18 courses with the subject FNCE, 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.
FNCE 202PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE. This course is an introduction to the theory and
application of corporate finance, geared toward both finance and non-finance majors, and is the foundation of all subsequent courses in finance. The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of corporate finance, the valuation of future cash flows, and a foundation of how to utilize financial statements in a finance setting. This course is the key building block for upper-level finance courses; as such, Finance Majors should complete the course by the end of the fall semester sophomore year. Prerequisites: Accounting 201. Three hours.
FNCE 250PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL PLANNING. This course is designed as an
introductory course, exposing students to the personal financial planning profession. Students will gain an understanding of how to conduct themselves within professional and regulatory boundaries, learn the ethical environment of financial planning, and gain an understanding of the fiduciary responsibility as a financial planner. Students will explore the psychology of financial planning, gaining insight into client behavior and motivation, biases, and explore effective communication. Students will develop a practical perspective on the field of financial planning as they learn to analyze personal financial statements, understand time value of money concepts, advise clients regarding the management of debt, gain an understanding of federal and state regulatory requirements, and explore education planning. Three hours.
FNCE 302INTERMEDIATE FINANCE. The purpose of this course is to provide
additional context for students regarding corporate finance and continue to build on the foundation obtained in principles of finance. This course provides coverage of risk and return, cost of capital, long-term financial policy, and short-term financial planning and management. This course is a key building block for upper-level finance courses; as such, Finance majors should complete the course by the end of the spring semester sophomore year. Prerequisite: Finance 202. Three hours.
FNCE 332INVESTMENTS. This course examines a variety of topics commonly
associated with investment in publicly traded securities and mutual funds. It examines ways in which financial market data is utilized as inputs into models for asset pricing and portfolio management. It also explores topics such as index construction, portfolio performance assessment, and risk management techniques using derivatives. Prerequisite: Finance 202 or 250. Three hours.
FNCE 334INVESTMENT VALUATION. This course covers techniques used to assess
the investment merit of publicly traded debt and equity instruments. The course focuses on various applications of fundamental and technical analysis. Students will use these techniques to construct research reports and investment recommendations. They will also provide a presentation based upon the results of their analysis. Prerequisites: Finance 202 and 332. Three hours.
FNCE 336FINANCIAL MARKETS. This course will study global financial markets
discussing common techniques employed in the market as an advisor. This course will provide students with the opportunity to explore how markets work, including market efficiencies, discuss ways to trade and invest, including the exploration of what works in financial markets and what does not. The course includes a term project in which students develop a philosophy as to how markets work and then identify and implement an investment strategy that is consistent with their beliefs. Prerequisite: Finance 332. Three hours.
FNCE 337APPLIED PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN. This course
provides students with a hands-on approach to the analysis and management of an investment portfolio. Students will utilize methods advocated by the CFA Institute. Students will evaluate the performance of the portfolio and propose recommendations of investments for the portfolio while collaborating, researching, and analyzing. Prerequisite: Finance 202. One hour.
FNCE 338PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN. This course provides
students with an in-depth look at the management of an investment portfolio. Students will explore techniques for investment portfolio construction, management, and performance evaluation. Students will utilize methods advocated by the CFA Institute. Students will work in small groups to create and implement portfolios and demonstrate various techniques to manage them as demonstrated in lectures and other demonstrations. Prerequisite: Finance 332. Three hours.
FNCE 341FINANCIAL MODELING. This course equips students with knowledge of
fundamental financial models and ability to apply them using Excel. Such models cover time value of money and stock valuation, portfolio management, option pricing, and bond pricing. After this course, students are expected to use these models using Excel to solve financial problems in these areas. Prerequisites: Finance 202 and 332. Three hours.
FNCE 350TAX PLANNING. This course is designed as an introduction to various
aspects of income tax planning. Students will explore how to establish client investment strategies while considering the implications of taxation. Students will gain an understanding of how tax laws affect the investment environment and client investment decisions. Students will develop fundamental income tax planning and management concepts that are essential for effective comprehensive financial planning, maintaining consistency with the client’s resources, needs, and goals. Three hours.
FNCE 351RETIREMENT SAVINGS AND INCOME PLANNING. This course
provides a comprehensive introduction to the basics of retirement planning. Students will explore retirement plan design, selection, and administration for employers. Students will gain an understanding of the many types of retirement planning arrangements that Congress has approved. Students will gain an understanding of how to plan for eldercare, types of retirement plans, factors affecting plan selection for businesses, distribution rules and strategies, and business succession planning. Three hours.
FNCE 352ESTATE PLANNING. This course is designed as an introduction to the
process of transferring assets and managing end-of-life decisions for clients and the role estate planning takes in the financial planning process. Students will gain an understanding of estate planning and the actions clients can take to ensure assets pass as they intend for them to pass, as well as plans for healthcare as the client ages. Students will learn the various strategies that can be employed so that a client’s wishes are carried out. Three hours.
FNCE 435FINANCIAL PLANNING. This course provides a comprehensive exploration
of financial planning topics (in conjunction with the recommendation of the Academy of Financial Services and the CFP Board of Standards) including the financial planning process, client interactions, time value of money applications, personal financial statements, cash flow and debt management, asset acquisition, education planning, risk management, investment planning, retirement planning, special circumstances, plan integration, ethics, and the business of financial planning. Prerequisites: Finance 202 and junior standing. Three hours.
FNCE 437FINANCE CAPSTONE. This course is a capstone course for those pursuing
a finance major. The course emphasizes application of acquired knowledge through case study analysis. The course will cover a variety of case studies applicable to corporate finance and investments. In addition to case study analysis, each student will identify a topic of specific interest, write a research paper on the identified topic, and then present on the topic. department chair. Three hours.
Finance 302 and 332, and Senior Standing or approval of instructor or
FNCE 442ADVANCED TOPICS IN FINANCE. The purpose of this course is to build
upon the foundation gained in both principles of finance and intermediate finance, providing context for a variety of finance careers. This course provides coverage of advanced finance topics, as well as incorporates current finance events, topics, and case studies. Prerequisite: Finance 302. Three hours.
FNCE 450FINANCIAL PLAN DEVELOPMENT CAPSTONE. This course is
designed as the capstone course for financial planning. Through this course, students will integrate and apply the six major areas of personal financial planning through the utilization of case studies and ultimately the completion of a comprehensive financial plan. The case- study format will allow students to take a more active role in the learning process. This course will enable students to use this course as a model for application as a personal
FNCE 462INTERNATIONAL FINANCE. Knowledge of international finance is
essential as markets become increasingly globalized. This course focuses on financial issues faced by both multinational corporate financial managers and individual investors with a global perspective. Among these issues covered are foreign currency exchange, cultural and regulatory differences between countries, international balance of payments, and international financial markets. Prerequisites: Finance 202, International Business 205 (Global Business Issues), and one of the following: Finance 332, 334, or 442. Three hours.
FNCE 480481. INTERNSHIP IN FINANCE. This is an opportunity for finance majors
to participate in a meaningful learning experience under the supervision of both an employer and department faculty member. Most internships take place during the summer months. Students will be graded based on an employer performance evaluation along with a written paper and journal. Prerequisites: Good academic standing and completion of the freshman year of study. One to six hours. Applied Science and Engineering Dr. M. Clauss, Director; Dr. Kohler. Applied Science and Engineering is an inter-disciplinary program that emphasizes the integration and application of engineering, scientific, and mathematical principles. It focuses on the general application of mathematical and scientific principles to the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems, including applied research in biomechanics, statistics, and technology management. Course Requirements for Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Science and Engineering—87-88 hours Engineering Science Core Requirements (54 hours) Biology 101; Chemistry 105; Engineering 120, 156, 216, 304, 401, 402, 451, 452; Mathematics 161, 162; Mechanical Engineering 107, 109, 201, 211; Physics 101, 102; Statistics 131. Biotechnology Concentration (33 hours) Biology 233, 234; Engineering 274, 340, 413, 414; Exercise Science 253, 258, 309; Mechanical Engineering 251, 252. *other plans of study must be approved by the Interdisciplinary Study Review
