Finance Fin 307 The Financial System Prerequisites, Econ 200, 201. Financial intermediation and institutions, central banking, financial markets, and monetary economics. The impact of fiscal and monetary policy changes on interest rates. Provides a background for understanding the financial structure and capital markets for business majors. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits. Fin 317 Financial Management Prerequisites, Actg 211; Econ 200, 201; Mgsc 208. Principles governing the financial management and control of enterprises with emphasis on the role of the financial manager; the planning for and management of current assets; financial structure; analysis of financial statements; evaluation of short-term and long-term funding sources; cost of capital and capital budgeting; analysis of financial statements; evaluation of dividend policy; reorganization and liquidation analysis; international environment of financial decisions. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits. Fin 327 Intermediate Financial Management Prerequisite, Fin 317. Financial ratio analysis; breakeven analysis; cash, marketable securities, inventory and accounts receivable; management models; dividend policy; merger; capital budgeting; and international finance. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits. Fin 400 A Walk Down Wall Street Prerequisite, Fin 317. An examination of the practical operation of financial markets and the functions of the major players within the markets. The class will visit New York City for one week and tour the New York Stock Exchange, the NASDAQ marketsite, the New York Mercantile Exchange, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Interviews will be scheduled with a variety of firms including major investment banks, money managers, mutual fund companies and financial information providers. (Offered every Interterm.) 3 credits. Fin 410 International Financial Management Prerequisite, Fin 317. Application of principles of international financial management. Topics include foreign exchange markets, analysis of risks and problems unique to international operations, international sources and uses of funds, long-term assets and liability management, capital budgeting and corporate strategy. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits. Fin 421 Investments Prerequisite, Fin 317. Investment principles and practices, emphasis on problems of the small investor. The evaluation, selection, and management of securities; investment principles; trading methods and valuation; different types of investments and savings; sources of information available to assure wise investing; and interpretation of financial statements. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits. Fin 435 Financing Entrepreneurial Enterprises Prerequisites, Fin 317. This course provides an in-depth examination of financial issues of particular importance to entrepreneurs. Topics include estimating capital requirements and risk, identifying and evaluating sources of capital, and liquidity events. Issues associated with structuring partnership arrangements and other alliances will also be discussed. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits. Fin 496 Special Topics in Finance In-depth study of a specific area; content of course changes every semester. May be repeated once. 3 credits. Fin 499 Independent Study Prerequisite, approval of petition. For students who wish to pursue a special area of study not included in the curriculum. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits. Maximum 6 credits. Graduate Courses Fin 507 Managerial Finance Fin 617 Corporate Financial Policy Fin 621 Advanced Topics in Investments Emba 630 Managerial Finance Fin 631 Derivative Securities and Markets Emba 632 Advanced Corporate Finance Fin 637 Financial Markets and Institutions Fin 696 Special Topics in Finance