Finance (FIN)

FIN 803 – Independent Study of Finance     1-3 credit hours

The focus of this course is an independent investigation into a topic in Finance selected by the student. Students work individually with an appropriate faculty mentor in selecting and developing a project or research study of particular interest and significance to them in the field of Finance. Permission of the MBA director is required for the independent study to count toward the MBA program course requirements.
Total Credits Allowed: 6.00
Prerequisite: FIN 809

FIN 809 – Financial Administration     3 credit hours

The in-depth study of financial management concepts with an emphasis on the practical application of financial theories.
Prerequisite: ACCT 858 and ACCT 801 or FIN 308 or equivalent

FIN 876 – Short-Term Financial Management     3 credit hours

The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the principles and techniques of working capital analysis and management. Topics include inventory, accounts receivable and cash systems management, credit and collection systems, and payables and short-term financing analysis and management.
Prerequisite: FIN 308 or ACCT 801 or equivalent

FIN 876P – Short-Term Financial Management     3 credit hours

The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the principles and techniques of working capital analysis and management. Topics include inventory, accounts receivable and cash systems management, credit and collection systems, and payables and short-term financing analysis and management.
Prerequisite: FIN 308 or ACCT 801 or equivalent

FIN 880 – Investments     3 credit hours

Theory and analysis of investment vehicles including stocks, bonds and money market investments. Analysis of portfolio construction.
Prerequisite: FIN 308 and ACCT 801 or equivalent

FIN 880P – Investments     3 credit hours

Theory and analysis of investment vehicles including stocks, bonds and money market investments. Analysis of portfolio construction.
Prerequisite: FIN 308 or ACCT 801 or equivalent

FIN 882 – Case Studies in Financial Management     3 credit hours

Financial analysis and decision-making using advanced case studies of business and some specialized organizations.
Prerequisite: FIN 408 and FIN 476 and FIN 880 or FIN 880P

FIN 882P – Case Studies-Financial Management     3 credit hours

Financial analysis and decision-making using advanced case studies of business and some specialized organizations.
Prerequisite: FIN 408 and FIN 476 and FIN 880 or 880P

FIN 899 – Finance Topics     3 credit hours

In-depth coverage of selected subjects, problems, and current topics in Finance which are not covered elsewhere in the MBA program. Course consists of class discussion and/or special projects. The purpose of the course is to offer an opportunity for students to study fresh Finance topics of particular timeliness in more depth than appropriate in other existing courses. Topics vary per offering.
Prerequisite: FIN 809