201 or MATH 216 or STAT 216). Junior/Senior only. Not open to students who have taken ACFM 382.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3,Other:1Students serve as junior portfolio analysts working alongside senior analysts in a collaborative environment managing a real dollar investment portfolio gaining hands-on experience while deepening understanding of the finance industry and preparing for professional certifications. Prerequisites: ACFM 124 or ACFM 203 or permission of the instructor. Open to sophomores and juniors. Finance majors only. Equivalent to ACFM 375.
Offered Either Fall or Spring,Topics course; Lecture hours:Varies; RepeatableIndividual study or projects, supervised by instructor. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
Offered Both Fall and Spring,Topics course; Lecture hours:3,Other:1; RepeatableTeaching assistant in an accounting or finance class, supervised by the instructor. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
Offered Either Fall or Spring,Topics course; Lecture hours:2; RepeatableTopic is specific to the semester offered. Course description will be provided prior to registration. Identical course topic may not be repeated if taken in a previous semester under a different course subject prefix. Prerequisites, if any, will be established by instructor each semester.
Topics course,Offered Fall, Spring or Summer; Lecture hours:Varies; RepeatableA seminar on selected topics in accounting and financial management. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3Accounting theory and practice applicable to income determination and asset valuation. This course develops students' understanding of the accounting and financial reporting environment. Prerequisites: ACFM 114 or ACFM 204.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3A continuation of ACFM 321. Topics include: investments, debt, leases, pensions, deferred taxes, EPS, equity, and cash flows. Prerequisite: ACFM 321.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3,Other:1Accounting theory and practice applicable to business combinations and additional advanced topics related to financial reporting. Prerequisite: ACFM 322 or concurrent enrollment.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3,Other:1Survey of federal income taxes with emphasis on individual tax law, practice and planning. Prerequisite: ACFM 104. No first-years.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3,Other:1Advanced topics in federal income, gift and estate taxation, with primary emphasis on corporate and pass-through entity tax law, practice and planning. Prerequisite: ACFM 324.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3,Other:1This course helps students develop a strong foundation for quality professional judgments to support the practice of auditing by examining professional and ethical standards and understanding the audit process. Prerequisites: ACFM 321 and ACFM 329 or concurrent enrollment. Junior/Senior only.
Offered Either Fall or Spring,Topics course; Lecture hours:Varies; RepeatableTopic for this course is specific to the semester the course is offered and will be listed in the course guide at the time of registration.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3,Other:1Students will learn how accounting information is stored in databases and how to retrieve and process that information using analytical techniques to provide useful information for decision-making. Prerequisites: ACFM 321 and ANOP 102, or permission of the instructor.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3,Other:1An emphasis on how managers apply statistical modeling, forecasting, data visualization and operations research techniques to the analysis of business operations and performance using internal accounting data. Prerequisites: ACFM 329 or concurrent enrollment.
Offered Either Fall or Spring,Topics course; Lecture hours:3; RepeatableTopic for this course is specific to the semester the course is offered and will be listed in the course guide at the time of registration. Prerequisites, if any, will be set by the instructor.
Offered Either Fall or Spring,Topics course; Lecture hours:3; RepeatableTopic for this course is specific to the semester the course is offered and will be listed in the course guide at the time of registration. Prerequisites, if any, will be set by the instructor of each course.
Offered Either Fall or Spring,Topics course; Lecture hours:3; RepeatableTopic for this course is specific to the semester the course is offered and will be listed in the course description at the time of registration. Prerequisites, if any, will be set by the instructor.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3This course provides an understanding of different fixed income offerings: government/municipal/corporate bonds, and MBS. Students will understand the relationship between the price, measures of return and measures of risk of a bond. Prerequisite: ACFM 271 or ACFM 362. Junior/Senior only.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3This course explores strategies for managing individual and family wealth, including asset allocation, portfolio construction, tax-aware planning, and risk management. Students learn how advisors assess client goals, design long-term financial plans, and apply tools to support informed, values-aligned financial decisions. Prerequisites: ACFM 271 or ACFM 322 or ACFM 362. Junior/Senior only.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3This course explores strategies for identifying, measuring, and managing financial risk within investment portfolios. Students learn portfolio construction, asset allocation, diversification, and risk-adjusted performance analysis, applying quantitative tools to optimize returns while mitigating exposure in dynamic financial markets. Prerequisites: ACFM 271 or ACFM 362. Junior/Senior only.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3This course explores quantitative investment strategies used by hedge funds. Students learn to use python and data science techniques to backtest and implement several of the most successful investment strategies. The course also covers issues related to performance measurement, transaction costs, risk management and portfolio construction. Prerequisite: ACFM 271 or ACFM 362. Junior/Senior only.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3This course examines how exchange rates, global capital markets and cross-border financial decisions shape multinational business. Students learn to analyze international financial conditions, assess currency and country risk and apply key tools used by firms operating in an interconnected global economy. Prerequisite: ACFM 271 or ACFM 362.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3This course provides an introduction to the world of investment banking. Students will gain a solid understanding of the key roles and responsibilities of investment bankers in facilitating corporate finance and asset management activities. Prerequisites: ACFM 271 or ACFM 362 or permission of the instructor. Open to juniors, seniors and 4th year of 5-Year engineers.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3This course focuses on the use of derivative securities, particularly listed stock and index options, to shape the risk and return characteristics of a well-diversified portfolio. Prerequisites: ACFM 271 or ACFM 362 and (MATH 192 or MATH 201 or MATH 216 or STAT 216).
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3,Other:1Students serve as senior analysts or portfolio managers, managing a real dollar investment portfolio in a collaborative, team-based environment. The course provides hands-on experience in personnel management, portfolio construction, risk assessment, performance evaluation and client reporting. Prerequisites: ACFM 270 or ACFM 361 and ACFM 295 and permission of the instructor. Equivalent to ACFM 476.
Offered Either Fall or Spring,Topics course; Lecture hours:Varies,Other:3Special and independent studies for Accounting and Financial Management majors selected under guidelines of the College and the University Honors Council. Honors thesis required. Prerequisites: nomination by the College and permission of the instructor.
Offered Either Fall or Spring,Topics course; Lecture hours:3An integrative seminar usually offered once each academic year. Can fulfill culminating experience requirement for ACFM-CPA track majors. The course may include: SEC regulation, financial analysis, probability and statistics, macroeconomics, managerial finance, personal finance and behavioral aspects of accounting. Prerequisites: ACFM 203 or ACFM 124 and ACFM 322. Only open to seniors and accounting and finance majors.
Source: Bucknell University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
