1301

Personal Finance (3-3-0)

This course addresses all financial decisions a person will make over his/her lifetime. Topics covered would include choice of personal insurance, investments, retirement planning, purchase of long-term assets, etc.

2301

Principles of Real Estate

An introduction to all phases of real estate: ownership, appraisal, law, financing, land use analysis, taxation, investments and property management. Operation of the real estate market, urban growth, city structures and land use planning are also studied. (REAL 1301)

3301

Small Business Finance (3-3-0)

Application of basic financial management principles to the small business with particular emphasis to access of funds, venture capital and efficient management of cash and working capital.

3302

Business Finance (3-3-0)

Application of financial management techniques to profit-oriented organizations: measuring of needs for business funds, acquiring business funds, investing business funds and elements of international finance.

3305

Money and Banking (3-3-0)

Role and impact of banking on a market-oriented economic system.

3306

Risk Management (3-3-0)

Theories of risk management, including diversification, retention, avoidance, prevention, self-insurance, transfer and insurance as related to current financial practices of business firms and individuals.

3307

Financial Institutions (3-3-0)

The relationship of financial institutions and their participation in financial markets. Interest rates and monetary and fiscal management are explored and monitored via current events.

3309

Quantitative Methods in Finance (3-3-0)

Advanced quantitative and statistical techniques used for analysis and research purposes in the area of finance and investments.

3311

Real Estate Valuation (3-0-0)

Introduction to the fundamental principles of real estate valuation. Identification of the elements of economics and urban land economics which underlie the theory of value for real estate. The course emphasizes and analyzes the steps in real property appraisal from elementary analysis to sophisticated income property analysis.

3312

Management of Real Property (3-0-0)

Management techniques applicable to income producing properties. Special emphasis on leases, lease negotiations, ownership, insurance, taxation of industrial and commercial properties.

3313

Real Estate Finance (3-0-0)

A study of real estate financing topics from both lender’s and equity investor’s viewpoints, with emphasis on analyzing residential and income properties. Various types of financing are considered and analyzed with respect to specific property types: residential, apartments, shopping centers, office buildings, industrial properties and special use properties. Includes computer applications.

3399

Directed Study in Finance

Selected topics in finance; intensive individual study under the guidance of a member of the finance faculty.

4301

Cases in Managerial Finance (3-3-0)

The case method approach is used to provide a learning experience through the simulation of decision-making in a managerial finance setting.

4303

International Finance (3-3-0)

This course addresses the area of finance in the international context. This course will help students understand international financial markets, international business finance and international investments.

4304

Management of Financial Institutions (3-3-0)

Institutional policies and their interrelationships; acquisition and management of funds, maximizing earnings consistent with an acceptable degree of risk.

4305

Investments (3-3-0)

Principles, types and forms of investments; supply and demand for funds; characteristics of securities; federal, state and municipal bonds; analysis of securities; and the movement of security prices.

4306

Employee Benefits and Retirement Planning (3-3-0)

Pension plan design, other employee benefits, social security benefits and financial planning for employee retirement.

4307

Derivative Securities (3-3-0)

An introduction to the rapidly expanding derivatives market. The course explores hedging techniques through the use of options, futures and swaps.

4309

Seminar in Finance (3-3-0)

An opportunity for the student to become aware of the latest changes affecting finance and to integrate the subject matter learned in prior academic years.

4310

Portfolio Management (3-3-0)

Investment practices of financial institutions: commercial banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, pension funds, life insurance companies and investment companies. Focus on portfolio practices to maximize yield, subject to liquidity and regulatory constraints.

4311

Income Property Valuation (3-3-0)

Advanced course in appraisal of income producing properties. Topics include analysis and decision-making, problem solving techniques and research designs for the appraisal of properties. Statistical applications will be stressed with computer applications.

4316

Real Estate Investments and Taxation (3-0-0)

Real estate investment decisions and the variables which affect real estate values. Mathematical techniques and application, utilizing computer financial models for real estate investment analysis.

4380

Field Experience

For more information and qualifications see Field Experience in the College of Business section of this catalog and/or the department chair for your declared major.

4390

Special Topics in Finance (3-3-0)

Topics of special or current interest in the area of finance taught by faculty or visiting lecturers who possess a special area of expertise.