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  • 3.00 Credits

    Deals with quantitative techniques used by financial managers and investors in global financial markets. Topics covered include exchange rate determination, management of foreign exchange exposure, international portfolio investment, and current topics in international finance. Prerequisite: FIN 3250.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduces students to key methods used to evaluate investments in energy projects from the perspective of the developer as well as the lender and other stakeholders. Topics include project finance modeling, techno-economic considerations, business structures, regulatory and legal issues, risk analysis, and deal terms.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Deals with financial decision-making in financial institutions, particularly emphasizing commercial banks. Topics covered include managing financial assets, deposit acquisition and capital management. Prerequisites: FIN 3250 and advanced business standing.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Portfolio and capital market theory and the analysis of risk are introduced. Integrates theory into practical aspects of financial markets and management of financial institutions. Prerequisites: FIN 3250, STAT 2010, COSC 1200 and advanced business student. (Credit will not be allowed for more than one of: ECON 2100 or FIN 4520.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides an overview of the fixed income securities markets, pricing and risk management. In so doing, the course follows the CFA institute learning objectives of the CFA exam. We first introduce the major forms of fixed income securities. We then delve into valuation of these securities using a myriad of pricing techniques. We then embark on credit risk analysis, followed by fixed income portfolio management. Ultimately, the course aims at preparing students for most challenging and yet active fixed income markets: corporate bonds and mortgage securities. Dual listed with FIN 5530. Prerequisites: FIN 3310.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is intended to be taken either with or after FIN 4510, Bank Management, and will cover similar topics but in greater depth and breadth. Integrated application of these topics will take place in a selection of case studies, some of which will be analyzed in teams. Prerequisites: FIN 4510 or concurrent enrollment in FIN 4510.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Expand business knowledge by focusing attention on accounting and finance concerns that are vital to new ventures. Focuses on issues that must be addressed to assist these businesses in meeting their objectives of growth, preparation for a public offering, and exit strategies. Cross listed with BADM 4560. Prerequisites: ACCT 1010, FIN 3250, MGT 3210.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course familiarizes students with the CFA Institute Standards on Professional Conduct and reinforces ethical behavior in the global investment management industry. Perspectives acquired in this course will be useful for students in their chosen finance professions as the content of the course provides a framework for ethical conduct in the investment profession by focusing on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. Dual listed with FIN 5600. Prerequisites: Completion of C2, FIN 3310, and FIN 3520 (or equivalent) with grades of C or better or graduate standing.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Discusses the physical, legal and economic fundamentals of real estate using an integration of real estate markets, mortgage financing, appraisal principles, and investment analysis. Topics include basic property and contract law, leases, financing, taxation, and the fields of property management, finance, appraisal, brokerage, and investments. Prerequisite: advanced business student.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Analyzes the risk management and insurance problem in the business enterprise with emphasis on methodology for risk analysis; techniques for risk and loss control; and models for risk management decision-making. Prerequisites: FIN 3250, COSC 1200 and advanced business student.