15 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 001Student-Managed Investment Fund (UCIMCO)
In this course students will oversee and manage an investment fund. From selecting the portfolio to communicating about investment analysis, students will assume a variety of roles related to fund maintenance. Offered every semester. This course may be repeated for credit. Students are limited to counting a total of eight credits across all FIN-00X courses toward graduation requirements One hour per week. One semester hour. Note: This course does not satisfy any department requirements.
In this course student leaders will oversee and manage the UCIMCO organization. Registration is by permission of the instructor based on a selection process. This course may be repeated for credit. Students are limited to counting a total of eight credits across all FIN-00X courses toward graduation requirements. Two hours per week. Two semester hours. Note: This course does not satisfy any department requirements.
As the financial world becomes more complex, the need for financial literacy grows. This course is open to all students and intended to prepare them for post-Ursinus life. The nature and scope of the economy and how it affects one’s life plans and goals will be examined. Topics include supply and demand, financial planning, personal taxes, retirement planning, investing in stocks and bonds, portfolio management, the time value of money, managing credit cards and debt, and insurance Note: This course does not satisfy any department requirements.
An occasional course focusing on a special topic in finance. Prerequisites will vary. Prerequisites will vary. Three hours per week. Four semester hours.
An introduction to the core subjects of finance. Topics include financial markets and institutions, the interpretation of financial statements, methods for estimating the value and risk of financial securities, and theories that explain interest rates. Prerequisites: A grade of C- or higher in ACCT-140 and ECON-102. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. Note: a C- in this course is required to continue to more advanced finance classes.
Content is oriented to the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Relevant cocurricular activities are required. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: Admission to Finance Scholars program. Grade: S/U. One hour per week. One semester hour. Note : This course does not satisfy any department requirements. . FIN-302. Finance Scholars II Content is oriented to the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Relevant cocurricular activities are required. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: Admission to Finance Scholars program. Grade: S/U. One hour per week. One semester hour. Note: This course does not satisfy any department requirements.
An occasional course focusing on a special topic in finance involving advanced work in theory, quantitative analysis, writing, or some combination of the four. Prerequisites will vary. Three hours per week. Four semester hours.
This course explores the fundamentals of valuation methods and financial modeling techniques. Students will consider the theory and practical challenges associated with forecasting as well as the ethical and social implications of the standard approaches used in contemporary valuation. Prerequisites: A grade of C- or higher in FIN-270 and one of ECON-101 or 102. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. Note: Students can not complete both FIN-262 and 362.
A study of the basic issues and principles involved in the financing of corporations: corporate structure, short-and long-term financing instruments, expansion, failure, and reorganization. This course will employ case studies, and a semester project will require students to use financial analysis and forecasting techniques. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or higher in FIN-270. Three hours per week. Four semester hours.
A survey of securities and security markets. Through the study of texts and market data, students explore the characteristics of stocks, bonds, and derivatives, paying particular attention to the measurement of returns and risk. In the process, students develop their understanding of market efficiency, fundamental analysis, technical analysis, behavioral finance, and ethical issues related to investment management. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or higher in ECON-200W and FIN-270. Thre
An in-depth understanding of the role of money and financial institutions in the economy. Money-related topics include monetary systems, money’s relationship to prices and economic growth, and theories of central banking. The course explores the characteristics common to all financial institutions, their role as intermediaries between savers and investors, and the nature and influence of regulations on financial institutions. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or higher in ECON-102 and 200
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the analysis and interpretation of financial statements. It focuses on their ability to make strategic business and investment decisions. Students will learn to examine the core financial statements - income statements, Balance sheet, and cash flow statement and assess a company’s financial health. Prerequisite: FIN-270 with a grade of C- or higher. Three hours per week. Four semester hours.
Content is oriented to the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Relevant cocurricular activities are required. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: Admission to Finance Scholars program. Grade: S/U. One hour per week. One semester hour. Note: This course does not satisfy any department requirements.
Content is oriented to the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Relevant cocurricular activities are required. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: Admission to Finance Scholars program. Grade: S/U. One hour per week. One semester hour. Note: This course does not satisfy any department requirements.
This course is both the capstone for the finance major and a college core capstone. The course provides an opportunity to synthesize and apply the theory and methods of economics and finance. Students will reflect on ethical challenges that finance professionals encounter. In addition, students will consider sociological and psychological perspectives on the field of finance. Through this process, students will develop their outlooks on the question, “What will I do?” These objectiv
