| FIN 6625, 6626, 6627 |
Specialized study in the Area of
Finance (1-3) |
| Study of problem or problems using re
search techniques. Selection of the problem
must be approved by the student’s adviser,
the instructor under whom the study is to be
made, and the appropriate dean or branch
director. The study must contribute to the
student’s program. Preparation of a
scholarly paper is required and may involve
an oral defense. Total credit for any combi
nation of enrollments in these courses may not exceed six semester hours. A
specialized study may be substituted for a
required course only once in a student’s
program. See semester hour limits listed
under Course Restrictions in the General
Regulations section. |
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| FIN 6632 |
Investments (3) |
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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 |
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| FIN 6633 |
International Finance (3) |
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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 |
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| FIN 6634 |
Derivative Securities (3) |
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A study of options and futures markets, with
emphasis on the nature of speculative transactions,
pricing, and method of trading. Prerequisite:
MBA 6631 |
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| FIN 6651 |
Financial Institutions (3) |
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A comprehensive graduate study of financial
markets and institutions. Prerequisite:
MBA 6631 |
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| FIN 6652 |
Problems in Financial Management (3) |
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Case discussions used to examine a broad
range corporate finance issues and decisions.
Topics include forecasting financial
statements, capital budgeting, risk and
return, estimation of capital costs, working
capital analysis and business valuation.
Prerequisite: MBA 6631 |
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| FIN 6653 |
Finance Research (3) |
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A comprehensive graduate study of practical
research in Finance. Prerequisite: MBA
6631 |
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| FIN 6656 |
Analysis of Financial Data (3) |
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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 |
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| FIN 6657 |
Corporate Risk Management (3) |
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This course is a study of the analysis and
treatment of the pure risks faced by corpora
tions. The course includes development of
the risk management process, analysis and
uses of various techniques for managing
identified exposures. Prerequisite: MBA
6631 |
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| FIN 6658 |
Special Topics in Finance (3) |
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A study in unique topics in Finance.
Prerequisite: MBA 6631 |
