Finance (FIN)

FIN 350. Foundations of Banking. 3 Credits.

An introduction to financial institutions and financial markets. Topics include financial assets, the banking system, and operations of financial institutions.
Typically Offered: Fall.

FIN 375. Managerial Finance. 3 Credits.

An introduction to business finance. Topics include financial analysis, asset management, cost of capital, valuation, working capital, time value of money, and risk and return in the capital markets.
Typically Offered: Fall; Summer odd years.
Prerequisite: MATH 103 or MATH 104 or MATH 107.

FIN 376. Managerial Finance II. 3 Credits.

A continuation of managerial finance. Strengthens topics introduced in FIN 375 which include capital asset management, cost of capital, valuation, working capital, time value of money, and risk and return in the capital markets. Introduces capital structure and dividend policies.
Typically Offered: Spring.
Prerequisite: FIN 375 with a grade of C or better.

FIN 380. Principles of Investments. 3 Credits.

A course designed to provide the student with an understanding of the mechanics and principal problems of investing. Topics include the stock market, real estate, mutual funds, gold and collectibles.
Typically Offered: Spring.

FIN 499. Special Topics. 1-4 Credits.

Courses not offered in the regular catalog that provide an opportunity to extend student learning.
Typically Offered: On sufficient demand.
Repeatable: Up to 12 Credits.