5 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 321Money, Banking, and Financial Markets3
An introduction to the role of money, banking, and financial markets within the US economy. The course includes a review of the history and functions of money and money supply, interest rates, risk and term structures, financial markets, financial institutions, regulatory impacts, role of central banking and the federal reserve system, and the control of monetary planning and policy. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes ACC 221 & ACC 312 (ACC 312 may be taken concurrently).
An examination of the theoretical basis and practical approach to managing investment portfolios of financial assets. Students learn the theoretical foundation of modern portfolio theory, the major groups of investors, and their investment objectives, constraints, and vehicles. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes ACC 221 & ACC 312.
An exploration of financial issues that multinational firms face and how they make international financial decisions. Key topics are understanding and managing foreign exchange exposure, foreign direct investment decisions, international banking, and multinational capital budgeting and cash management. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes ACC 221 & ACC 312 (ACC 312 may be taken concurrently).
A course that explores the theory and practice of financial decision-making in the firm, with emphasis on the practical application of financial decisions. This course is based on the principle that a firm should be managed to increase the wealth of the shareholders. Topics presented are financial management, capital investment decisions, financing decisions, and managing for value creation. This course teaches the concept that the value of the firm must be evaluated in terms of the sequencing and amount of cash flow generated. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes ACC 312.
FIN 461Investment Portfolio Design and Management Lab3
A course which provides the principles of investment portfolio management and design including asset allocation, investment selection, and risk management. This hands-on course offers students the opportunity to design a portfolio and implement that design in a real world context. The curriculum includes the use of scientific methods such as fundamental analysis and research, as well as insights into the art of technical analysis, interpreting data, and investment decision making. The course assists the student in exploring resources for investment research, information and performance tracking, and investment transaction execution. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes ACC 221.
