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FIN 1333
Financial Institutions and Markets
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4 QH |
Explores the financial environment faced by a firm as well as the financial
institutions serving the economy. Discusses the forces that determine the
changes in money and capital markets and explores the implications of changing
financial environment for the management of funds in a firm and/or financial
institution. Prereq. ACC1112 and middler standing.
Provides students the opportunity to gain knowledge of the advanced tools and
concepts used in the financial management of the firm. Topics include inventory
and credit policies, risk, capital budgeting, financial structure, cost of
capital, dividend policy, and valuation of a firm. Overall financial strategy
and timing of its implementation are also examined. Specialized topicsmergers
and acquisitions, financial failure, and financial policy for multinational
firmsmay be considered in the course. Prereq. FIN1439.
Presents a broad overview of the concepts, practices, and procedures of
investment management. Covers basic security types, security market operations,
security analysis (both fundamental and technical), and an introduction to
portfolio management. Prereq. FIN1439.
Familiarizes students with the concepts, tools, practices, and procedures in
financial management. Covers capital budgeting, valuation, and time value of
money; financial planning, analysis, and risk management. Uses problems, case
discussions, spreadsheet analysis, and other computer-based teaching tools to
enhance student understanding of financial concepts. Prereq. ACC1111, MSC1200,
and middler standing.
Analyzes financial statements of the firm, with emphasis on long-term planning
and financing, financial policy, and short-term planning. International
corporate finance and financial ethics are covered in both FIN1438 and FIN1439.
Strong emphasis is placed on the link of finance to other functional areas such
as strategy, marketing, operations, and accounting. Prereq. ACC1112, MSC1201,
and FIN1438.
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FIN 1503
Taxes and Financial Decisions
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4 QH |
Uses the case method to discuss a number of financial decisions that are
greatly influenced by tax considerations, the most important of which are
concerned with capital structure, dividend policy, acquisition terms,
investment policies, and liquidations. The federal income tax receives primary
consideration, but state and foreign taxes are also discussed. Prereq. FIN1439
and middler standing.
Explores the concepts of financial futures, options on financial futures, and
listed options markets as developed to help corporations and financial
institutions manage risk. Topics include mechanics of these markets, techniques
that can hedge risk exposure, tracing methods, and current developments in the
field. Prereq. FIN1346.
Analyzes the operation of the securities market. Provides students the
opportunity to examine in detail the operation and function of investment
bankers, broker-dealers, and securities exchanges. Studies the mechanics of
cash and margin accounts, trading options, and regulations affecting securities
markets. Prereq. FIN1439.
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FIN 1530
Working Capital Management
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4 QH |
Examines strategies and analytical approaches to managing current assets and
current liabilities. Explores corporate cash management under changing money
market conditions. Discusses the use of interest rate futures and working
capital management in a multinational context. Prereq. FIN1439.
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FIN 1531
Valuation and Value Creation
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4 QH |
Explores recent developments in financial management and financial analysis
through the use of modern finance theory, to make capital allocation decisions
that lead to long-run value maximization for the corporation. Focuses on
applications and financial model-building. Examines risk analysis by building
spreadsheet models for valuation and risk-analysis applications. Utilizes
valuation analysis models to merge financial, corporate, and business
strategies to measure and manage corporate value. Develops an understanding of
the mechanics of the valuation process, along with an understanding of the
drivers of value and development of strategies for value creation. Topics
covered are relevant to value consultants, corporate managers, and securities
analysts.
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FIN 1535
Issues in Corporate Governance
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4 QH |
Examines the nature of conflicts over control of the corporation. Applies
modern finance theory and practice to the issues raised and draws on seminal
works in the finance and economics literature that influence the current
debates in this area. Discusses legal and ethical considerations that are
especially important in corporate-control issues. Uses cases involving
well-known takeovers of the 1980s as well as current hostile takeover battles
to illustrate the theories discussed. Prereq. FIN1439.
Considers the ethical issues and problems that are involved in the financial
decision. Helps students understand ethical dilemmas in the world of finance
and their influence on business decisions and behavior. Involves preparation
and discussion of case studies and making class presentations; requires logic,
intellect, and develops ethical values. Prereq. FIN1438.
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FIN 1540
Management of Financial Institutions
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4 QH |
Studies the decision-making problems faced by financial institutions, such as
commercial banks, savings and investment institutions, and finance companies
when viewed as competitive, profit-seeking business entities. Covers such
topics as the nature and scope of the capital markets confronting institutions,
specialized problems regarding the sources and uses of funds of financial
institutions, the nature of competition, the regulation of financial
institutions, and strategic policy planning of financial institutions. Prereq.
FIN1333 or FIN1439.
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FIN 1543
Modern Portfolio Management
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4 QH |
Analyzes the process of constructing and managing an asset portfolio to meet
stated objectives. Exposes students to theoretical models of portfolio choice
and statistical analysis of appropriate data. Offers students an opportunity to
design a portfolio that combines theory with the practice of portfolio
management in an international context. Covers performance evaluation. Prereq.
FIN1346.
Covers the structure, regulation, and financial management of commercial banks
in a globally competitive environment. Topics include measuring bank
performance, managing interest rate risk, the analysis of foreign exchange
activities, managing liabilities and capital risk, determining the cost of
funds, managing cash assets and planning and controlling liquidity, bank
investment and noninterest income policies, the extension of credit and the
analysis of credit worthiness, and merger and acquisition valuation. These are
studied through lectures, readings, case analyses, and class discussions.
Focuses on the managerial functions of investment banking firms. Examines the
role of investment bankers in linking capital requirers (corporations,
governments, and institutions). Discusses market structure changes.
Surveys the field of real estate, including principles of real estate law,
transactions, brokerage, management, development, valuation, taxation, finance,
and investment. Analyzes real estate markets with linkages to legal property
rights, urban economics and finance. Familiarizes students with concepts and
practices in real estate markets to prepare for future studies in real estate.
Prereq. FIN1438.
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FIN 1550
Real Estate Finance and Investment
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4 QH |
Provides a framework of real estate finance and investment, on both theory and
practice. Examines all aspects of real estate financing including the primary
and secondary mortgage markets, real estate financial institutions, regulations
and mortgage-backed securities. Analyzes the return, risk and various
strategies in real estate investments with financial methods and techniques.
Uses case discussions, spreadsheet analysis, and investment projects to make
learning effective. Prereq. FIN1439 and FIN1549.
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FIN 1562
Employee Benefits Management
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4 QH |
Covers the design, implementation, and financing of corporate employee benefit
plans. Presents a comprehensive analysis of qualified and nonqualified benefit
and executive compensation plans. Emphasizes the proper management, design, and
financing of these plans to achieve corporate goals at minimum feasible cost.
Studies alternative methods of financing benefit and executive compensation
plans. Includes recent developments in Social Security, benefits, and tax
legislation. Prereq. FIN1439.
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FIN 1566
Risk Management and Insurance
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4 QH |
Emphasizes the functional area of corporate risk management. Covers such areas
as organizing and controlling the risk management function; identifying,
measuring, controlling, and financing risk; selecting the best method of risk
treatment; and implementing and monitoring risk management. Topics of exposure
analysis include property, liability (public, employer, products, officers and
directors, and professionals), income, and extraordinary expense losses. Covers
treatment methods such as self-insurance, off-shore captive, retention groups,
and commercial insurance. Includes recent developments such as tort reform
integration of risk management with modern financial theory, as well as
implications and analysis of recent tax reforms. Prereq. FIN1439.
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FIN 1580
Personal Financial Management
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4 QH |
Emphasizes the development of personal financial management expertise, based on
an integrated plan for personal choices. Focuses on an overall personal
economic plan and unites such diverse topics as inflation and investment
selection, insurance, short- and long-run hedges against the purchasing power
risk, and purchasing assets. Encourages decision-making through analyzing
alternative courses of action. Prereq. FIN1438.
Allows the student who has received approval to undertake independent study in
lieu of any course required in the various concentrations. Students present
proposals to an Independent Studies Committee for evaluation and approval.
Every proposal requires a detailed outline of the objectives and plan of study
and must be accompanied by a supporting statement from the supervising faculty
member under whose direction the study will take place. A copy of the final
report prepared by the student will be presented to the appropriate Independent
Studies Committee. Further information about the Independent Studies Program
can be obtained from concentration coordinators.
Same as FIN1591.
Same as FIN1591.
Same as FIN1591.
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FIN 1739
Principles of Finance 2 (Honors)
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4 QH |
Analyzes financial statements of a firm with emphasis on long-term planning and
financing, financial policy, and short-term planning. Covers both international
corporate finance and ethics in finance. Places strong emphasis on the link of
finance to other functional areas such as strategy, marketing, operations, and
accounting. Prereq. ACC1112, FIN1438, MSC1201.
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FIN 1759
International Financial Markets
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4 QH |
Introduces international financial markets, including balance of payments,
history of the international monetary system, exchange-rate determination,
foreign-exchange-exposure hedging strategies, and international capital
markets. Emphasizes how
international financial markets work and how corporations must adapt their
decision-making to the international environment. Prereq. FIN1439.
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FIN 1760
International Financial Management
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4 QH |
Examines how the financial strategies and policies of multinational
corporations differ from domestic corporations and how financial management is
utilized in an international setting to achieve corporate goals. Specific
topics include cost of capital, capital budgeting, capitalization policies, and
management techniques for dealing with exchange-rate exposure and
working-capital issues. Knowledge of exchange rates is assumed. Prereq.
FIN1759.
Provides a summary overview of entrepreneurial finance with a specific focus on
small businesses, corporate ventures, and intrapreneurship. Applies knowledge
of corporate finance in the context of starting, acquiring, managing, and
divesting a business or a business unit within a corporation. Covers such
topics as analyzing the financial needs of new ventures, sources of financing,
managing decline, valuation, and exit strategies. Provides students with the
opportunity to work with College of Engineering students in a special project
funded by the General Electric Foundation.
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FIN 1804
Issues in Corporate Control (Honors)
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4 QH |
Examines the nature of conflicts over control of the corporation, which often
erupt as proxy fights or hostile takeover attempts. Such conflicts cause
scholars, managers, shareholders, and legislators to reexamine fundamental
beliefs regarding the nature of the publicly held corporation. While applying
modern finance theory and practice to understand the issues raised, the course
also draws on seminal works in finance and economics literature that influence
current debates in this area. Addresses the legal and ethical considerations
especially important in corporate control issues. Uses cases involving
well-known takeovers of the 1980s as well as current hostile takeover battles
to illustrate the theories discussed. Prereq. Honors participation or
instructor's permission.
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FIN 1818
Turnaround Management (Honors)
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4 QH |
Examines strategies for identifying companies likely to fail and selecting and
implementing remedial actions. Covers such topics as business turnarounds,
troubled companies, workouts, bankruptcies, and liquidations, using case
studies and readings. Students will evaluate a turnaround plan. Prereq. Honors
participation or permission of instructor.
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FIN 1820
Fixed-Income Securities and Risk (Honors)
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4 QH |
Exposes students to theory, applications, and evidence concerning highly
sensitive interest rate products. Teaches recent developments in pension fund
management, asset/liability management, duration matching, `gap' management,
concurrent interest rate and exchange rate management, and other important
issues confronting domestic and international financial and corporate
management. Students can learn how to customize a risk-management program.
Prereq. FIN1346.
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