A look at the global financial marketplace, focusing on the foreign exchange market and the balance of payments. Examination of the political, legal, and economic variables that determine the exchange rate. (Prerequisites: ECO 203 or ECO 201 and 202; FIN 362)

This course provides the basic securities industry concepts necessary to master the SIE Exam, an introductory-level FINRA exam, and prep for the Series Exams. The course is broken into four principle sections: knowledge of capital markets; understanding products and their risks; understanding trading, customer accounts and prohibited activities; and an overview of the regulatory framework. All areas addressed in the course are fundamental to careers in investment banking, wealth management, and securities sales and trading. Pre-requisite: FIN 362

This course provides an overview of the financial planning process, including the role and responsibilities of a financial planner and the analytical tools required for effective decision making. Topics include professional conduct and ethics, regulatory issues, economic concepts, time-value-of money, debt management, and education planning. Student may only receive credit for BUS 302 or FIN 367.

An examination of corporate restructuring, equity and debt offerings, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy, derivative securities such as options, futures and swaps, and other topics of current interest in the corporate finance area. The course will also examine case studies of prominent and news-worthy businesses and discuss corporate culture as it relates to financial performance. (Prerequisite: FIN 362)

A study of the theories and practices of non-profit financial management and decision making, including budgeting, reporting requirement, non-profit accounting and financial standards, laws, regulations, and tax provisions. Focus is on the role of financial management in maintaining financial health and legal status of a non-profit organization and preserving public access and ethical standards. (Prerequisites: FIN 362)

Exploration of contemporary topics in finance. The complex topics may vary each semester to reflect the dynamic nature of financial markets in a globalizing, regulatory and ethical environment. (Prerequisites: FIN 362)

Management level analysis and discussions of the techniques of accounting for business transactions and reporting will be studied. This course will have an emphasis on interpretation of financial statements for both planning and controlling functions of management for use in making sound business decisions.

This culminating course prepares students for the real challenges of working in the field of finance. An internship experience will provide an opportunity to combine actual field experience with classroom knowledge in an area of special interest. The course also provides the opportunity to re-examine learning objectives at the program level. (Instructor permission required)

This culminating course prepares students for the real challenges of working in the field of finance. An internship experience will provide an opportunity to combine actual field experience with classroom knowledge in an area of special interest. The course also provides the opportunity to re-examine learning objectives at the program level. (Instructor permission required)

Designed to provide an opportunity for a junior or senior to engage in independent study and research in a specific phase of the major field.