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The Study of Finance

  • According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers Summer 2010 Salary Survey the current average salary for a finance major is $50,356/year.
  • There are many organizations where entry level positions are available. These include: Financial Institutions such as banks, credit unions, savings and loan companies, and investment banks; Bank regulatory agencies such as the Federal Reserve and the FDIC; Non-profit organizations; Privately and publicly held businesses; Brokerage and investment companies; Real estate firms; Insurance firms; Federal, State and local government units and agencies.
  • The concentration will provide you with a good knowledge base from which you can pursue various certificates, such as Certified Financial Analyst or Certified Financial Planner. It is also a solid base for pursuing the various licenses required in the securities, real estate, and insurance industries.
  • You will have the opportunity to actively manage a portion of the University’s endowment fund through the Investment Practicum course.
  • Knowledge gained can be applied to your personal financial activities to help you reach your personal financial goals. As individual retirement plans become more prevalent in the future, understanding alternative investment opportunities will be important.
  • The concentration program will help you acquire important skills such as critical thinking, verbal and written communication, and teamwork relationships.

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Course Descriptions

1325. Personal Finance 3 hours

This course offers an introduction to the planning and management of the financial status of an individual. Topics will include person budgeting, car and home financing analysis, retirement planning, and a survey of investment opportunities.

3313. Corporate Finance 3 hours

Prerequisite: ACC 2304 (with a grade of C or better) and completion of BUA 2310 (with a grade of C or better) or concurrent enrollment in BUA 2310. In the case of concurrent enrollment, any student not continuously enrolled in both courses is subject to withdrawal from FIN 3313, and, a student that does not achieve a grade of C or high in the co-requisite course much repeat the co-requisite course.
An introduction to the financial management of the business enterprise with emphasis on valuation concepts and the acquisition and allocation of funds.

3325. Investments 3 hours

Prerequisite: FIN 3313 (with a grade of C or better) or concurrent enrollment in FIN 3313. In the case of concurrent enrollment, any student not continuously enrolled in both courses is subject to withdrawal from FIN 3325, and, a student that does not achieve a grade of C or high in the co-requisite course much repeat the co-requisite course.
A survey of the field of investments. Special emphasis is placed on the analysis of fixed-income securities and common equities. Also included are option-pricing models and the uses of options and futures to modify risk.

3330. Financial Statement Analysis 3 hours

Prerequisite: FIN 3313 (with a grade of C or better)
An intensive course in corporate financial statement analysis. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of corporate liquidity, funds flow, capital structure, solvency, ROI, asset utilization, and operating performance.

4305. Money and Banking (ECO 4305) 3 hours

Prerequisites: ECO 2305 AND 2306 (each with a grade of C or better) or concurrent enrollment in either ECO 2305 or ECO 2306. In the case of concurrent enrollment, any student not continuously enrolled in both courses is subject to withdrawal from FIN 4305, and, a student that does not achieve a grade of C or higher in the co-requisite course must repeat the co-requisite course.
A survey of money, commercial banking, financial institutions, the Federal Reserve System, and the formulation and execution of monetary theory and policy.

4326. Practicum in Investments 3 hours

Prerequisites: FIN 3325 (with a grade of C or better) or concurrent enrollment in FIN 3325. In the case of concurrent enrollment, any student not continuously enrolled in both courses is subject to withdrawal from FIN 4326, and, a student that does not achieve a grade of C or higher in the co-requisite course must repeat the co-requisite course.
This course will offer the students the opportunity to actively participate in the analysis and selection of securities for inclusion in various portfolios which are part of the University’s endowment.

4335. International Finance (4332) 3 hours

Prerequisite: ECO 2305 and 2305 (each with a grade of C or better) and FIN 3313 (with a grade of C or better)
An introduction to the financial implications of international business and trade. A study of the balance of payments, foreign exchange markets, international financial assets, capital flows, and international monetary systems.

4342. Managerial Finance 3 hours

Prerequisite: FIN 3313 (with a grade of C or better)
Emphasis on financial decision-making within the firm using case studies as the primary activity. Topics include financial goals and strategy, financial analysis and forecasting, capital budgeting, capital structure decisions, dividend policy, and firm valuation.

4393. Internship I 3 hours

Prerequisite: Completion of 45 hours or dean’s approval; 2.0 GPA
Graded academic experiences that provide students with an opportunity to put classroom learning into practice. Internships provide supervised work experience directly related to one’s major field of study.

4394. Internship II 3 hours

Prerequisite: Completion of 45 hours or dean’s approval; 2.0 GPA
Graded academic experiences that provide students with an opportunity to put classroom learning into practice. Internships provide supervised work experience directly related to one’s major field of study.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Phone: 817-531-4840
Fax: 817-531-6585
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