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FIN 6632 Investments (3)
  An introductory investments course which identifies and analyzes various forms of investments (such as corporate bonds, common stock, preferred stock) and government securities (such as bonds, notes and bills). The course also includes discussion of the securities market, brokerage functions, and stock exchanges. Particular emphasis is placed on the selection of securities based on the degree of risk and expected rate of return. Prerequisite: MBA 6631
   
FIN 6633 International Finance (3)
  An examination of the foreign exchange market, exchange rate determination, international financial institutions, and the management of the risks associated with international business. Prerequisite: MBA 6631
   
FIN 6634 Derivative Securities (3)
  A study of options and futures markets, with emphasis on the nature of speculative transactions, pricing, and method of trading. Prerequisite: MBA 6631
   
FIN 6651 Financial Institutions (3)
  A comprehensive graduate study of financial markets and institutions. Prerequisite: MBA 6631
   
FIN 6652 Problems in Financial Management (3)
  Case discussions used to examine a broad range corporate finance issues and decisions. Topics include forecasting financial state ments, capital budgeting, risk and return, estimation of capital costs, working capital analysis and business valuation. Prerequisite: MBA 6631
   
FIN 6653 Finance Research (3)
  A comprehensive graduate study of practical research in Finance. Prerequisite: MBA 6631
   
FIN 6656 Analysis of Financial Data (3)
  This course provides a study of the basic methods and techniques of data analysis in finance. It covers tolls such as regression and time series, including non-stationary models, multivariate concepts such as cointegration, and models of conditional volatility. Prerequisite: MBA 6631
   
FIN 6657 Corporate Risk Management (3)
  This course is a study of the analysis and treatment of the pure risks faced by corporations. The course includes development of the risk management process, analysis and uses of various techniques for managing identified exposures. Prerequisite: MBA 6631
   
FIN 6658 Special Topics in Finance (3)
  A study in unique topics in Finance. Prerequisite: MBA 6631