Readings, projects, lecture and/or discussion to illuminate current topics of special interest or concern in finance. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. May not be repeated under the same title. A particular topic may be offered at most three times under the FIN 490 number.
A study of financial management from the viewpoint of the corporate financial officer. Areas studied include capital budgeting, capital structure, financing decisions, working capital management, dividend policy, and mergers and acquisitions.
A study of financial management from the viewpoint of the corporate financial officer. Areas studied include capital budgeting, capital structure, financing decisions, working capital management, dividend policy, and mergers and acquisitions.
This course provides students with the skills necessary to apply modern financial theories to real world applications in both corporate finance and investments. Students will get hands-on experience implementing models from areas such as capital budgeting, financial planning, and asset valuation.
This course provides students with the skills necessary to apply modern financial theories to real world applications in both corporate finance and investments. Students will get hands-on experience implementing models from areas such as capital budgeting, financial planning, and asset valuation.
Analysis and valuation of securities and the effects on investment decisions.
A derivative security is a financial instrument whose value depends upon the value of another (i.e., underlying) asset. Examples of derivatives include forwards, futures, options, and swaps. The market for derivatives is enormous. As of December 2018, there was $544 trillion in notional principal of over-the-counter derivatives. This course introduces students to the theory of and practical application of derivative securities.
The course gives students a working knowledge of, and experience applying, the basic principles of value-oriented equity investing. Students manage a real-money equity portfolio, making all buy/sell decisions.
The course gives students a working knowledge of, and experience applying, the basic principles of value-oriented equity investing. Students manage a real-money equity portfolio, making all buy/sell decisions.
Students confer individually with the instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
