FINA - Finance

Practical and conceptual problems associated with financial management in business planning, obtaining, and utilizing of funds are the focus of this course.

This course covers financial statement analysis, bankruptcy and reorganization, working capital policy and short-term credit, receivables and inventory management and mergers and acquisitions.

Students study the use of futures, options and swaps for hedging and speculation.  Pricing theory is also introduced.

This course focuses on an individual's total financial plan. It covers such diverse topics as investing, insurance, real estate, employee benefits, budgeting, taxes and estate planning.

This intensive weekend seminar focuses on a single topic or skill, with emphasis on student involvement and participation.

The purpose of this seminar is to help business students and professionals systematically analyze business situations and avoid the traps that lead to bad thinking.  The seminar will also help the professional better assess the role of business in society, analyze the claims of "experts" and identify business opportunities.  Among the diverse topics covered in the seminar are: how to identify flaws in business reasoning, analyzing the total cost of a business transaction from the business' and the customer's standpoint, a new way to look at pricing and how externalities and risk-sharing impact business decisions.

Overview of security trading including mechanics of leverage and short selling. Fundamental equity analysis and portfolio management is also introduced, including efficient market concepts. Additionally, bond analysis and duration concepts are covered.

Students explore the role of finance in the global markets with emphasis on exchange rates and decision-making by managers of multinational enterprises.

The course utilizes spreadsheet software, Microsoft Excel, in order to implement financial theories and methodologies. Students will learn the practical application and visualization of corporate finance and investments in Microsoft Excel. 

This internship is designed to provide students with controlled on-the-job experience with participating businesses, industries and governmental organizations. Students may be eligible for an internship with jobs they currently have. A limited number of internships/jobs are also available through the internship coordinator.

This internship is designed to provide students with controlled on-the-job experience with participating businesses, industries and governmental organizations. Students may be eligible for an internship with their current position if it has an international emphasis and is approved by the Internship Coordinator. A limited number of internships/jobs are also available through the internship coordinator.

Students do independent reading and research in Finance.