Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania · Courses
FINA
45 courses with the subject FINA, 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.
FINA 139Foundations of Academic Discovery3
Foundations of Academic Discovery serves as the entry point to the Rock Integrated Studies Program. With its strong faculty-student interaction, the course promotes intellectual inquiry, critical and creative thinking, and computer skills needed for academic success. Through varied content, the course introduces students to academic discourse and information literacy while exploring topics such as diversity and inclusion and global awareness. This course will set students along the path to becoming engaged with issues and scholarship important to a 21st century education while they learn about themselves and their place in the world.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment limited to students with a semester level of Freshman 1 or Freshman 2. Enrollment limited to students with the ROCK STUDIES 2 STUDENT or ROCK STUDIES STUDENT attributes.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
All individuals encounter challenging financial decisions. This course will introduce a wide variety of topics, such as cash and debt management, credit rating, insurance policies, housing decisions, taxes, investments, retirement, and estate planning. In addition, students will apply financial planning principles to diverse populations.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Every TermThematic Thread(s): Cultural Literacy & Community Building, Conservation, Technology & Imagination, Institutions & Human Innovations, Transfer Thread Completion Course
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
This course will focus on fundamental issues in the modern globalization of business. The topics covered will include the cultural environments in which business work, politics and law in global business, economic integration, global trade and investment, global finance, global operations and managing global businesses. A special emphasis will be placed on the challenges and opportunities presented to global businesses by the social, political and economic diversity encountered in the global marketplace.Prerequisites: ECON 201D and ECON 202DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Every TermThematic Thread(s): Citizenship & Social Problems, Cultural Literacy & Community Building, Conservation, Technology & Imagination, Institutions & Human Innovations, Transfer Thread Completion Course, United Stated in Global ContextStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Emphasis is upon monetary policy, how it is implemented, the theories on which it is based, and the implication of this policy on our economy.Prerequisite: ECON 201DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Statistical analysis encompassing multiple regression and correlation, ANOVA (simple and multivariate), goodness of fit, statistical decision analysis, and advanced forecasting techniques.Prerequisites: ECON 219D or MGMT 219DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
This course covers fundamental topics in finance including but not limited to time value of money, bond valuation, stock valuation, risk and return, capital asset pricing model, cost of capital, and capital budgeting.Prerequisite: ACCT 209DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall, Winter, & SpringStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Introduction to security markets and their operation; investment alternatives; fundamentals of investment analysis.Prerequisites: (FIN 320D or FINA 320D)D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall, Spring, & SummerStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Principles of bank financial management including sources and uses of funds and the role of the bank in financial markets.Prerequisites: (FIN 320D or FINA 320D)D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Introduction to financial markets and institutions and to their role in financing business, consumers and government.Prerequisites: (FIN 320D or FINA 320D)D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall, Winter, & SpringStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
This course provides in-depth analysis of topics addressed in corporate finance and covers additional advanced topics including but not limited to real asset valuation, corporate governance, short-term financial management, and mergers and acquisitions.Prerequisites: (FIN 320D or FINA 320D)D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall, Spring, & SummerStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A study of the basic principles of insurance and risk. Topics include property and liability insurance; the financial structure and organization of insurance business, and the different fields of insurance.Prerequisites: (FIN 320D or FINA 320D)D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
The study of the nature and scope of real estate investment, investment decision process and investment strategy, financial and risk analysis, tax implications, institutional real estate investment and real estate investment trust funds.Prerequisites: (FIN 320D or FINA 320D)D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Entrepreneurial finance is the application and adaptation of financial tools and techniques to the planning, funding, operation, valuation and harvesting of intrepreneurial ventures.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsThematic Thread(s): Conservation, Technology & Imagination, Transfer Thread Completion CourseStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
In-depth study of the tools and techniques available for use in retirement and estate planning from a personal financial planning perspective. Particular emphasis will be given to retirement cash flow analysis and planning as well as the transfer tax system inherent in estate planning and the methods available for estate management.Prerequisites: (FIN 321D or FINA 321D) and (FIN 329D or FINA 329D) and ACCT 308DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Synthesize the topics requisite to expertise in personal financial planning as explored principally through case studies. These topics include risk management, investment, insurance and tax planning, and retirement and estate planning.Prerequisites: (FIN 321D or FINA 321D) and (FIN 329D or FINA 329D) and ACCT 308D and (FIN 409D or FINA 409D)D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure, working capital management and long-term financing.Prerequisites: (FIN 320D or FINA 320D)D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Advanced treatment of investment concepts. In-depth analysis of Modern Portfolio Theory, Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and its extensions, options, interest options, future markets and precious metals.Prerequisites: (FIN 320D or FINA 320D)D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
International monetary systems, sources of funds, import and export financing; taxation of multinational corporations, foreign investment decisions; political risk; risk of foreign exchange losses; management of working capital.Prerequisites: (FIN 320D or FINA 320D)D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Internationalization of U.S. and foreign banks to meet the global financial needs of multi-national activities.Prerequisites: (FIN 320D or FINA 320D) and (FIN 323D or FINA 323D)D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Supervised placement and research in selected public and private agencies at appropriate institutions. Course listed as 1-12 credits, 3 credits are recommended.Credits: 1-12Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall, Spring, & SummerStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
In-depth reading and/or research in an area of particular interest to the student, done with the guidance of a faculty member. Independent Study courses give students the opportunity to pursue research and/or studies that are not part of the university's traditional course offerings. Students work one on one or in small groups with faculty guidance and are typically required to submit a final paper or project as determined by the supervising professor.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Globalization and its challenges; cultural diversity and business enterprise; sustainability and ethical challenges in global business; issues of international trade and finance; foreign direct investment; entering foreign markets; global production; global human resource management.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Summer TermsEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Business Adm-Accountng/Finance, Business Adm-Management/Mrktng, Business Administration or Business Administration (OL). Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of financial issues faced by financial managers. Topics included are the long-term financial decision, financial assets valuation, risk and return analysis, time value of money, investment decision and evaluations criteria, cost of capital, concept of leverage, theories of capital structure, dividend policy and other related topics for successful financial management of a corporation. This course will also use short-cases so that students will learn to link theory with application and learn to solve cojmplex financial problems.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring TermsEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Business Adm-Accountng/Finance, Business Adm-Management/Mrktng, Business Administration or Business Administration (OL). Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
This course will focus on theoretical issues that arise in modern corporate finance. Advanced and in-depth analysis of various subjects of corporate finance including security valuation, modern portfolio theory, optimal dividend and capital structure policy, bankruptcy and idstress, mergers and acquisition, real option and risk management will be discussed. Case studies will be used to solve complex business financial problems.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Business Adm-Accountng/Finance, Business Adm-Management/Mrktng, Business Administration or Business Administration (OL). Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Business Adm-Accountng/Finance, Business Adm-Management/Mrktng, Business Administration or Business Administration (OL). Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Business Adm-Accountng/Finance, Business Adm-Management/Mrktng, Business Administration or Business Administration (OL). Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Business Adm-Accountng/Finance, Business Adm-Management/Mrktng, Business Administration or Business Administration (OL). Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Independent Study courses give students the opportunity to pursue research and/or studies that are not part of the university's traditional course offerings. Students work one on one or in small groups with faculty guidance and are typically required to submit a final paper or project as determined by the supervising professor.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Business Adm-Accountng/Finance, Business Adm-Management/Mrktng, Business Administration or Business Administration (OL). Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
