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Finance 199: Undergraduate Open Seminar

Approved for both letter and S/U grading. Course may be repeated for credit.

Notes: Approved for both letter and S/U grading. Course may be repeated for credit.

Credit Hours: 0 to 5 hours.

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10109199By Arrangement

Finance 221: Corporate Finance

Introductory study of corporate financial management, in particular how the financial manager's choices add value to shareholder wealth through investment financing and operating decisions. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in ACCY 202 and ECON 203; CS 105 or demonstration of electronic spreadsheet competency.

Notes: Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in ACCY 202 and ECON 203; CS 105 or demonstration of electronic spreadsheet competency.

Credit Hours: 3 hours.

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37374221AD1F09:00-09:503007 Business Instructional FacilityRocha, M
37380221AD3F10:00-10:5036 Wohlers HallEtebari, R
37383221AD4F10:00-10:50331 ArmoryNyekel, V
37386221AD5F11:00-11:50130 Wohlers HallEtebari, R
37389221AD6F11:00-11:50431 ArmoryNyekel, V
37411221AD7F12:00-12:502001 Business Instructional FacilityEtebari, R
37413221AD8F12:00-12:502005 Business Instructional FacilityNyekel, V
37393221AD9F01:00-01:502005 Business Instructional FacilityDurguner, S
37391221ADAF01:00-01:502001 Business Instructional FacilityZhang, Y
39668221ADBF02:00-02:502005 Business Instructional FacilityDurguner, S
37398221ADCR09:00-09:50429 ArmoryRocha, M
37394221ADDR09:00-09:50134 ArmoryDurguner, S
37399221ADER10:00-10:50166 Education HallRocha, M
37401221ADFR10:00-10:503009 Business Instructional FacilityDurguner, S
37403221ADGR11:00-11:50431 ArmoryNguyen, Q
37404221ADHR11:00-11:503063 Business Instructional FacilityDurguner, S
37405221ADIR12:00-12:503003 Business Instructional FacilityZhang, Y
37406221ADJR12:00-12:503057 Business Instructional FacilityNguyen, Q
37407221ADKR01:00-01:50130 Wohlers HallNguyen, Q
37408221ADLR01:00-01:503009 Business Instructional FacilityZhang, Y
50743221ADMF10:00-10:50166 Wohlers HallDurguner, S
50744221ADNF11:00-11:50430 ArmoryMicheels, E
50745221ADOF12:00-12:502007 Business Instructional FacilityMicheels, E
37367221AL1W11:00-11:50114 David Kinley HallDyer, M
37371221AL2W12:00-12:50114 1SMITHDyer, M

Finance 230: Introduction to Insurance

Introductory course on the role of insurance in society; covers insurance terminology, common personal insurance policies (auto, health, life and homeowners) and current issues.

Notes: Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in ACCY 202 and ECON 203; CS 105 or demonstration of electronic spreadsheet competency.

Credit Hours: 3 hours.

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30211230CMWF10:00-10:50141 Wohlers HallDavis, D

Finance 232: Personal Wealth Management

Studies personal wealth management techniques with an emphasis on life insurance products; covers life insurance policies, annuities, trusts, buy- sell arrangements, investing in stocks, bonds and mutual funds, banking and borrowing, purchasing residential and commercial real estate, income and estate taxation and management of personal financial portfolio.

Notes: Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in ACCY 202 and ECON 203; CS 105 or demonstration of electronic spreadsheet competency.

Credit Hours: 3 hours.

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40315232LTR09:30-10:501001 Business Instructional FacilitySinow, D

Finance 241: Fundamentals of Real Estate

A survey of real estate finance, appraisal, investment, law, brokerage, management, development and economics. Special attention is given to the analysis of aggregate real estate and mortgage markets, to the individual transactions within these markets, and to the legal and institutional factors which affect these markets. Prerequisite: ECON 102.

Notes: Prerequisite: ECON 102.

Credit Hours: 3 hours.

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47724241DMW11:00-12:202011 Business Instructional FacilityDavis, J
47656241LTR08:00-09:202057 Business Instructional FacilityPerkins, S
47657241PTR11:00-12:203009 Business Instructional FacilitySinow, D

Finance 300: Financial Markets

Theory and applications associated with the functioning of financial markets to include the conceptual foundations of portfolio theory, risk management, and asset valuation. The stock, money, bond, mortgage, and futures and options markets are examined. Prerequisite: FIN 221; CS 105 or demonstration of electronic spreadsheet competency.

Notes: Prerequisite: FIN 221; CS 105 or demonstration of electronic spreadsheet competency.

Credit Hours: 3 hours.

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37414300AMW08:00-09:20240 Wohlers HallFinnerty, J
37416300CMW09:30-10:50240 Wohlers HallFinnerty, J
37427300C1MW09:30-10:50241 Wohlers HallMarcinkowski, M
37422300EMW12:30-01:5036 Wohlers HallMarcinkowski, M
45318300FMW02:00-03:2036 Wohlers HallMarcinkowski, M
40316300LTR08:00-09:2036 Wohlers HallOltheten, E
37423300NTR09:30-10:502011 Business Instructional FacilityWaspi, K
47723300N1TR09:30-10:501025 Business Instructional FacilityJackson, J
37426300RTR12:30-01:502057 Business Instructional FacilityJackson, J
39673300STR02:00-03:202011 Business Instructional FacilityJackson, J

Finance 311: Investments

Current theories of portfolio management are covered in considerable detail to provide a conceptual framework for the evaluation of investment strategies. Applications and implementation are covered in depth, including performance evaluation and international diversification. 3 undergraduate hours. Prerequisite: FIN 300.

Notes: 3 undergraduate hours. Prerequisite: FIN 300.

Credit Hours: 3 hours.

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32417311CMW09:30-10:50ARR David Kinley HallQamar, J
43318311DMW11:00-12:20ARR David Kinley HallQamar, J
45323311EMW12:30-01:50243 Wohlers HallDeuskar, P
45536311FMW02:00-03:20243 Wohlers HallDeuskar, P

Finance 321: Advanced Corporate Finance

Theories of firms' investment and financing decisions are covered. Topics include dividend policy, capital budgeting, capital structure, bankruptcy, long- term debt and leasing decisions. Prerequisite: FIN 300.

Notes: Prerequisite: FIN 300.

Credit Hours: 3 hours.

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41662321C1MW09:30-10:50243 Wohlers HallPeters, S
43311321D1MW11:00-12:20243 Wohlers HallPeters, S
32399321EMW12:30-01:503009 Business Instructional FacilityDavis, D
41256321PTR11:00-12:2036 Wohlers HallPark, K
32403321RTR12:30-01:5036 Wohlers HallPark, K

Finance 412: Options and Futures Markets

Introduction of options and futures markets for financial assets; examination of institutional aspects of the markets; theories of pricing; discussion of simple as well as complicated trading strategies (arbitrage, hedging and spread); applications for asset and risk management. Prerequisite: FIN 300 or consent of instructor.

Notes: Prerequisite: FIN 300 or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3 hours.

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43312412DMW11:00-12:203063 Business Instructional FacilityFrance, V

Finance 419: Real Client Managed Portfolios

Applies academic topics on financial markets, security analysis/valuation and portfolio management to hands-on investment management. Students will form and review objectives, constraints, and investment policy as it relates to the client's money under management. They will purchase securities, monitor performance of the portfolio, and make recommendations for any adjustments to the holdings. They will be fully educated and responsible to the fiduciary and ethical standards of professional money management as guided by the CFA Institute. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisite: FIN 311 or consent of instructor.

Notes: May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisite: FIN 311 or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3 hours.

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32429419PTR11:00-12:202011 Business Instructional FacilityWaspi, K
32432419P1TR11:00-12:202011 Business Instructional FacilityWaspi, K

Finance 422: Cases in Corporate Finance

Course totally devoted to the study of financial management cases, provides students a hands-on learning experience. The case work helps students to develop their analytical and interpretative skills in solving unstructured real world problems. The theoretical concepts and tools learned in the introductory finance courses provide the foundation for the case studies. Topics discussed include financial forecasting and working capital management; capital budgeting and cost of capital; and capital structure, dividend policy, corporate financing, financial restructuring, financial distress, mergers, acquisitions and firm valuation. Prerequisite: FIN 300 and FIN 321.

Notes: Prerequisite: FIN 300 and FIN 321.

Credit Hours: 3 hours.

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45315422E1MW02:00-03:202057 Business Instructional FacilityPinteris, G

Finance 423: Financing Emerging Businesses

The study of the business environment, alternative methods of organization and financing, use of financial statements as a management tool, valuation methods and approaches to ethical dilemmas from the perspective of an owner-manager. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: FIN 300 or consent of instructor.

Notes: 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: FIN 300 or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3 or 4 hours.

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44166423E3MW12:30-01:502011 Business Instructional FacilityBeard, D
45378423E4MW12:30-01:502011 Business Instructional FacilityBeard, D
32408423S3TR02:00-03:20243 Wohlers HallKrueger, G
41186423S4TR02:00-03:20243 Wohlers HallKrueger, G

Finance 434: Employee Benefit Plans

Studies the purpose, structure, and financial aspects of employee benefit plans, including pensions, health insurance, life insurance, and disability plans. Same as LER 434. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: FIN 300 or consent of instructor.

Notes: Same as LER 434. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: FIN 300 or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3 or 4 hours.

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54440434A3MW08:00-09:202001 Business Instructional FacilityBrown, J
54441434A4MW08:00-09:202001 Business Instructional FacilityBrown, J
54443434C3MW09:30-10:502001 Business Instructional FacilityBrown, J
54444434C4MW09:30-10:502001 Business Instructional FacilityBrown, J

Finance 443: Legal Issues in Real Estate

Overview of legal concepts, issues, and principles involving real estate. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.

Notes: 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3 or 4 hours.

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39672443N3TR09:30-10:503063 Business Instructional FacilityMcDonald, W
52171443N4TR09:30-10:503063 Business Instructional FacilityMcDonald, W
30229443P3TR11:00-12:203007 Business Instructional FacilityMcDonald, W
41191443P4TR11:00-12:203007 Business Instructional FacilityMcDonald, W

Finance 444: Urban Real Estate Valuation

The terminology, theory and techniques of real estate valuation (appraisal); a modern view of the three approaches to estimating value - sales comparison, cost and income. Special requirements include local field trips to appraise at least one single-family property and one income property. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: FIN 221, or FIN 241, or consent of instructor.

Notes: 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: FIN 221, or FIN 241, or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3 or 4 hours.

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40318444N3TR09:30-10:50243 Wohlers HallCannaday, R
41190444N4TR09:30-10:50243 Wohlers HallCannaday, R

Finance 461: Financial Intermediation

Financial intermediaries survey of the structure, functions, regulation, and risk management activities of financial intermediaries; central banking and monetary policy effects on financial intermediaries. Prerequisite: FIN 300 or consent of instructor.

Notes: Prerequisite: FIN 300 or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3 hours.

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45327461LTR08:00-09:202007 Business Instructional FacilityLynge, M

Finance 490: Special Topics in Finance

May be repeated in the same term to a maximum of 6 hours. May be repeated in subsequent terms to a maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisite: FIN 300 or consent of instructor.

Notes: May be repeated in the same term to a maximum of 6 hours. May be repeated in subsequent terms to a maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisite: FIN 300 or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 1 to 3 hours.

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50735490ACDW04:00-05:503007 Business Instructional FacilitySinow, D
52304490EQPMW11:00-12:203007 Business Instructional FacilitySholem, D
49520490FMTR09:30-10:50ARR Business Instructional FacilityOltheten, E
52114490FM1TR11:00-12:20ARR Business Instructional FacilityOltheten, E
51913490RET05:00-06:20240 Wohlers HallCannaday, R

Finance 494: Senior Research

Research and reading course for students concentrating in finance, insurance, urban land economics, or related areas who meet one of the following requirements: (1) have a cumulative grade-point average of 3. 0 or better; (2) have attained Honors Day recognition in the junior year; or (3) have consent of instructor. May be taken by students in the college honors program in partial fulfillment of the honors requirements. No graduate credit. May be repeated as topics vary. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

Notes: No graduate credit. May be repeated as topics vary. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

Credit Hours: 2 to 4 hours.

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10111494TBy Arrangement240 Wohlers Hall

Finance 495: Senior Research

Research and reading course for students concentrating in finance, insurance, urban land economics, or related areas. May be taken by students in the college honors program in partial fulfillment of the honors requirements. No graduate credit. Prerequisite: Senior standing; and cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or better, Honors Day recognition in the junior year, or consent of instructor.

Notes: No graduate credit. Prerequisite: Senior standing; and cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or better, Honors Day recognition in the junior year, or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 2 to 4 hours.

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10115495TBy Arrangement240 Wohlers Hall

Finance 500: Introduction to Finance

Introduction to financial management and decision making. A customized course, designed to provide a survey of finance for graduate students who do not necessarily have previous training in the disciplines. Different sections of the course will cover different sets of topics. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of department.

Notes: Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of department.

Credit Hours: 1 or 4 hours.

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54925500PSMT06:00-09:303001 Business Instructional FacilityDavis, D

Finance 511: Investments

Introduction to investment analysis, including the theory and implementation of portfolio theory; empirical evidence on the performance of financial assets; evaluation of portfolio investment strategies; and the extension of diversification to international markets. Prerequisite: FIN 520; or MBA 505 - Section G (Finance II); or consent of instructor.

Notes: Prerequisite: FIN 520; or MBA 505 - Section G (Finance II); or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 2 or 4 hours.

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32456511AMW08:00-09:203007 Business Instructional FacilityChan, L
32458511CMW09:30-10:503007 Business Instructional FacilityChan, L
32461511MASMW12:30-01:50240 Wohlers HallChan, L

Finance 512: Financial Derivatives

Introduction to options, futures, swaps and other derivative securities; examination of institutional aspects of the markets; theories of pricing; discussion of simple as well as complicated trading strategies (arbitrage, hedging, and spread); applications for asset and risk management. Prerequisite: FIN 520; or MBA 505 - Section G (Finance II); or consent of instructor.

Notes: Prerequisite: FIN 520; or MBA 505 - Section G (Finance II); or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 4 hours.

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41693512MASMW09:30-10:503063 Business Instructional FacilityFrance, V
40319512PTR11:00-12:20243 Wohlers HallTavukcu, B
32466512RTR12:30-01:50243 Wohlers HallTavukcu, B

Finance 520: Financial Management

Introduction to financial management and decision making. Topics include risk-return relationships for financial securities; financial statement analysis and forecasting; working capital management; capital budgeting and the resource allocation process; capital structure and the cost of capital; dividend policy. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Executive MBA, MSBA, or MS program.

Notes: Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Executive MBA, MSBA, or MS program.

Credit Hours: 4 hours.

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32443520EMBTRBy Arrangement243 Wohlers HallLins, D

Finance 521: Advanced Corporate Finance

Addresses both the theoretical and applied aspects of firms' financing decisions; topics include capital structure and cost of capital theories; mergers, acquisitions and leveraged buyouts; options, warrants, and convertibles; venture capital and initial public offerings; and pensions. Prerequisite: FIN 520, plus either ECON 506 or BADM 572 or concurrent registration in either course; or MBA 505 - Section G (Finance II); or consent of instructor.

Notes: Prerequisite: FIN 520, plus either ECON 506 or BADM 572 or concurrent registration in either course; or MBA 505 - Section G (Finance II); or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 4 hours.

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32451521LTR08:00-09:203007 Business Instructional FacilityWeisbenner, S
40320521MASMW02:00-03:20241 Wohlers HallPeters, S
32455521NTR09:30-10:503007 Business Instructional FacilityWeisbenner, S

Finance 541: Real Estate Economics

Discusses the theory and practice of real estate and urban land economics; emphasizes real estate market analysis, finance, appraisal, and investment. Prerequisite: FIN 520, plus ECON 302, ECON 500, or equivalent; or MBA 505 - Section G ( Finance II); or consent of instructor.

Notes: Prerequisite: FIN 520, plus ECON 302, ECON 500, or equivalent; or MBA 505 - Section G ( Finance II); or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 4 hours.

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29855541RTR12:30-01:50241 Wohlers HallCannaday, R

Finance 561: Financial Intermediation

Studies financial intermediation emphasizing analysis of problems faced by commercial bank managers. The three main areas covered are: the role of financial intermediation and its relation to the macro-economy, information technology, and government regulation; examination of the problems of pricing and evaluating the risk of bank financial services such as loans, loan commitments, and swaps; and consideration of bank portfolio risk management. Prerequisite: FIN 520; or MBA 505 - Section G (Finance II); or consent of instructor.

Notes: Prerequisite: FIN 520; or MBA 505 - Section G (Finance II); or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours: 4 hours.

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45887561PTR11:00-12:20241 Wohlers HallLynge, M

Finance 580: Special Topics in Finance

Approved for both letter and S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 18 hours in a semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 32 hours in subsequent semesters. Prerequisite: Varies by section.

Notes: Approved for both letter and S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 18 hours in a semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 32 hours in subsequent semesters. Prerequisite: Varies by section.

Credit Hours: 0 to 4 hours.

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50882580DEVTRBy Arrangement241 Wohlers HallPinteris, G
48170580EA1MW09:30-10:5036 Wohlers HallDeuskar, P
48174580EA2MW09:30-10:5036 Wohlers HallDeuskar, P
48169580ENVMW02:00-03:202001 Business Instructional FacilityFullerton, D
48175580FE1MW12:30-01:503007 Business Instructional FacilityMiller, N
48176580FE2MW02:00-03:203007 Business Instructional FacilityMiller, N
48171580IF1TR11:00-12:20138 Wohlers HallYontz, R
48172580IF2TR02:00-03:203003 Business Instructional FacilityYontz, R
52597580PHDF11:30-12:502041 Business Instructional FacilityAlmeida, H
52457580TAXMW11:00-12:202001 Business Instructional FacilityFullerton, D
50376580TBMMW11:00-12:20240 Wohlers HallPinteris, G

Finance 590: Individual Study and Research

Directed reading and research. Approved for both letter and S/U grading.

Notes: Approved for both letter and S/U grading.

Credit Hours: 0 to 4 hours.

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10127590MWBy Arrangement240 Wohlers Hall
41883590EMBMWBy Arrangement240 Wohlers Hall
40325590SEMTR02:00-03:203007 Business Instructional Facility
32473590XTRBy Arrangement3007 Business Instructional Facility

Finance 594: Seminar in Corporate Finance

Theories, paradigms, and models of nonfinancial corporations; investigates the theoretical foundations and empirical evidence regarding corporate resource allocation, capital structure decisions, and dividend policies; covers in detail contingent claim analysis, signaling theory, and agency theory. Prerequisite: FIN 591 and ECON 507.

Notes: Prerequisite: FIN 591 and ECON 507.

Credit Hours: 4 hours.

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39676594BF01:00-03:503001 Business Instructional FacilityCampello, M; Hackbarth, D

Finance 599: Thesis Research

Required for those writing master's and doctoral theses in finance. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 hours.

Notes: Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 hours.

Credit Hours: 0 to 16 hours.

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10129599FBy Arrangement3001 Business Instructional Facility

 

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