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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to learn to price derivative instruments and also study their use for speculation and hedging. Students study the use of the Binomial Options pricing model and the Black- Scholes models to price these securities. Some of the other topics covered are netting, haircuts, forward contracts, options, futures on financials and commodities, options on futures, and swaps.
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to instruct students in the use of Microsoft Excel for financial analyses. Such topics as sensitivity analysis, bond valuation, duration, convexity, stock valuation, Black Scholes option pricing, implied volatility, and "the Greeks" will be covered. This computer intensive course is a combination of theory and practice.
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3.00 Credits
This course builds upon the basic principles of managerial finance by providing further theoretical knowledge and analytic skills necessary for identification, evaluation and solution of financial policy issues. The course also provides perspectives on corporate financial policies pertaining to three fundamental strategies: namely, investing, financing and dividend decisions. The course investigates the choice of particular policies and quantifies the valuation consequences of real world corporate decisions, including those relating to financial analysis; planning and strategy; capital budgeting; intermediate and long-term financing; financial structure; the cost of capital and dividend policy; mergers and acquisitions; and risk management. Prerequisite of FIN 11 is required.
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3.00 Credits
The main goal of this writing-across-the curriculum course is to analyze and understand the main forces that are influencing and changing the U.S. financial system. Emphasis will therefore be placed on both financial theory and the U.S. institutional structure. The former will include the loanable funds theory, liquidity preference, the modern quantity theory of money, and theories of the term structure of interest rates. The latter will include an examination of financial markets and financial institutions and their competitive strategies. Regulatory changes and both traditional and new financial instruments will also be evaluated. Discussion of the use of the Federal Reserve's flow of funds will be integrated into the course as will material from rating agencies and major financial firms. Current events will also be covered. Cross-listed with ECO 65. Prerequisite of FIN 11 or permission of chair is required.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an overview of the international financial system. International financial markets are investigated, exchange rate markets and behavior are analyzed, and hedging techniques are presented. Prerequisite of FIN 11 is required.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the financial decision-making process of the global corporation wili be explored. The financial opportunities and the risks associated with international operations are discussed and analyzed. Major topics include multicurrency cash and exposure management, capital budgeting and cost of capital considerations as well as multinational performance and evaluation criteria. The case study method is utilized. Prerequisite of FIN 71 is required.
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3.00 Credits
Students will explore the relationship between corporate financial flows and financial market, industry, and aggregate economic data. Students are required to have junior or senior status. Prerequisite of FIN 12 is required.
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1.00 Credits
These courses offers students the option of either a department approved internship or structured, supervised research in a professor-selected area of finance. Prerequisite of Junior/Senior status is required.
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1.00 Credits
These courses offers students the option of either a department approved internship or structured, supervised research in a professor-selected area of finance. Prerequisite of Junior/Senior status is required.
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3.00 Credits
Internships will be arranged through the Finance Department. These internships are planned programs of research observations, study, and participation in selected organizations. They are designed to enrich classroom study with hands-on practical experience.
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