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28 courses with the subject FINC, 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.

FINC 251Personal Finance (GE)3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

FINC 331Introduction to Business Finance3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: STAT 200 . Pre- or
Corequisite: ACTG 212 . Introduces financial concepts and techniques of financial management and emphasizes an understanding of how the principles of finance can be used to enhance the value of the firm. Topics include the mathematics of interest and the time value of money, financial statement analysis and forecasting, valuation techniques, the measurement and relationship between risk and expected return, capital investment decisions, and working capital management. REAL Area L

FINC 332Intermediate Business Finance3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: FINC 331 . Applies the analytical tools acquired in FINC 331 - Introduction to Business Finance to further explore the theory and practice of financial decision making to enhance firm value. Topics include advanced capital budgeting techniques, cost of capital, capital structure, dividend policy, and mergers and acquisitions.

FINC 333Financial Modeling3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: FINC 331 ; INSY 281 strongly recommended. This course provides hands-on modeling experience that begins with construction of a basic financial model and ends with completion of a full-scale forecasted model with valuation components. The primary focus of the instruction and deliberation will be the tools and techniques used in solving real world financial problems. The course requires access to computers, databases, and software tools and will teach skills important to the investment and corporate organization workplace.

FINC 335Financial Markets and Institutions3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: FINC 331 ; junior or senior standing. Examines markets and intermediaries that service the supply and demand for funds in a free enterprise economy.

FINC 336Principles of Real Estate3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

FINC 341Insurance I3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

FINC 351Personal Financial Planning3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: FINC 331 or FINC 251 ; ACTG 211 ; ECON 105 ; ECON 106 ; STAT 200 . Covers the general principles of financial planning. Topics include time value of money, financial planning process, client interactions, personal financial statements, personal cash flow management, education funding, retirement planning, special circumstances, buying vs. leasing decisions, and the business of financial planning.

FINC 361Financial Innovation: Features and Applications3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: FINC 251 or FINC 331 . This course is intended to introduce COBE students to the innovative tools to manage their personal and professional financial decisions.

FINC 381Investment Analysis3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: FINC 331 . Provides a survey and an analysis of different types of financial securities and the markets in which they are traded. It focuses on both traditional securities, such as stocks and bonds, and derivative instruments, such as futures, options, and swaps.

FINC 431Retirement and Estate Planning3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: FINC 331 and FINC 351 . Retirement planning provides individuals with knowledge of both public and private retirement plans and systems. Estate planning focuses on the efficient conservation and transfer of wealth, consistent with the client’s goals. Issues that an individual faces in planning for retirement, or in planning his or her estate are discussed.

FINC 434Bank Management3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: FINC 331 . Intended to provide student with information on both the structure and functions of commercial banks, and on established and new practices of bank management with emphasis on reserves, credit, investment and service. Cases used occasionally to simulate and find solutions to real world problems.

FINC 436Real Estate Finance3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: FINC 251 or FINC 331 , and FINC 336 . Provides a study of real estate finance and investment analysis. Attention is given to real estate financing requirements for home ownership and for investment property, real estate tax considerations, cash flow analysis, property valuation, property management, operating a real estate brokerage and lease contract provisions.

FINC 438Financial Decision Making3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: FINC 332 and INSY 281 . The capstone study of the application of financial policy. Emphasis on problem solving through the use of cases. Course integrates all financial areas.

FINC 439International Finance3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: FINC 331 or permission of instructor. Deals with the international dimension of business finance with a focus on the globalization of financial markets.

FINC 441Individual and Business Insurance Planning3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: FINC 251 or FINC 331 , and FINC 341 . Covers the appropriate uses of insurance contracts, such as property, casualty, life, health, disability, and annuity contracts for individual and business insurance planning. It also covers rate-making, operating and investing practices of insurers.

FINC 451Advanced Financial Planning3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: FINC 341 ; FINC 351 ; FINC 381 ; FINC 441 ; ACTG 411 . The culminating experience in financial planning will include: a review and expansion of the overall financial planning process with a comprehensive client financial planning case, trusts, insurance, estate planning and taxation are discussed.

FINC 471Special Topics in Finance1-4

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Examines topics of special interest in finance not covered in current course offerings.

FINC 472Independent Study1-4

(1-4) Gives an individual student the opportunity to examine a topic of personal interest in more depth than is possible in any existing course. See “ Independent Study .”

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

FINC 481Portfolio Wealth Management3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: FINC 381 or FINC 332 . This course in Portfolio Management examines investment opportunities and fundamental coverage of portfolio management, including stock valuation, derivatives, and wealth management techniques.

FINC 488Final Honors Project3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Completion of business core, enrollment in the Honors Academy, a minimum GPA of 3.5 in all courses and in finance. Research project in finance.

FINC 490Finance Internship1-3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Finance major, cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and permission of instructor. A one-semester program of work and study in the student’s major area and/or career interest. Learning objectives, qualifications and hours of work approved by faculty coordinator and sponsoring agency. Final grade determined by supervising faculty. Graded A-F.

FINC 631Financial Management3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: MBA status or permission of the instructor. Examines techniques and concepts used in modern business and the theoretical advances in the areas of asset management and capital structure planning. Topics include capital budgeting, working capital management, valuation, cost of capital, capital structure planning, dividend policy, option pricing, mergers and acquisitions. Problems and short cases used to enhance student skills in financial planning and decision making.

FINC 635International Finance3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: MBA status or permission of the instructor. Examines the international financial environment and focuses on the basics of international financial decision making required in international business operations.

FINC 651Financial Analytics: Applications for Data Analysis and Portfolio Construction3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

FINC 671Special Topics in Finance3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: MBA status or permission of instructor. Examines topics of special interest in finance areas not covered in current graduate course offerings.

FINC 681Investment Analysis3

Subject: FINC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: MBA status or permission of the instructor A decision-making approach to the problems of asset management for personal and business portfolios.

FINC 698Directed Study

Variable credit, (1-4)

Subject: FINC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: MBA status and approval of the directed study supervisor, advisor and Directed Study form submitted to the Graduate College. Hours and credits to be arranged. See “Directed Study.”

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